My first girlfriend since ChickMagic's death - but what a mess

[HeiressofBickworth]

24. Oh, yes, the dating scene

I gave it up about 20 years ago. I found that it's true -- a woman without a man is like a fish without a bicycle.

Things I learned:

It takes a minimum of 3 months to get to know someone. Make no emotional, legal or financial commitments during that time (and probably not after that, either).

At whatever stage you are in developing a relationship, growth stops once you start having sex. Don't get me wrong, sex is fun, but it isn't a relationship builder. There has to be trust, respect, friendship, all those things that make you feel good build a relationship.

And finally, I learned that at my age (I'm 68 now), men are generally looking for a nurse or a purse. Same probably applies for women.

So, chalk this up to the learning curve. When you're ready, go fishing again. And have fun!!