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  1. Stay positive. Will say though my friend who was a success story on Plenty of Fish things went south. So she got back on there (48/divorced) and has had four separate dates since joining just a couple of weeks ago . This is a very normal looking person but I read her profile and it was short, fun and optimistic. She said they give you more screentime when you rejoin. So maybe end it and come back a bit later? And anyone you see who catches your eye (try to check that left hand first and if nothing) make eye contact and smile. That alone right there can change your life now matter how outside the comfort zone. Just got off the phone with her and one of those guys is proving to be sex driven which is a disappointment. And not not in the I was into you way but the wtf way. Again-- she's average divorced and could stand to lose a few pounds. It's puzzling.
  2. That's a great tweet for sure- and confirms my theory it's out of left field for Shep to give a damn about Craig. Thanks for sharing. I do actually believe Craig and Naomie's arguments. I may be naive and stupid for doing so but it doesn't ring like scripted docudrama to me. But what the hell was he talking about wanting to be rich, and travel- and give back? Slow down kid- your employment is a Bravo show with an expiration date. I want to be rich by selling a chicken casserole here and there for 10 grand; but alas I get my ass in the office and do insurance in the meantime. Southern Charm is must see TV for me though I'll give it that. It's one of the few shows I dutifully watch on my DVR (miss you so much Big Little Lies!). I think it's because it doesn't have a Screech- I kinda like everyone. I even like Whitney quite a bit. Sorry for the most outdated reference but I couldn't think of modern day example (Glanville, Kim Richards maybe)
  3. Yes he looked totally out of place. But was the highlight of the show. My problem with Naomie is she's kidding herself if she thought she fell in love with the next best lawyer. Like Maya Angelou said- believe them! So stop trying to halt the procrastination and either love him or drop him. Or fully accept what bothers her and stop bitching. That annoys me when people date and then have expectations they'll change. They won't! Shep and I are same age and no kids no marriage. For me sans the trust fund. And I love to drink, go out, live a very easy life. I can't figure out why he would care about Craig at all. It makes no sense so I have to go with editing. And it kind of makes me sad he'd do that. Unless he really thinks he's speaking words of wisdom to Landon and Craig. And then- fuck off Shep- the majority of us go to sleep knowing our shortcomings and have the "oh I need to do this or that"- we are just lucky enough to not have outsiders point them out. eta- I used the F word twice and felt Tarantino in the bad way
  4. I can watch anything really (excluding I can't watch any animal thing ever) but I had to look away during the flashbacks of what happened to Celeste. I saw where she seemed so fragile and he threw her and could not look at it again. I was so scared. As a friend who has a bestie going through this (and please let me believe her when she says it's over) to see the brutality and hostility made me so worry. We want to minimize things and be hopeful and smiley faces and that made me sick. I came here all series and marveled at your wisdom and learned Perry might be the bad guy. Truth be told that never would have occurred to me and I found it cheesy when reading and yet that happened. That disappointed me. Explain the randomness of Jane moving there...or something. I get books but really those odds are harder than a lottery unless you tell me rationale. End rant. I had an emotional reaction to the ending and thought it was wonderful. I loved Renata apologizing and Maddie and Jane accepting her apology. Sincerely. When the end was revealed and it was Celestes husband who was the victim and Bonnie the doer was I stood up and cheered in a way I haven't since they overtook Oz. I did cry and think yelled "best series I've watched in a while". I felt vindicated as a viewer.
  5. Are your friends aware that you're open to the idea? If not, let them know! Sometimes, even our closest comrades, have ideas about us that aren't the reality. I'd throw out a "share the wealth please!" next time you hear of a setup. That is ok they have gone into serious relationships and/or marriage. That's not a statement on you. That just means you weren't to be for whatever reason. I'm 37 never married/no kids. I've dated a lot and at 36 met a guy at a local bar that does amazing drink deals on game day. I didn't expect it- I was going there with a guy (friend) who needed a break and was having a tough time in life. He's physically the polar opposite had you pressed me to describe a type. But the attraction was there and I now know at 37 I never knew how good a relationship could be until I met him. I don't say that to be the smug asshole who is happy (and I've lived long enough to know this could all change on a dime). I say that as a first hand story of each day you wake up we have no idea what our future brings! Had I said, "ah man, it's Sunday and I'm comfortable in elastic pants and watching ID why should I go hang with my sad friend", my life would be different today. Say yes to all invitations no matter how small or great and see where it takes you. Smile at strangers who look intriguing. Life can surely be equally cruel and amazing but stepping forward and thinking "why the fuck not" has sometimes been the best card played.
