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Registered: 05-10-2007
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Thu, 05-10-2007 - 10:23pm

Hi, I'm new here, can I come out and play? This is the first group like this I've ever joined.

I'm newly separated after 12 1/2 years of marriage. Back when I met my husband I was just starting to admit to myself that I wasn't entirely heterosexual but got all caught up in someone loving me and the fun of that. Fast forward to the present and I'm suddenly 40yo fairly amicably separated from a guy who used to be my best friend but to whom I haven't been attracted for years. I'm sad at the turn of events, mainly because there's a hole where my friend used to be, but I'm also kind of weirded out because finally I'm on the verge of being free and that's scary too.

A friend, as a joke, made me log into match.com. She thinks I'm stuck in monogamous wife mode and that's why none of the guy matches interested me. Actually they all kind of skeeved me out!

I feel like a stupid teenager again. Dating was bad enough the first time around but now ... well I think it will be a long time before I'm ready for any of that, but would it be okay if I hang out here and get used to things? I'm definitely attracted to women and it was so wonderful to read some of the posts here and feel there were finally people around who I get and who might get me.

I always thought by the time I turned 40 I'd finally feel like a grownup. Nope. I totally feel about 12, complete with braces, glasses and acne. Actually not, but that's how it feels.

Moriah

Angela
 
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Registered: 11-16-2005
In reply to: freemoriah
Fri, 05-11-2007 - 11:10am

Welcome, Moriah! So great to have you here.


Of course you can come out and play! We have plenty of swings, slides, monkey bars, and see-saws to go around. Take your pick!


Seriously, you are not alone and we look forward to getting to know you better. As far as dating goes, you don't have to jump into anything that you're not ready for. Many of us start out by posting here, watching movies, reading books, and finding social opportunities in the community. Give yourself time to heal and definitely hang out with us! We'll show you the ropes!


Take care


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Registered: 04-23-2006
In reply to: freemoriah
Fri, 05-11-2007 - 1:40pm

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Registered: 03-25-2007
In reply to: freemoriah
Fri, 05-11-2007 - 7:12pm

Yo, Moriah, welcome. You can come out :) and play, jump in the pool for a swim, and meet the gang at the local establishment, figuratively speaking.
I get those stupid teenager feelings you are talking about. It is weird. I have a straight friend that told me my testosterone was spiking!!!! What????? Just cause I told her I liked women. What will straight people think of next to justify their inability to accept what just is? Not that I am an expert. This whole coming out thing can be a bear sometimes.
Hah! Anyway, be cool and chime in.

Hugs

Blue

BLUE DIA
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Registered: 09-29-2003
In reply to: freemoriah
Sat, 05-12-2007 - 4:31am
Welcome Moriah!~ Glad You found us here.. Jump in any where and get to know us..
*Smiles~


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Registered: 10-01-2003
In reply to: freemoriah
Sat, 05-12-2007 - 4:36am

Welcome to the playgroup, Moriah!!!


I'm going to be 43 this summer and I don't feel like a grownup.
But I don't want to either ;)~


*giving you a welcome hug as I secretly fill your pockets with m&m's*

 

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Registered: 11-29-2004
In reply to: freemoriah
Sat, 05-12-2007 - 6:00am
Congratulations finding your way here!

hugs


halo

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halo

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Registered: 03-25-2007
In reply to: freemoriah
Sat, 05-12-2007 - 8:16am

Nony!
I never got m&m's. :( Can I have a few now??

Blue

BLUE DIA
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Registered: 06-24-2003
In reply to: freemoriah
Sat, 05-12-2007 - 8:57am
Welcome to the board! Yes, come on out to play. We have alot of fun, but we are also here to help when needed.
You will see that we can be very supportive here.
Hugs,
Laurie
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Registered: 05-10-2007
In reply to: freemoriah
Sat, 05-12-2007 - 9:32am

"Welcome to the playgroup, Moriah!!!

I'm going to be 43 this summer and I don't feel like a grownup.
But I don't want to either ;)~

*giving you a welcome hug as I secretly fill your pockets with m&m's*"

Ooooooooooooh chocolate!! Now we're talking making a gal feel welcomed ;)

Moriah

Angela
 
"If all the girls who attended the Yale prom were laid end to end,
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Registered: 05-10-2007
In reply to: freemoriah
Sat, 05-12-2007 - 9:33am

"Welcome Moriah!~ Glad You found us here.. Jump in any where and get to know us..
*Smiles~"

Thanks Cat! BTW I love your scrolling sig line :)

Moriah

Angela
 
"If all the girls who attended the Yale prom were laid end to end,

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