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That is very high and a long commitment. I pay $300 a month for 2X a week. I got a 3 month package, the longer a period you buy the more you should save. I have had some trainers that I didn't click with and I would be so upset if I were locked into a deal that long and not enjoy it.

I get busy at work and all hell breaks loose!

My XH cheated on me with an unattractive man-beast, with a unibrow and all the grace of a cow on ice. It was really a huge blow to my ego. If I my BF were going to cheat on me she better be smoking hot. Like I would do her, hot.

I am a single Mom, I do mention that I have a 3 year old in my profile. I want to weed out anyone who doesn't want kids, or to be around anyone else's kids. I think it is just being open and upfront. I don't mention that he is my first priority because I think most people understand or expect that. XH takes him every other…

I guess it depends if she had a better rack than I do. :-) Honestly having/taking the pictures is no big deal, but I would be concerned that you hold on to them for so long. I wouldn't want pictures of me to not be under lock and key, so the casualness of it would bother me I guess.

And now I want to go sit alone in a bar and flirt. I think I am a points *kitten*.

So will there be multiple weddings, or one big group wedding? I think a group wedding in Vegas would be perfect, I would make an excellent bridesmaid.

Those are pretty frightening.

Happy Birthday!

I agree that you should tell her now that you aren't interested and you can't make the date. It will give her time to buy some ice cream and wine instead.

I do it because we both have kids (too soon to introduce them) and it is hard to spend time together. He hates texting. One of us has to use a medium we don't prefer. Talking on the phone is not my hill to die on, so we talk on the phone.

I love to spoil my guy all the time. That is the hard part of not being in a relationship for me, nobody to spoil. I have a hard time doing it in the beginning though because I don't want to seem too eager to please. I talk on the phone a lot in the beginning, I hate talking on the phone! That shows how much I like a guy…

I wouldn't have my son if I didn't give XH a second chance. It's the 3rd chance that finally made me open my eyes. Now, I don't think I would make that choice again, I learned my lesson

Is the one you are sleeping with the one that is 6 months out of LTR? I am wondering if she is just in the post relationship "fun" stage and isn't really looking for a boyfriend. You won't know unless you have that conversation, but that was my first thought.

All of this.

One of the things that got me more responses was when I put what I wanted in a man. Not a laundry list of prince charming but a few characteristics that I need in order to have a good fit. Online dating is like window shopping, I am shopping too, so I can put what I want out there as well so guys know what to expect. Don't…

2012 was a decent year My weight stayed the same but I did keep my workouts pretty consistent I bought my first house (all by myself) Took a class toward my degree Have been dating a really good guy for 1.5 months Going to therapy and working on my boundaries Did some renovations on my house

Erin 42 Boston, MA (northern suburbs)

Congrats on the Tough Mudder, that is a huge accomplishment! It is one of the things on my list of goals. I think the negative sticks with us, as part of our internal dialogue. I have learned to shut it off, but it creeps up. I think it goes beyond just our self image. Think about your annual review at work, your manager…

A little over 2 years. I just started looking a few months ago. I have been dating someone for a few weeks. It is so hard to get used to. I know how to be married, and I know how to be alone, dating, I am not so sure footed.

I am not happy unless I have goals that I am working toward. Career, personal, fixing the house, whatever. Last year was all about buying a house, this year I plan to focus on my job and get more training. Fitness is also on my list again. I really want to do a warrior dash this year.

I would set some goals for yourself that you wouldn't have done if you stayed with XH. Enjoy getting to know yourself and who you are now. Join some groups and make new friends. I would enjoy being alone for a while before I thought about dating.

Now that is just cold! Sorry OP, about the text breakup, seems more common these days. I had another friend have the same thing after 5 months.

The winner should fly everyone in for a MFP Singles Party!

I shave, I can't stand having that hair. For my guy it is nice if he trims.

I love this story! I had a coworker that met her 2nd husband and married him 5 weeks later and were still together last time I checked (20 years)

I might mention that you enjoy being healthy and looking for someone similar but I wouldn't say dieting per-se.

I regret not sucking it up and spending more time with my father even though I hated his girlfriend. I lost him too soon and I will never get that time back.

"Well that's a relief, I thought I wouldn't get to use the Liar Liar Pants on Fire defense" ~A Few Good Men "I'm not jerking you off" ~My Cousin Vinny "I carried a watermelon"~ Dirty Dancing "Let's get out of here before one of those things kills guy" ~Galaxy Quest

Another Ginger checking in :-)