  6. No shit- there's a video out there where they apologize for making us cry. Wow. Remember the quasi recent Amazon commercial where the parents got the dog a lion mask so the baby wasn't scared of the dog? I cried. Everyone in that commercial (including the pup and tyke) played that so well. If TIU peeps had done it they would have had the mother sobbing in relief, the baby using sign language of "I love you" to the dog and the Dad facing the camera saying "this was a hard transition but we did it (fights tears). We did it". And I would have hated the commercial. Meaning viewers absolutely can be moved by major and minor things. They lack the awareness of how to pull it off. They think long (and lame as hell) speeches of main cast with quick cuts to flashbacks or forwards is enough where we will dissolve into tears and be gutted and shattered. Give me a fucking break. I bring not only UO but good news, my friends. My two kool-aid drinking co workers both felt let down by the finale in a myriad of ways. Internally it gave me joy but also made me know that this show isn't teflon and even the "omg how many Kleenex" types have their limits. There is hope! I will now dramatically march through my town a la Les Mis style to capture my subtlety of joy.
  7. Ha- me too. When I read what it was I laughed at myself for not once getting the "fiancé" out of that. Bachelorette party and all- right over the ole noggin!
  8. I meant it bad for the exact reasons you named. And I'd add it's a non believable response. A "we are just trying to keep our heads above water, Doc" would be believable. But they have to keep the no-nonsense and sassy gig going. Because as viewers we are too stupid to draw a conclusion.
  9. I didn't even know this thread was here and just pretty much said what has been said here in the "omg I just bawled my eyes out and will never be the same" thread. Wondering if I should erase it I didn't know I had peeps! But! Fun Home! I took a trip to Manhattan and saw that this past summer. And yes! Tears! But the silent kind- the this is so well acted and written kind. Funny I thought of Kevin and the Circle in the Square theatre when he bailed in the oh so dramatic This is Us method.
  10. What about emmabeabadassyo? I kid! Yay for you giving it a go! I would imagine Texas to be a good pool of men on a site and I wish you luck. And I know this is an online forum but I would also encourage you to tell your friends you're ready to look. Sometimes just saying those words invoke "you know, I work with this guy Jack".... We are caught up in our lives enough we aren't natural matchmakers but putting that buzz out there often brings results!
  11. I know deep down I'm not stone cold but I don't have the emotional reactions to this show so many do. Sometimes when I read here I think of The Lost Boys quote "how could a billion Chinese people be wrong" and wonder what's wrong with me. i don't want to nitpick a show that clearly brings so many people joy (my friend should be a poster here- he texts things like "this show, this show!) but one thing- For me and me only. If I take the scene at the Memphis bar. William's relative was all you are dead to me. Cut to William leaving and we get the "are you too sick to play" or whatever he said. Again speaking for me only- that sums up This Is Us. They could have had him say what a setback that was for Will to bail but a realization that life Is not easy and he let him down but is all the same glad to see him. And then ask him to play. Or maintain the fuck off and don't ask him to play- one or the other. The writers like BIG They want the throwing of maps, the ducks, the deathbed words of wisdom, the over the top which for me leads to overkill. Being subtle is not the writers forte and I get that people like that. It's why romantic comedies are adored. I just feel- especially this episode- it was the equivalent of running down the tarmac yelling "But I always loved you". An hour of cliches. When Randall and Beth confirmed how cute/adorable they were to the doc-no words for that writing. I'm glad it's not reddit and I can't get down voted but I do think they can pull off good scenes (Kate unable to talk about her dads death) but actively watching I see a writers table of "Ok guys- how could we get the tears on this one" instead of "how would one really react in a given situation". And those real life responses can still cut to the core of emotion.
  12. I'm not an Ariana fan and mostly find her insufferable. But I found her hilarious in drag. Like the real kind laugh out loud, damn she's funny kind of way. No snark or eye rolling. It endeared me to her, too. At least from what we saw it seems she handled Sandoval's crab emotional outburst well. While he may have valid points it was pretty damn over the top. She wasn't offering tissue or mocking him- she just let him melt down.
  13. Aww- thanks for asking about her! Knox the dog has thrived here. No more barking as she's now oblivious to the walkers, runners, and bikers etc. it's been a great move for both of us and appreciate you wondering! Yay @JTMacc99! I love it when there are good texts and I hope you all get a chance to meet up this weekend! And probably am not alone in that details would be lovely if you do. I thought of you today. I'm good friends with a guy who's early 40s and divorced. His reasons aren't exactly like yours but time,. financials etc have kind of kept him from the dating pool. He has been a bit down lately (as we all get) and I told him he should explore dating again. I said if nothing else texting or a phone call with even a moderate potential can really help the blues. He agreed and said and he would and I can "hear" in your responses that excitement I hope he finds soon.
