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Denninmi

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18. Hey guys, thanks again.

Reply to Denninmi (Original post)

Sun Jan 27, 2013, 03:37 AM

Jan 2013

I see this thread popped back to life after a couple of weeks.

Yes, I really DO need to work on this particular area of my life. I find that I keep noticing a particularly beautiful woman at my gym who is the girlfriend of a particularly big bulked-up personal trainer who could so twist me into a pretzel if he wanted to. Not that I'm staring at the young lady or anything, mind you, but hey, I'm a guy, I have eyes, and I'm not dead .... you know.

Like the Cowardly Lion, I basically just need some courage ....

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So, why are all of the women I meet out of my league? And usually unavailable. [View all] Denninmi Jan 2013 OP

Post removed Post removed Jan 2013 #1

Dude, I suggest you self delete, now ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jan 2013 #2

Yeah, you are SO going to get an alert on this one. Denninmi Jan 2013 #4

it worked for the '83 White Sox. Warren DeMontague Jan 2013 #10

This could be worded better. lumberjack_jeff Jan 2013 #5

The first thing you need to do is drop that attitude ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jan 2013 #3

Volunteer, and forget the gym as a place for meeting women. lumberjack_jeff Jan 2013 #6

You're probably too honest. AnotherMcIntosh Jan 2013 #7

wish you the best. seabeyond Jan 2013 #8

Well, a serious relationship would be nice. Denninmi Jan 2013 #9

I think socialization in general once you get into your 40s gets more challenging. Warren DeMontague Jan 2013 #11

use the internet plus you may be trying to play in the wrong leaugue. loli phabay Jan 2013 #12

Most women will not approach you and ask you for a date. Dash87 Jan 2013 #13

Join groups. Meet ups. Springslips Jan 2013 #14

Don't think about "Leagues" at all. klook Jan 2013 #15

What are your interests? loose wheel Jan 2013 #16

Christ, man, I'd think the cooking *alone* would make you some friends. Warren DeMontague Jan 2013 #17

Hey guys, thanks again. Denninmi Jan 2013 #18

I'm sure you realize it's probably better to start with someone who's more available- Warren DeMontague Jan 2013 #19

please don't be that guy who stares *keeps noticing* particular girls in the gym bettyellen Jan 2013 #20

The gym sucks as a place to meet people. lumberjack_jeff Jan 2013 #21

Ha ha, yes. Maybe if you're a gym rat it'll work. But it's like the beach, women are often a bit bettyellen Jan 2013 #22

I've noticed that the *noticing* is not confined to any particular gender, myself. Warren DeMontague Feb 2013 #24

GUYS, you are absolutely the best. Denninmi Feb 2013 #25

Just wanted to add that I posted the warning about the gym bettyellen Feb 2013 #23