NB>> I was talking more in the generic, although many years ago I did
 NB>> learn some of the "older/wiser" stuff...  :)

 MK> I have been steering clear of learning that stuff lately.  I haven't
 MK> dated in years and years now.  It has lost all meaning to me
 MK> personally.  Seems to me that dating is just a way to establish if I
 MK> have the 'right stuff' which mostly seems to mean my bank account ...
 MK> or the lack thereof in my particular case.  Oh well.  Not a big deal
 MK> really.

Same here and when/if I do go out with a male companion, I don't even call it a
date. Thinking I'm just going out with a friend who happens to be male takes a
lot of pressure off and easier to just have fun.

Sharon

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