MorningStar Posted September 3, 2015 Posted September 3, 2015 Aw, man! But thank goodness you didn't bring roses! 1
Jeanne Posted September 3, 2015 Posted September 3, 2015 ERayR, Way to go!! Yeah..love the flower idea and some come in just a small bunch with varied blooms..so do that! As for family..one step at a time. The beginning of any relationship is so special and a "get to know you" kind of thing that belongs to the both of you before you present her to family. Take it slow and for heaven's sakes enjoy every moment with no pressure. Hugs to you...have you a brother???
ERayR Posted September 3, 2015 Author Posted September 3, 2015 (edited) ERayR, Way to go!! Yeah..love the flower idea and some come in just a small bunch with varied blooms..so do that! As for family..one step at a time. The beginning of any relationship is so special and a "get to know you" kind of thing that belongs to the both of you before you present her to family. Take it slow and for heaven's sakes enjoy every moment with no pressure. Hugs to you...have you a brother??? I am still in the market place of romance. Let my brother fend for himself. Edited September 3, 2015 by ERayR 1
Garden Girl Posted September 4, 2015 Posted September 4, 2015 (edited) I am still in the market place of romance. Let my brother fend for himself. ERayR...I'm sorry it didn't work out... but glad you have a friend... who knows, you might want to simply take in a movie or casual evening as friends only. Sometimes it just nice to have someone to go to a function with... and not be alone...But I see you would like a more romantic connection... I'm sure it will happen... just take your time. I think you need to find someone like me... the same age as you, with a youthful, happy spirit... sometimes I wish I could find someone to enjoy an evening out now and again, although I'm no longer in the market for romance. I'm older than almost everyone in my ward so there's no one, but I do get tired of always being alone at any church function... Oh well... sigh... I still attend and people just sort of take me under their wing... Most times I'm okay with it... GG Edited September 4, 2015 by Garden Girl 2
Raingirl Posted September 4, 2015 Posted September 4, 2015 I am still in the market place of romance. Let my brother fend for himself. Come to Portland. Plenty of single sisters here.
Mola Ram Suda Ram Posted September 4, 2015 Posted September 4, 2015 Report: Had an enjoyable lunch. Went well but not as expected. She is younger than I thought and involved in those aspects of life. Had some good conversation and wound up with a very pleasant new young friend (though not in a romantic or future romantic way) and an invitation to do it again. Thanks for the input.Sooooo....a, how did you guys meet?
ERayR Posted September 4, 2015 Author Posted September 4, 2015 (edited) ERayR...I'm sorry it didn't work out... but glad you have a friend... who knows, you might want to simply take in a movie or casual evening as friends only. Sometimes it just nice to have someone to go to a function with... and not be alone...But I see you would like a more romantic connection... I'm sure it will happen... just take your time. I think you need to find someone like me... the same age as you, but with a youthful, happy spirit... sometimes I wish I could find someone to enjoy an evening out now and again, although I'm no longer in the market for romance. I'm older than almost everyone in my ward so there's no one, but I do get tired of always being alone at any church function... Oh well... sigh... I still attend and people just sort of take me under their wing... Most times I'm okay with it... GG It was discussed and probably will happen. I know what you mean, if I lived closer we could have a mutual escort service. Edited September 4, 2015 by ERayR 2
JulieM Posted September 4, 2015 Posted September 4, 2015 ERayR,I'm sorry that it didn't go as you'd hoped, but definitely pursue a friendship if that's what you both want. And, let me tell you that I ended up marrying my best friend (who is actually quite a bit older than I am). I was dating a lot when I met him and was dating guys around my own age. I had no romantic interest in my future husband (a lot because of the age difference). But we just started hanging out together and found we shared many of the same interests and beliefs. We were just completely platonic friends for a few years and it evolved into a romance as we had so much fun together and developed deeper feeling for each other. We realized we didn't want to be with anyone else.I'm not saying this will happen for you too, but friendships can be a lot of fun and you never know where they will lead!But, big question that I didn't see you post the answer to:Did you bring her a flower and if so, what kind???
ERayR Posted September 4, 2015 Author Posted September 4, 2015 Sooooo....a, how did you guys meet? She works at the local hospital at the reception desk and I have to do blood work periodically and CT scans, etc.
ERayR Posted September 4, 2015 Author Posted September 4, 2015 ERayR,I'm sorry that it didn't go as you'd hoped, but definitely pursue a friendship if that's what you both want. And, let me tell you that I ended up marrying my best friend (who is actually quite a bit older than I am). I was dating a lot when I met him and was dating guys around my own age. I had no romantic interest in my future husband (a lot because of the age difference). But we just started hanging out together and found we shared many of the same interests and beliefs. We were just completely platonic friends for a few years and it evolved into a romance as we had so much fun together and developed deeper feeling for each other. We realized we didn't want to be with anyone else.I'm not saying this will happen for you too, but friendships can be a lot of fun and you never know where they will lead!But, big question that I didn't see you post the answer to:Did you bring her a flower and if so, what kind??? Yes. Our town has no florists so we are t the mercy of what the grocery store has. They had absolutely no cut flowers so I got a pot of small purple flowers (I don't know what they are called) with blossoms just a bit bigger than a thumbnail wit real small petals. They may have been Gardenias. I told her I saw them and thought she would like them. And as it was a potted I them calmly said I hoped the grounds keeper hadn't seen me take them.
JulieM Posted September 4, 2015 Posted September 4, 2015 Yes. Our town has no florists so we are t the mercy of what the grocery store has. They had absolutely no cut flowers so I got a pot of small purple flowers (I don't know what they are called) with blossoms just a bit bigger than a thumbnail wit real small petals. They may have been Gardenias. I told her I saw them and thought she would like them. And as it was a potted I them calmly said I hoped the grounds keeper hadn't seen me take them.That's funny I'm sure she loved them and thought you were very sweet.
Rain Posted September 5, 2015 Posted September 5, 2015 Yes. Our town has no florists so we are t the mercy of what the grocery store has. They had absolutely no cut flowers so I got a pot of small purple flowers (I don't know what they are called) with blossoms just a bit bigger than a thumbnail wit real small petals. They may have been Gardenias. I told her I saw them and thought she would like them. And as it was a potted I them calmly said I hoped the grounds keeper hadn't seen me take them.
Rain Posted September 5, 2015 Posted September 5, 2015 Yes. Our town has no florists so we are t the mercy of what the grocery store has. They had absolutely no cut flowers so I got a pot of small purple flowers (I don't know what they are called) with blossoms just a bit bigger than a thumbnail wit real small petals. They may have been Gardenias. I told her I saw them and thought she would like them. And as it was a potted I them calmly said I hoped the grounds keeper hadn't seen me take them.
Kenngo1969 Posted September 5, 2015 Posted September 5, 2015 Report: Had an enjoyable lunch. Went well but not as expected. She is younger than I thought and involved in those aspects of life. Had some good conversation and wound up with a very pleasant new young friend (though not in a romantic or future romantic way) and an invitation to do it again. Thanks for the input.Platonic or no, one can never have too many friends. (I may not do myself many favors by failing to reach out to others like I should, but I have felt more than a little isolated since relocating.)
Garden Girl Posted September 5, 2015 Posted September 5, 2015 Platonic or no, one can never have too many friends. (I may not do myself many favors by failing to reach out to others like I should, but I have felt more than a little isolated since relocating.) Then perhaps you do need to reach out more... even for friendship... who knows what might develop... GG 1
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