Dating After Divorce: Venturing into The Dark Abyss

www.elitestv.com ^ | Dr. Hu Fleming

[justche]

ha ha ha ha ha

[maggief]

So, this is or isn't navel gazing? ;-D

http://members.dodo.net.au/~grindercom/Navel.jpg

[ValerieUSA]

If I recall correctly, navel-gazing was a term used to ridicule the hippie-types who dropped out of whatever they were supposed to be into to "find themselves."

[Smokin' Joe]

omphaloskepsis?

[Smokin' Joe]

Yep. I was a kid when I came up with that.

I'm a grandpa now, 12 times over, and not in the market.

[teenyelliott]

That picture brings forth a whole host of emotions, ranging from pride to sadness.

Feel free to post that photo as often as you like. Everyone in this country should see it.

Perhaps someone could show it to Kerry, so that he can see what a true war hero looks like. And wouldn't it be nice if that photo would make Kerry feel ashamed about his Purple Heart lies.

A girl can dream, can't she?

[Fierce Allegiance]

bookmarking

[SpringheelJack]

we’ve been spoiled and pampered, accustom to having someone take care of us, make sure that our socks matched, that we didn’t embarrass ourselves at that party. Sex was a given, no need to shower, shave, appear desirable, or even interested. And definitely no need to think about her feelings, wants, desires, or idiosyncrasies on a second by second basis.

Fast forward to the present. You’re separated or divorced.

Gee, I wonder why!

[ValerieUSA]

ping

[SpringheelJack]

They shoulda picked a less gross sounding term for this "looking within themselves".

It was meant to be humorous, kind of making fun of the person so wrapped within themselves.

[operation clinton cleanup]

that most sophisticated and evolved of all animals, the single American female.

Is this the part you wanted me to notice? I agree that you are very sophisticated and extremely evolved!

[ValerieUSA]

Thank you for noticing. :)

[apackof2]

Lookin' for another 1,000+ thread huh?

LOL

[King Prout]

I gave up on dating some years ago.
or it gave up on me.
not sure which it was, anymore.

[apackof2]

MOLON LABE isn't a term for those who give up

[MadIvan]

Lookin' for another 1,000+ thread huh?

Must we?

Regards, Ivan

[The Spirit Of Allegiance]

"I'd be nice if..."


So you weren't nice? ;^)

[MadIvan]

Ok, don’t laugh here, but true story. When I came out of divorce, I sat down and wrote down the attributes of the female I wanted to meet, date, and be with, in detail, right down to hair color and body shape. Stupid? Yes, but it did provide a focus, and something to plan for. Of course, as I began dating, I found that I really didn’t know myself that well, as most of what I thought I wanted, I found to be wrong/incompatible/silly/impossible, you take your pick.

Both God and Fate laugh at you when you try and come up with such designs. The types of women I've fallen hardest for have been the kinds which seemed the most unlikely matches.

One should keep one's eyes open, be patient, wait for what the tides of destiny bring in.

Regards, Ivan

[The Spirit Of Allegiance]

"What the he!! is navel gazing?"


Navel gazing is from yoga, sitting cross-legged doing nothing but chanting Oooommmmmm or the Liberal mantra of the day. Something like that.


Naval gazing is looking at a bay full of submarines, destroyers and battleships.


Don't confuse the two. ;^)

[Heyworth]

Keep in mind, too, that when the test was devised, a $20 was a lot more money than it is now. In those days it would buy a couple of cases of beer or a really good steak dinner for two.

Here in L.A., if you did that, you'd be the one failing the test, since a 20 wouldn't cover two cocktails plus tip at anyplace reasonably nice. You'd have shown yourself to be a cheapskate.