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alarimer

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30. I've done the online thing before

Wed Oct 24, 2012, 06:43 PM

Oct 2012

It's very hit or miss; and that may be especially true here. I live in a small town, but it's very close to bigger areas; the Outer Banks and Norfolk/ Va. Beach. I realize those aren't the most liberal of places, but I have already found a local Freethinkers groups, who meets regularly in a local bar. So I've met a few people to socialize with already.

I found a couple of chapters of Drinking Liberally as well. And some other Meetups, including a kayaking group. I haven't actually attended any of their functions yet, though.

I don't intend to hide my atheism or liberalism. It's not that I would object to dating someone who wasn't either of those; it's just that they would not rank as high for me as those who were. From my limited experience so far, people just don't read the profiles. I guess I've always noticed that, though.

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How can he be with someone else already? [View all] alarimer Oct 2012 OP

its the way of the world people move on loli phabay Oct 2012 #1

If he can move on so quickly, it must mean I meant nothing to him. alarimer Oct 2012 #2

hate to say it but he may have cared for you at one time but hes moved on loli phabay Oct 2012 #3

Very good advice. Bucky Oct 2012 #29

If crying gets you through the day then cry lunatica Oct 2012 #4

+1 geardaddy Oct 2012 #5

Great advice! Bucky Oct 2012 #28

The fact is that some people WON'T LWolf Oct 2012 #19

I can't imagine that. alarimer Oct 2012 #21

I'm a loner, myself. LWolf Oct 2012 #36

First thing you have to do is come to realize that you are... lastlib Oct 2012 #26

I know you don't want to hear this-- kalli007 Oct 2012 #6

Ouch. alarimer Oct 2012 #22

Well, unless you're 28 or younger, I'm not 20 years your senior KamaAina Oct 2012 #7

No, we're pretty close then. alarimer Oct 2012 #9

Well, then... KamaAina Oct 2012 #16

Been in your position as well Alleycat Oct 2012 #8

Thanks alarimer Oct 2012 #10

Volunteer at the local Democratic Party Headquarters. You might meet some real nice people Fla Dem Oct 2012 #25

May I suggest you visit, hopefully register at survivinginfidelity.com. You'll thank me later. Bigleaf Oct 2012 #11

That's not quite the situation alarimer Oct 2012 #12

Fuck 'em. You don't need him. Taverner Oct 2012 #13

Hi Alarimer darkangel218 Oct 2012 #14

Blindsided is the right word, I think. alarimer Oct 2012 #15

Stay busy..... zabet Oct 2012 #17

Yes, that's true. alarimer Oct 2012 #18

Does she have emotional issues? Firebirds01 Oct 2012 #20

I don't know anything about her. alarimer Oct 2012 #23

I'm bookmarking that site for future reference alarimer Oct 2012 #24

Ouch! Man, that sucks. Bucky Oct 2012 #27

I've done the online thing before alarimer Oct 2012 #30

MeetUps rock. When I was chick trawling, I found much better company there than OKCupid Bucky Oct 2012 #31

Mourn, grieve, cry, and most important of all, learn to be alone, and be OK with it. Flaxbee Oct 2012 #32

I wouldn't think much on it. It is just a rebound fling. Lady Freedom Returns Oct 2012 #33

Very good advice. alarimer Oct 2012 #34

I can already tell you're going to be okay. dawg Oct 2012 #35

Yes, today was a good day. alarimer Oct 2012 #37

Link to a dumb joke ... JustABozoOnThisBus Oct 2012 #38

I saw that. alarimer Oct 2012 #39

Challenge yourself with your favorite lonely person songs! RedCloud Oct 2012 #40

I did make a playlist that I haven't actually listened to. alarimer Oct 2012 #41