The Dating Game
Sunday 4th of November 2007 11:39:05 AMI totally loved watching The Dating Game on TV way back when. I thought it was so fun to watch people meeting new people, asking them questions, just the whole Dating thing.
However, in our day and age, its a little different. Here I sit, 40 something and I cant seem to decide if I want to get back into the Dating Game. So much time and effort need to go into Dating. Do I really want to do that? Right now in my life, I am actually happy. I like being a Mom, doing Scouts stuff, piano stuff, school stuff, not having to worry about finding a sitter, having enough money for gas, dinner and movies, getting dressed up, and the list goes on. I am worried tho, that I might be getting lazy in my old age. I like siting at home watching TV after a long days work. I like having my Cat sit on me keeping me warm, I like spending time w/my son, I like this boring life! I like hibernation. ugh.
So. I need to figure out what I want. That is so very hard for me since I am codependant. I can tell everyone else what to do w/their lives, but when it comes to my life, I am clueless. I dont know what to do. I am not in control (another aspect of codependency). And I dont like it.
XO
November 5th, 2007 at 1:43 pm
If you are happy then that is all that matters, don’t try to make it more than you want it to be.
November 6th, 2007 at 6:13 am
Maybe you shouldn’t think so much about the dating aspect as just trying to get a little bit of a life outside of your family. Kind of broadening your perspective. Check out meetup.com. Interesting way to meet people who are interested in the same things. A way to meet people but you don’t have the dating pressure.
No committment or much advance planning. If you think the meetup plan looks fun you go, if you don’t want to you don’t.
November 6th, 2007 at 8:38 am
I am happy and that is a good thing ! Its taken me a long while to get here. I always strive for more tho, but this time I will just let things happen and see where life leads me. Thanks !
November 7th, 2007 at 5:40 am
Dating can be a mixed bag, but it’s nice to have male companionship. Sometimes churches offer singles’ groups which can be a good source for meeting new friends, both female and male. Also PWP (Parents Without Partners) may have a group near you, which is another way to meet people in such activities as discussion groups, card games, dances and other reasonable activities. It might be interesting to check out some of your local offerings. However, if you feel satisfied with your life, don’t feel you have to meet someone else’s expectations of dating! Do you own thing! It’s your life!
November 7th, 2007 at 5:14 pm
I never thought of PWP ! Great idea. I will def check it out. I love getting suggestions, thanks so much and please keep it up !
November 8th, 2007 at 1:31 pm
Cool very good options in the comments! I am lazy now too, in my old(er) age… I like sitting at home. And playing with the dogs. If I were single not sure I’d want to make the effort of training up another partner.