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Hi, my name's Lori - the username is a play on the German phrase "alles klar" but I appreciate it's very subtle and I'm quite happy to be adressed as Alice! I'm a 40 year old female living in the Cotswolds in England and I'm single because the last guy I was involved with was someone who I'd previously counted as a close friend of many years' standing - he really did a number on me and it's taken me several years to repair the damage and to learn to trust my own judgement again. I'm happy to report I'm just about there, though - joining mfp is the last stage of the healing process, I want to shed the weight I've been using as a suit of armour and I'm starting to take far better care of myself.
But enough of the 'bleh' stuff - I run an independent electrical retailers', I'm a hedgewitch, a voracious reader and I love most music apart from a lot of mainstream stuff. I have 8 tattoos, 3 cats and an extensive collection of crystals. I'm loving the community feel on here (I'm hardly ever on facebook these days!) and I'm really looking forward to getting to know all you lovely people.
Hey fellow Brit!! :bigsmile: Just to let you know we're going to organise a meet in London, if you can get down this way, would love to see you.
Sorry about your ex, thats just not right when they knock the life out of you. Glad to hear you've picked up the pieces and are ready to move into the next chapter :flowerforyou:
Thank you! I do travel South from time-to-time (at the risk of sounding like a migrating bird!) so please keep me posted - would be fab to meet up with some fellow mfp peeps!0 -
Collin (not Cletus).... 39..... Single-father in Charlotte, NC. I have a 7yr old daughter. MFP'er because I wanted to make some changes to my body and got hooked on becoming fit.
Don't really know much else to say...
Hey Collin,
I work in Charlotte and live in Rock HIll.0 -
H my name is Katie. I'm a single mom of a 9 year old daughter. I am single because I was married before and left my ex because he was abusive to me and my daughter and I knew we deserved better than that . I love music and have been singing since the early age of 5 years old. I also teach the preteen sunday school class at present but my family is looking for a new church we need a place where we are fed spiritually and can learn what our calling in life is. at present I have no idea.
I can relate some to the lady who mentioned shes single because she pushes guys away that get close to her. although my circumstance is I lack confidence in myself that doesn't seem to flow very well. I am learning to be more confident made friends with the youth pastor at my current church we just became friends. He is a lot like me really shy but we have things in common like our weight loss journey he asked me to join with him on and our girls. he's a single dad of 2 girls. I am a single mom of 1 daughter.0 -
My name is Shelley and I am freshly 30 years old. I'm just gonna embrace that!
I am currently living in Iowa but moving back to my home state of Washington in 5 weeks. I am finishing up my LPN school here and will finish my RN back in Washington (I have been accepted into the last 3 quarters of the program there!).
I made the switch to nursing after working in broadcast TV news for 6 years. I just got bored....
I am a Washington State University grad...tried and true COUG! Some would say I bleed crimson and grey
I am pretty darn active because I like to do SO many things and and am very social. Summer is my fave time of year: boating, BBQs, wine tasting, bicycling, currently training for a sprint triathlon, sporting events (baseball, leading into college football and NFL), and I could go on. In the winter I snow ski.
I am a Christian and love the Lord! I go to church (non denominational, contemporary) regularly!
I love my friends and family. Almost any day I would rather be with them than be alone.
I consider myself to be very independent, but don't get me wrong, I kinda would like to find someone I can depend on now and then ;-)
Really, the only thing "missing," in my life is my soul mate. But, I am content being single for now, until I meet him!
Well there's my nutshell! Look forward to chatting with everyone!0 -
My name is Pamela, I have a 19 & 16 year old sons & a 12 year old daughter I work for the local school department and a day camp for girl scouts in the summer months. I'm from RI, aside from spending time with my kids i like to read, (horror & mystery) sew, and be at the beach. I've developed a love for walking recently, used to dread it before. not sure what else to say...any questions ask away
P.S. I hate to wear shoes
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Lorro aka Anji :drinker:Who are you?
