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Hi, my name is Cory and I live in Tucson, AZ. I think this is the first time I've actually called myself single, although technically my divorce won't be finalized for about a month and a half. I am a secretary for a private investigator, which sounds much more interesting than it really is, but that's okay. I have a 9 1/2 year old son who has some pretty major social and behavioral issues. I'm a bookworm and an exercise fiend. Kind of a strange combo, but true.
I am single because I'm not married anymore (hello, Captain Obvious!) - honestly, it's been so long since I've been single that I'm still trying to wrap my head around the idea. Having failed at marriage once, though, I can say that I plan to enjoy being single for a while.
I joined MFP over a year and a half ago because I was morbidly obese and didn't want to be that way anymore. I shed a crap-ton of weight and am now working on the emotional health side of things because, when you lose that much weight, you really don't stay the same person - physically or mentally.
As far as what I'm looking for? I'm not, really, but when I do, it will be someone responsible, funny, sarcastic, kind, and physically active. Those are about my only musts that I can think of now and I won't "settle" for anything less.0 -
P.S. I hate to wear shoes
Me too! So glad that winter is behind me so I can step out in my strappy sandals or barefoot.0 -
Yay more single peeps! Welcome :flowerforyou:Hi, my name is Cory and I live in Tucson, AZ. I think this is the first time I've actually called myself single, although technically my divorce won't be finalized for about a month and a half. I am a secretary for a private investigator, which sounds much more interesting than it really is, but that's okay. I have a 9 1/2 year old son who has some pretty major social and behavioral issues. I'm a bookworm and an exercise fiend. Kind of a strange combo, but true.
I am single because I'm not married anymore (hello, Captain Obvious!) - honestly, it's been so long since I've been single that I'm still trying to wrap my head around the idea. Having failed at marriage once, though, I can say that I plan to enjoy being single for a while.
I joined MFP over a year and a half ago because I was morbidly obese and didn't want to be that way anymore. I shed a crap-ton of weight and am now working on the emotional health side of things because, when you lose that much weight, you really don't stay the same person - physically or mentally.
As far as what I'm looking for? I'm not, really, but when I do, it will be someone responsible, funny, sarcastic, kind, and physically active. Those are about my only musts that I can think of now and I won't "settle" for anything less.
Cory 138 pounds lost is amazing :happy:
I know what you mean about trying to wrap your head around the idea of being single. My ex and I split 7 years ago and although I hadn't felt married for a long time, it was 21 years since I was last single and I simply didn't know myself as a single adult. It was a scary but fun and occasionally lonely time. Now I have the opposite problem, I'm far too comfortable being single...
By the way, your marriage may have failed but that doesn't mean you failed. Again, been there, felt that but in retrospect that feeling was me struggling to accept that I could not fix it, as I have always done everything else.0 -
My name is Christina... I'm 26, went to the art institute of fort Lauderdale.... Studied interior design, but ended up at Wells Fargo. I live in a small town called Ocala for a year now. I love the slow pace of life, but I love adventure.
I was married for 7 horrible years and I will admit that has left me with trust issues and a lack of belief in love. I am a hopeless romantic, but men always let me down.
I am at the point where I just wanna have fun with someone without out being complicated.0 -
Hey everyone - I'm Jen and I recently turned 30. That was a hard pill to swallow. I always thought I'd be married with some kiddos by now but it's not the case. I live in the suburbs right outside of Detroit and I work for a local hospital designing the IT training.
I don't really like the question "why are you single". I don't think I really have a good answer for that. I guess I'm pretty picky. I seem to attract guys that don't really have a lot of drive and I like to try new things and really live life.
I've decided my thirties have have to be my time to focus on myself and get in shape so when I am blessed with kids I can keep up with them.
I'm so glad there's a singles group on here. I'm looking forward to using MFP to FINALLY reach my goal weight and my goal of running a half marathon!0 -
Hi! My name is Nikki, I'm 32 and I live in Phoenix, AZ. I work in construction doing contract administration/negotiation. I just moved back to Arizona after spending 10+ years in LA and NYC...I'm still getting used to the lifestyle differences. Last summer I purchased my first home and have been working on remodeling and making it "mine". I've learned so much, it's been an amazing experience.
