Wondering if we need a singles forum here

[Uben]

I am a recent widower. I will be searching for a new partner soon, and since my political views are contrary to those of most the people who live around me (I'm in Texas...a really red part of it), it might be difficult to find someone with like beliefs. I have been here 11 yrs, so you might assume I am a rabid dem, and I am. I don't know if there is any interest, so if you are single and think we need a singles forum, chime in.

[NightWatcher]

1. And nothing for us swingers?

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[HappyMe]

2. Not single. May be an okay idea.

You should probably post this in Meta or even Help and Welcome. It may get locked here.

[Uben]

3. Won't be the first I've had locked!

he he. I never fault the mods for doing their jobs. I adminned my own political forum for a few years before I came here in 2001, so I know what they go through.

[Fatbob]

4. Yes, Indeed

I'm a single female and live in middle GA--not many of us beautiful dems around these parts!

[JustAnotherGen]

5. Just got married a month ago

But ironically - I'm pro Single Life. I write under an Alias - most of my published work focuses on Singlehood - and the positives. Keep in mind - you are now part of a powerful block of voters and consumers in America.

I think - if you are looking for love - you probably need to wait a year. I've been Admin/Mod at a forum for Second Wives/Stepmoms - etc for over 10 years (was in a step relationship for 6 years). Wait until you are fully healed, have no pictures of your wife up in your house, and are truly ready to bond with someone . . . if you don't - she will be at our site in the Wife/Girlfriend of Widower forums looking for support in dealing with the issues. Best litmus test for you - when you no longer identify yourself as a widower. My mom lost my dad (together over 40 years) in August of last year - at 64 she looks 14-15 years younger and is a knock out. She still wears her wedding rings.

I'm saying this - because I think a 'singles' board would be excellent for people at DU who have lost love - either via death or a relationships 'simple' end. Help people process things, and help people to learn to live on their own/WITH themselves - so they are healthy and whole when love finds them again.

Put it in meta and pm me and I will help advocate for you all!

[snappyturtle]

6. I think a singles forum would be a good thing.

I, too, am in Texas....Hill Country (Kerrville) and pretty much red,red,red!
Been here off and on about six years and I tread lightly about politics until
I know the lay of the land. I've found rabid repubs impossible to discuss
politics. So, count me in!

[MineralMan]

7. On the internets, anyone can be single.

That's the biggest risk for single's forums on websites like this one.

[Uben]

8. Yea, I've checked out the on-line dating sites......

These sites don't really address the political issue, and some just say "middle of the road" when they do to avoid missing that mister or misses right. But for me, politics is a big issue. I could not enter into a relationship with a woman that is as red as I am blue.
It just wouldn't work. I know there are scamsters and serial daters out there, but I think the majority of singles my age are sincere and are looking for a companion to spend the time they have left with.

[Marrah_G]

9. I think it's a good idea!

[snooper2]

10. You make it sound like you are an emperor penguin

looking for a mate LOL...


penguins look for their mates by making a bugling call. Male penguins generally stay in one place, lower their head to their chest and call out to the females. Once they find one another, they would stand breast to breast, repeatedly bow to each other and sing (okay, “bugle”).

[flamingdem]

11. I heard they say "hubba hubba"

nt

[larkrake]

12. I agree

[CK_John]

13. No, there are too many legal liablities. I can see it now SWF looking for ......

Could be very disruptive.