Bereavement

PatSeg

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18. I rather like being alone

Sat Nov 25, 2023, 11:26 AM

Nov 2023

I don't understand this obsession some people have with trying to set people up with a mate. A person can be alone without being lonely.

You handled that quite well, being she wasn't willing to take "no" for an answer.

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Sister in law friend kept asking me out. [View all] Duncanpup Nov 2023 OP

Too funny! MOMFUDSKI Nov 2023 #1

People who won't take No for an answer Diamond_Dog Nov 2023 #2

Well played! And I wonder what she'll tell your sister-in-law? Ocelot II Nov 2023 #3

yeah, we deserve an update to the OP once he has talked to his sister in law or brother prodigitalson Nov 2023 #19

I second the motion! ShazzieB Nov 2023 #47

Maybe that... 2naSalit Nov 2023 #4

Have to be careful with that. She might like it. Srkdqltr Nov 2023 #5

Win win. Lochloosa Nov 2023 #26

Very well played! N/t gay texan Nov 2023 #6

Nicely played!😂🤣 Hope22 Nov 2023 #7

Wow how ignorant Duncanpup Nov 2023 #10

Hahahahaha!!!! Goddessartist Nov 2023 #8

What if she said "That's my favorite 2st date!" ? KS Toronado Nov 2023 #9

Parole Officer says I have to be in by nine or back to prison. Where do you want to go? twodogsbarking Nov 2023 #11

Well done, sir! Jean Genie Nov 2023 #12

Good thing she didn't say "sounds like fun". Keep your sense of humor. Things will go your way. twodogsbarking Nov 2023 #13

You're my hero. Jello works if you're out of paste. Hermit-The-Prog Nov 2023 #14

Just reminded me of a guy I worked with. He said he and a gal put wesson oil MOMFUDSKI Nov 2023 #53

See if we have chemistry would have sent me running too. Freethinker65 Nov 2023 #15

My brother, widowed 8 years, is finally dating again Freddie Nov 2023 #16

I'd block her if it's your cell phone she's contacting. littlemissmartypants Nov 2023 #17

I rather like being alone PatSeg Nov 2023 #18

Well said! BigOleDummy Nov 2023 #31

Thanks PatSeg Nov 2023 #37

Greatest reply ever!!! Moostache Nov 2023 #20

Its rather disrespectful to your privacy and to your right to grieve. 70sEraVet Nov 2023 #21

lol, good for you! nt Habibi Nov 2023 #22

Having been a widower relayerbob Nov 2023 #23

Perhaps you misread the original post . . . SarcasticSatyr Nov 2023 #33

I read the whole post relayerbob Nov 2023 #42

...and what would you have done if she said..."ooo kinky...game on...see you soon..." Lucky Luciano Nov 2023 #24

Lmao cate94 Nov 2023 #25

She's just lonely. Sad. LakeArenal Nov 2023 #27

People just don't understand. If she's that pushy with everyone, no wonder why she is alone! Ziggysmom Nov 2023 #28

It's too soon. barbtries Nov 2023 #29

I am proud to call you, Friend Bayard Nov 2023 #30

I love it! LoisB Nov 2023 #32

What about Elmers glue, then roll around in glitter? That might be acceptable and freaky enough. Hey, we've TeamProg Nov 2023 #34

Good for you! WinstonSmith4740 Nov 2023 #35

good job. WhiteTara Nov 2023 #36

Stick with the dogs. They're the best company you can have (except for cats.) japple Nov 2023 #38

One dog is about the same trouble as five cats so I am sticking with a cat n/t. airplaneman Nov 2023 #44

FWIW, my husband died in 2004. I was 54 yrs. old. I have never been interested in japple Nov 2023 #45

Take care, Duncanpup. If and when you are ready to date again, you will know when and who that will be. debm55 Nov 2023 #39

Thanks for this Marthe48 Nov 2023 #40

this gal has already displayed traits that make her unappealing Skittles Nov 2023 #41

If she shows up with red, white and blue glitter... rubbersole Nov 2023 #43

Well played. MLAA Nov 2023 #46

You may not have heard from her because she is moniss Nov 2023 #48

The only thing is.. Permanut Nov 2023 #49

Ah Dunc, who knew you were kinky? The dog hair would likely scare her away. twodogsbarking Nov 2023 #50

Give her a cpl weeks to think it over Beachnutt Nov 2023 #51

Good for you. Polly Hennessey Nov 2023 #52

A classic case of pushy coming to being shoved DFW Nov 2023 #54

I don't think I ever told you how sorry I am you lost your wife. It is horrible to lose someone you love. PatrickforB Nov 2023 #55

Made me laugh. Very sorry for your loss. Joinfortmill Nov 2023 #56