Pretty much open to anything in the company of friends but my current faves are dancing, fun times with my girls, swimming, losing weight, eating (!), music, people (most of them, anyway).What do you like?
Got divorced after 21 years of marriage. No regretsWhy are you single?
OptmisticWhat do you look for in a partner?
Kind
Compassionate
Has integrity
Gets my sense of humour and makes me laugh - is fun to be with
Clever (not book clever, people clever)
Has lived with a woman (been in a long term relationship)
Open to new experinces
Someone I can lean on (emotionally)
Loyal
A hedonistic streak helps
Wow that's a long list!. :noway: No wonder I'm single :laugh:0 -
Hi, my name's Lori - the username is a play on the German phrase "alles klar" but I appreciate it's very subtle and I'm quite happy to be adressed as Alice! I'm a 40 year old female living in the Cotswolds in England and I'm single because the last guy I was involved with was someone who I'd previously counted as a close friend of many years' standing - he really did a number on me and it's taken me several years to repair the damage and to learn to trust my own judgement again. I'm happy to report I'm just about there, though - joining mfp is the last stage of the healing process, I want to shed the weight I've been using as a suit of armour and I'm starting to take far better care of myself.
But enough of the 'bleh' stuff - I run an independent electrical retailers', I'm a hedgewitch, a voracious reader and I love most music apart from a lot of mainstream stuff. I have 8 tattoos, 3 cats and an extensive collection of crystals. I'm loving the community feel on here (I'm hardly ever on facebook these days!) and I'm really looking forward to getting to know all you lovely people.
Welcome Lori :flowerforyou: A fellow Brit :drinker: And to all you single peeps :bigsmile:0 -
What a great idea! Feel free to add me as a friend, one can never have enough going through this journey! :flowerforyou:
Hi single peeps, I'm new to this group, not MFP just this group, so HI!!! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
I'm Barbara (or Barb), 34 in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. Originally from NY but
the weather here! I've never been married and have no kids. Weight has been an issue my whole life,. I've had several serious relationships but that's about as far as it goes. I'd much rather be single and happy than in a bad relationship (which I was). I just feel if a guy can look past the "few extra pounds" and get to know ME for the awesome person I am, he'd have the best GF ever!!!! But it's SOOOOOO hard being out in "the real world" when you're short & not thin and everyone around you is a size 2. Ugh!!!
Health and fitness has become a HUGE part of my life and I would love to have a partner to go through life that understands. Not that I don't love my occasional Taco Bell, Wendy's and pizza but it's so hard when you're eating healthy and that is ALL your partner eats. I'd love a workout partner to keep me motivated, play tennis or raquetball together, go on walks/5K's. Someone who LOVES fitness as much as I do and integrates it into their lives instead of seeing it as a chore and a hassle.0 -
I'm Dave, 35, live right outside of Detroit. I have probably the coolest black lab and running partner anyone could ask for. I do a lot of things for fun, concerts, sporting events, traveling, snowboarding, golf, I'll try anything twice.
Why am I single? Most relationships I've been in have made me miserable after a few months, I'm not sure why. And whenever I meet someone who I'm really in to I somehow manage to screw it up. I'm still having fun trying though.0 -
Hi peeps! I'm Lindsay from Denver! I work in the Human Resources Department for a local dental corporation and I'm currently in school getting my masters degree in Organizational Leadership. I like an assortment of activities from drinking beer, concerts, hiking, camping, dancing, hanging with friends/family and spending time with my dog.
I'm single, never married....but have had 3 long term relationships over the years. None of them were Mr. Right so I'm back on the market. I got out of a horrible relationship about six months ago so I'm focusing on me at the moment. I'm open to the idea of dating again but not in a hurry. I've lost almost 35 pounds since getting rid of the dumb butt so I'm at least doing something right! :laugh:
Nice to meet all the other single peeps!0 -
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. 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.
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
