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Read this somewhere:
"Swiping through Tinder is like opening your fridge. You already know what's in there but you're hoping to find something that's not full of bacteria".
In all seriousness, good luck. A buddy of mine has three Tinder rules.
1: Absolutely no social workers
2: No strange coloured hair
3: No girls with fish pictures (they are trying to be something they are not and seem attractive to men).
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10-18-2021, 01:08 PM
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Dont jump back down the rabbit hole.....give it some time.
** Stay away from Tiffany's
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10-18-2021, 01:13 PM
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Gone Hunting
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It isn't a question of who will allow me, but who will stop me.. Ayn Rand
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10-18-2021, 01:19 PM
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Not even two pages and I need more beer...........
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10-18-2021, 01:25 PM
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Sorry about your situation. I'm glad it's civil, though.
I'm with the guys that say "wait"... Over the years, you've changed, and what you are looking for in a companion may have changed as well. Take some time to sort all of that out.
It's easy to find yourself in a situation where you are rationalizing being in an unfavorable relationship versus the risk of being alone again.
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if you want your relationship to work- it’s not just be yourself but rather COMPROMISE and be considered to other person feelings and needs.
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Very true!
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That's brilliant.
Remember that it's a dynamic situation; craziness can increase dramatically while hotness decreases proportionately. Proceed with caution!
And no, I won't let him study my unicorn! 
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10-18-2021, 01:27 PM
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I might be the wrong guy to listen to ( being happily married to the same woman for 32 years) but here is what I have to say: if you want your relationship to work- it’s not just be yourself but rather COMPROMISE and be considered to other person feelings and needs.
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10-18-2021, 01:33 PM
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First things first - get yourself a Dodge Ram and lift it. Fit up some 35's with Metal Mulisha rims that make your truck look like a bicycle (but don't go in the bush with those - these are only for show).
Take all your hats and bend the brims straight.
Go to Lloydminster and observe and follow the mannerisms of the local heroes there in town. Key flipping, winking and gunning, etc... it's all about the swagger.
Then you are ready ....
Hit up tinder and have at it for the next year or so.
After you finally get sick of that, and looking yourself in the mirror - hit up Christian Mingle and settle down.
That's the plan. 
On a serious note - take the next little time to do the things you want to do, enjoy yourself and in time, you can begin to seriously think about your next steps.
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10-18-2021, 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by guysmiley
Read this somewhere:
"Swiping through Tinder is like opening your fridge. You already know what's in there but you're hoping to find something that's not full of bacteria".
In all seriousness, good luck. A buddy of mine has three Tinder rules.
1: Absolutely no social workers
2: No strange coloured hair
3: No girls with fish pictures (they are trying to be something they are not and seem attractive to men).
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Sometimes the ones with crazy colored hair and weird piercings are the ones that are the most fun ......... just don't tell them your real name or where you live or work ....
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10-18-2021, 01:44 PM
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Im newly single at 50. Get a Tinder account and throw up some good quality pictures. Home, hobbies , pets. No bathroom selfies and most important swipe left on any chick with a horse in her profile. Seriously swipe left....
Looper
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10-18-2021, 01:49 PM
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This is entertaining and definitely some giving advice are well over 40 lol
I will be 40 next month and still married but I would not take most of the advice given. Let’s be honest most men suck at picking up women because they either can’t talk or try too hard
Never had an issue picking up women and I am not a pretty boy. The trick was just talk to women, see what they are like, and go from there. Really if you have the ability to talk to strangers with confidence and a little humor it doesn’t matter where you meet them
If I was single again I would just go enjoy life and don’t overthink it. But I am also the guy whose wife had to bribe him with a guided fishing trip to get married 
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10-18-2021, 02:01 PM
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How dare you people assume he's looking for a woman.
These are modern times, and love can take many forms.
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Exactly ^^^
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10-18-2021, 02:06 PM
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Sometimes the ones with crazy colored hair and weird piercings are the ones that are the most fun ......... just don't tell them your real name or where you live or work .... |
Best thread ever created on AO was a certain member asking for assistance in removing a piercing....
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10-18-2021, 02:08 PM
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Get a VD test. Carry the results with you. Demand the same from others. Should be no biggie. Just like a vaccine passport.