  14. Yep- he's a current! Gotcha JTMacc99. That makes sense. I have a very odd attraction to Princeton so please keep your eyes open for that one :) An odd enough obsessionwhen we went to NYC for my moms 70th birthday and I was asked what I wanted to do I said "I don't care as long as we go to Princeton" haha. Thankfully they obliged and it exceeded my expectations! To continue starting paragraphs with random sentences I've started listening to old Charlie Rose interviews while working. I've heard so many they run together but I think it was Anthony Hopkins who said (paraphrasing) - this is our one shot and I'm going to enjoy it, damn it. It resonated with me and I say that to encourage not letting the "what ifs" stop you from seeking companionship and looking around. If we all waited for the "perfect time" who knows when that would be! And damn right it should make you feel good when great prospects show interest-it deserves an audible hell yeah!
  15. Why does it matter that they're Ivy League? If it's that big can't you get some alma mater thing going? You mention it enough clearly that matters. I assume you are and there would be some great networking sites, no?
  16. Yeah and I regret how I worded it but yes. And I also removed it because I see it came off as hurtful though that was not my intent. It's hard in general. But I can speak from experience. I have a high ego too and the best thing I ever did was reign it in a bit and fell in love with the nicest, most kind, amazing guy who may use "your" wrong but damn he is amazing in limitless ways.
  17. Fair. I will play devil's advocate and say that means little when it comes to a
  18. Because it's hard. I don't know nor do you what transpired between what sounds wonderful pizza and game nights, At this point you definitely don't contact him and just have to resort to a lot of "wtf- it seemed so good but wasn't" And I'm sorry- and here .
  19. I don't think this sounds like a classic ghost. It sounds like he lost his cell phone. Assuming that isn't the case- here's what you do Do not send anything else. You've left vm and texts do you have a mutual friend that knows he's ok? If not- repeat above. Final- let it go you if you know he's ok and not responding . How do you do that? You say "damn that must have meant a lot more to me but really what a waste in caring and I know now"
  20. I wanted to chime in with a success story. A good friend of mine became single in her mid forties. She joined Match and eHarmony. Had some dates through Match and wound up meeting a man on eHarmony. We live in a Southern city of about 170K for reference. I talked to her a bit ago and things are going great! They've been dating several months now and get along wonderfully and progressively have become more serious. So words of encouragement bc we have someone in her now late forties, in the South (people get married young here y'all!) who has found love online!
  21. So has anything transpired since then? Sounds like a great time!
  22. Sorry guys. I'm learning here. I'm trying not to quote Delurker but think I am. (#beenheretoolingtobesodumb) @Explainitagain I know, sister. I'm the one encouraging it here and shouldn't. You've given nice evidence to the contrary but I still can't stop, but yet....
  23. Not ridiculous at all. Though I'm further intrigued now I know the dynamic. That extra time, texts etc would probably have me thinking like you do (especially if I liked him!) No relevance- -I envisioned Selma Blair and her music teacher in Cruel Intentions while reading how you know him. On topic- may I pry and and ask how he managed to say he's causally dating someone? I doubt it was "haha- that's pluperfect tense and I'm dating someone". I'm genuinely interested because by George I want to know more. In my mind you worked at same corporation- different departments and my dear, this does change things. Indeed he may be interested but yes- he's gotta keep it on the up and up due to circumstances.
  24. I agree! When I was younger there was this smoking hot guy I would see around town. Well- one night I saw some of his friends and they asked if I wanted to go to a party. Yes, please! I sauntered up to that guy I had visually stalked for a year and said "you don't know this- but you're going to date me". We dated for 2 years and it was wonderful. So yeah- by all means we can go after what we want. But in the friend scenario I just don't think the timing looks right. Shit to this day if I thought it was a good thing I'd strongly go for it. (I'm in a relationship but if I wasn't- disclaimer). Life is way too short not to!
  25. I don't know what my phone is doing but to the girl with the work friend. I had a guy tell me once that the sure fire way to friend zone is to talk about another girl. Which reading it seems he has. That's kind of no bueno. Guys aren't (typically) like we are passive aggressive and throw shit out there to play hard to get. They go for what they want. So I would value that friendship but openly and honestly pursue other avenues. Humor often isn't immediate because we as people want to look cool. And funny sometimes can be perceived as lame or read wrong. Meet these guys in person and ascertain if they have humor. Some of the funniest make my side hurts from laughing people it either took a few rounds of good beers or just good old conversation to say - holy shit, yes- you're hilarious and I need more.
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