I can't say that I mind being single. I don't like being with someone just for the sake of being in a relationship.
I'm currently exploring opportunities to live outside the US for a while, I figure now is the time...might as well take advantage of not having serious commitments to tie me down.
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Hi! My name is Nikki, I'm 32 and I live in Phoenix, AZ. I work in construction doing contract administration/negotiation. I just moved back to Arizona after spending 10+ years in LA and NYC...I'm still getting used to the lifestyle differences. Last summer I purchased my first home and have been working on remodeling and making it "mine". I've learned so much, it's been an amazing experience.
I can't say that I mind being single. I don't like being with someone just for the sake of being in a relationship.
I'm currently exploring opportunities to live outside the US for a while, I figure now is the time...might as well take advantage of not having serious commitments to tie me down.
My sister is taking a year (maybe more) and voluntering around Europe for room and board. She started out in Scotland working in a bikeshop/hostel and then went to the south of France and with one other girl were care takers for a B&B during the off season while the owners were in Thiland and right now she is in Southern England being a nanny. If you have the funds maybe it would be something you could look into. She is able to do this on a travel visa since she is not getting paid to work.0 -
My name is Nicole or 1sxyogre, 39 soon to be 40 in a few months. Single never married, no kids unless you count my furry ones. Been too busy focusing on life and well where I work tends to deter people from dating me (very intimidating) especially if they are incredibly insecure. Recently bought my own home and settling in and making it my own, now just really getting back into the dating scene to add someone to my life. Joined MFP almost a year ago before I started my WLS journey.
And well I am picky about men - so yeah that would also explain why I am single as well.0 -
Natalie here! Live in San Francisco and I'm 35.
I had a 10 year relationship (never married), but broke up with the dude about 6 years ago. Been having fun being single ever since. Now I am looking to settle down again if the guy is right
I like men tall, funny, and easy-going. I am one laid-back chic so a stressed-out or tense kind of person would not get along with me unfortunately.
I like to spend time hanging out, watching movies, working out, walking around, chill stuff like that..
I'm fairly new here and loving MFP so far, and that this group is here for some fun too !!0 -
My name is Candy. Born and raised in Los Angeles county. I'm 35, never married and no children. I haven't even had long term relationships. Not sure why. I just think I never met someone who made me feel that "thing". I've been around the block, I dated here and there though I never made it a mission to snare someone. I figured love would happen when I wasn't looking but it didn't. I spent my 20's working in the entertainment industry, long hours, high stress, excruciating commute. There were nice perks but having time to date was not one of them. Tired and had to get home to my pets, maybe exercise and go to bed in an hour or two to do it all again. I dabbled online here and there (AIM, Craigslist), but didn't actively date and when I did go out with my best friends, we went to dive bars and just would decompress and enjoy our own company. I'm kind of a guys' girl and I am not good at playing the game. When I was 30ish started working in the porn industry (production office), and really not a lot of guys in that work environment (mostly women in the office,immigrants who spoke Spanish in the warehouse). So I had better hours but now not a lot of opportunity to go out as friends were starting to marry so my circle diminished to get me out and about in the world. Now I do massage. I feel in a good place and my career is more social in a way than sitting at a desk though still not a lot of men. I just don't see anyone I'm really sprung on. I wish I got excited and smitten like some people. I also think I wouldn't still be single if I didn't live in LA. Life is fast and traffic is a ***** and there are sooo many choices of fly by night hook ups that there isn't a lot of reason to be in a relationship for the majority. I don't know. It wasn't something I thought about much, with the why but as I get older I realize that I had to maximize opportunities to make it happen if I wanted it (love) so I did make more of an effort to actively start on online dating sites since that seemed to be the best option given that nobody was hunting me down at the market to get my number. I'm very independent and maybe I do have some underlying fears of emotional intimacy, but as I get older I just get stronger and better. It can be bad or good because I didn't wait this long to settle for good enough but I'm not fooling myself that a prince is gonna sweep me away.
Anyway, I'm not a lurker. I post here and there. Been moving so didn't have full internet access to blather on typing.0