My buddy was freshly divorced, and went out and found himself a skanky hoe with bleached hair. Few months later, they have picked out plans for a new home, and are mapping out their marriage. She even bought the dress. He goes over one night and she says, “I have something to tell you, but first you have to promise me you won’t leave me.” She proceeds to tell him she has herpes, but it’s well under control. He leaves asap and calls me immediately. I almost fell off the couch laughing!
That stuff is real! Watch out.
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10-18-2021, 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by sns2
Get a VD test. carry the results with you. Demand the same from others. My buddy was freshly separated, found himself a skanky hoe with bleached hair. Few months later, they have picked out plans for a new home, and are mapping out their marriage. She even bought the dress. He goes over one night and she says, “I have something to tell you, but first you have to promise me you won’t leave me.” She proceeds to tell him she has herpes, but it’s well under control. He leaves asap and calls me immediately. I almost fell off the couch laughing!
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Ok make sure they don’t have herpes is great advice 
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10-18-2021, 02:12 PM
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Best thread ever created on AO was a certain member asking for assistance in removing a piercing....
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Nope. Best thread was when that nut job from Camrose told us he was taking his old lady’s temperature downstairs to determine when breeding would be most effective. I couldn’t believe my eyes when I read that. Oi vey. Boy oh boy, there is nothing I miss about being a mod. LOL.
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10-18-2021, 02:16 PM
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Not sure if RD has but I’d be looking for an MMA or martial arts club. Partnership breakdowns are always an opportunity to learn something about yourself. Some of Jordan Peterson’s stuff on YouTube may help to reaffirm a new starting point. Choose your path wisely (Tinder ain’t it) and keep abreast of the laws that may affect you with term relationships. Forty is a great time. Have fun, play safe.
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10-18-2021, 02:17 PM
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Hit the gym regularly and enjoy working out. They will be crawling all over you after a couple of months. Get into coed volleyball or some running room events and you’ll have more decent women than you can handle.
Some chick from Tinder is probably a ho and is the low hanging fruit. You can meet that kind of garbage at any bar.
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10-18-2021, 02:27 PM
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Find one who makes at least as much as you do. More is better. For real.
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10-18-2021, 02:35 PM
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Ignore the first 47 pieces of advice and let your ex pick your forever love match
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10-18-2021, 02:37 PM
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Ignore the first 47 pieces of advice and let your ex pick your forever love match |
You don’t think VD is serious????? 
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10-18-2021, 02:39 PM
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stand it the front doors of Cabelas and bass pro shop and find yourself a women with no ring and enjoys the outdoors LOL
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10-18-2021, 02:40 PM
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On the grand scale of things... Mine isn't
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10-18-2021, 02:45 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sns2
Nope. Best thread was when that nut job from Camrose told us he was taking his old lady’s temperature downstairs to determine when breeding would be most effective. I couldn’t believe my eyes when I read that. Oi vey. Boy oh boy, there is nothing I miss about being a mod. LOL.
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lol. Wonder if he built a graph with his results? He is Definitely one weird dude.
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10-18-2021, 02:55 PM
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remember the 3 F's, If it Flies, Floats or F...., RENT IT...
Seriously, go have some fun and test drive a bunch before settling down again.
if you are actively looking for someone, you will usually regret the one you think is right, but if you just go live life and not actively be looking, she will come out of nowhere and walk into your life...
enjoy the good times.
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10-18-2021, 02:56 PM
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Take a couple years and go have fun. Gals in that age group are generally enthusiastic and good at "the dance with no pants". Carve a few notches.
Slay a few dragons while you're at it. Usually extra grateful.
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Two reasons you may think CO2 is a pollutant
1.You weren't paying attention in grade 5
2. You're stupid
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10-18-2021, 03:00 PM
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On the grand scale of things... Mine isn't |
LOL. Glad you are back.
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10-18-2021, 03:13 PM
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This is hilarious-I have been hooked up for 32 years now. Being single would be terrifying now for playing the game. Sucking in my belly and pretending to be a player-disastrous!
Best of luck though, I'd love to hear how this works out for you...
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10-18-2021, 03:18 PM
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I'd take some time to reflect, get a dog.
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You clearly are NOT an animal lover.
The guy is looking for a "relationship", eventually.
Think of the Golden Retrievers for a change!!!
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10-18-2021, 03:52 PM
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You're single again....ENJOY IT!!
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10-18-2021, 04:14 PM
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What ever happened to once bitten twice shy?
A wise old friend of mine once said after his divorce ,
next time around I am just going to go find a woman I don’t like and buy her a house.
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