Wednesday Life and Dating Statuses

[doglove]

Dating updates - breaking up with the dude I've been seeing for the last month and a half tonight. Yikes. I'm ready to be single again, I just don't feel it for this dude.

Life updates - headed to Portland tomorrow until next week to visit a friend and super excited about having a vacation finally!

Juicy confessions - Nothing really much, back in touch with an old "friend" who is super hot. Hoping maybe to hit that even though I'd want nothing more than that from him.

[TR]

Dating updates? BF and I "live together" now, but he travels during the week so he's only home on the weekends. I still like that we share a home, though.

Life updates? Gave my official notice today at work, my last day will be September 16th. The appraisal for our house is today, I don't expect any huge surprises so we should be moving on or about October 1st. This will give me two weeks to get things organized and set up for the move. I'm anxious because I haven't been unemployed since I was 14 and I've never been financially dependent on a partner before (only the opposite!).

No juicy confessions here.

[glynn]

•Dating updates? Ended it with guy been talking to seeing 3 weeks. He sent messages yesterday that we are meant to be together.... This morning nasty message about how awdul I am. Some men need to grow up.

•Life updates? My DS has moved back home after getting out of the Marines. Suppose to be a short term thing now it looks like at least until December. I love him and all but ugh you would think he could pick-up after himself more.

•juicy confessions Made contact with great sex guy after breaking it off with guy above. Maybe I just need great sex...

[Deleted]

Dating- still with my boyfriend. We moved in together at the end of June but he was overseas touring essentially until last week. So we've been together since then and I like it. We're still compatible He leaves again in a few weeks but will be closer so that'll be nice.

Life- residency is going well. I'm SO glad I chose family med over ob/gyn. I have slight twinges of damn it sucks not being in the OR but overall I'm so happy. I look forward to paying off my loans sooner rather than later when I finish and taking my career in a more non traditional route and continuing to travel a lot

Confession- lol no, this is not a safe place.

[cuddlyevil]

Dating - No dates, but I'm giving bumble a shot--so far some matches that have expired but it's only been a week.

Life - Some updates are coming, but it's not confirmed yet.

Confession - Nothing beyond feeling shame at having to admit that I haven't had sex since November to medical staff so I can get the waiver for the pregnancy test. Stupid anesthesia.

[doglove]

Ugh glynn, good riddance! On to great sex!

[arielroux]

Dating - I'm still with my BF. He's amazing and sweet and wonderful, and I'm honestly head over heels in love with him. We've started spending more time together since I bought my house since now we live closer to each other, and that's been so great. We get to cook dinner together a couple nights a week now. So cheesy, but I love it. He's meeting my entire immediate family at my nephew's Baptism on Sunday. This is the first time I haven't felt anxiety or nervousness about a BF meeting my family. I am 100% happy in this relationship - No drama, no stress, no arguing - I haven't felt this since my college relationship.

Life - Not much. Settling into my home now that I've been there for about 2 months. I still have so much that I want to do, but you know...I have to pay for it, which I don't like, lol. I'm a little dissatisfied with my job right now, and I'm thinking that if some things don't change within the next couple months, I'll start looking for something new once the new year rolls around.

Confessions - Nothing, really. I'm pretty boring these days.

[bg]

Dating updates? N/A No dating.

Life updates? I'm back from way too much traveling this summer. I'm job searching full time now. Anyone know anyone hiring for research positions in Orange County California?? Otherwise I'm just settling into my new normal. I want to find a book club to join and maybe some other activity too.

Juicy confessions? N/A I'm boring.

[gozf]

Dating updates - we're together 5 years now; just bought a house a few months ago. Moving was trying, to say the least, but we're good. I wish he'd get a day job, but at least his current schedule means I never get sick of him.

Life: I had an interview for what's pretty much my dream job on Monday. I feel like it went really well with 3 out of 4 people, but that one was a real tough customer. I really hope it works out. It's with a great organization, it's about a 30% pay increase, and the benefits are amazing. Also, I have known the person who would be my boss since for 18 years. He's great, and he's friends with my old boss, and I would really love to work with him.

Confessions: I'm too boring for words anymore.

[cuddlyevil]

Aug 17, 2016 12:08:34 GMT -5 gozf said:

Confessions: I'm too boring for words anymore.

Dude, the most exciting to happen to me in the last two months is being added to the teaching file for the general surgery program at my institution. Pretty sure I've cornered the market on boring.

[gozf]

Aug 17, 2016 12:25:09 GMT -5 cuddlyevil said:

Aug 17, 2016 12:08:34 GMT -5 gozf said:

Confessions: I'm too boring for words anymore.

Dude, the most exciting to happen to me in the last two months is being added to the teaching file for the general surgery program at my institution. Pretty sure I've cornered the market on boring.

That's very cool!

I actually really like being boring these days. My life is drama-free and quiet!

[jigsy]

Dating updates?
Nada. I have been busy over the summer with too many out of town trips to go out and meet many new people, and OLD is just not for me. So I am single. Which is ok, because I feel like I still have some work I need to do on myself.

Life updates?
Anxiously awaiting my trip to the UK/France that I leave for in 2 weeks! I am so excited!

juicy confessions - Vegas will be accompanying me on above referenced trip. It will be fine, but since it has been finalized and planned, I've started to get more nervous about it. Which is why I said maybe I need to do more work on myself, lol.

[bl]

Dating: Bf and I are doing really well. I was struggling bad with my anxiety and adjusting to a new (or lack thereof) routine, so I went back to therapy and got put on Celexa and it has been so incredibly helpful, both for the relationship and just my life in general. Bf started a new job that took his commute from almost 3 hours a day down to 30 min a day, so that is great and we are planning a trip to Vegas for late this year. I am working on compromising more because I have realized I am really awful at it and he is working on his insecurities and progress on both has been fairly good. Overall we are just in a very happy place. Our official one year anniversary is coming up in October.

Life updates: Work is pretty good, my boss resigned, so I will have to adjust to a new one, but being remote helps since I have limited interaction. I am losing weight, but very slowly. I am hoping to get back into a new gym routine soon.

Confession: nothing juicy to report.

[Deleted]

Dating updates: I told my XBF he gave me HPV+cancer scare. So that was awkward. I'm not dating.

Life updates: I am contemplating jumping ship at my company who I'm going on 6 yrs now with and joining a start up biz. I'm scared shitless.

juicy confessions: I'm putting medical bills on credit cards? between Chiro, paying multiple people to look at my cervix, and now my dog needing a tooth removed, I am strapped. I haven't been in debt for 3 years now. So this is the first month in a long ass time that I won't be paying my cc bill off in full.

[Deleted]

Dating Updates: Things ended with the guy I've dated for a few month stretches on and off for about three years. It was sad and it's been hard. I'm taking a break again.

Life Updates: Still really struggling with the death of my dog eight months ago. Going back to therapy for it today in fact! Work is crazy with the election. My boss and I are trying to find a happy medium. I've been working hard to lose weight/tone up, and the break-up really threw me for a loop. I'm back on track now, but haven't lost a single pound. I'm telling myself it's the additional muscle definition.

Juicy Confessions: Damn! I really wish I had something good here! Umm I let my dad pay to take me on big vacations? He also provides a great deal of financial support. I don't need it, but it makes my life a lot more comfortable. I'm sure many people would frown on this for a 34 year-old.

[cuddlyevil]

Aug 17, 2016 12:28:16 GMT -5 gozf said:

Aug 17, 2016 12:25:09 GMT -5 cuddlyevil said:

Dude, the most exciting to happen to me in the last two months is being added to the teaching file for the general surgery program at my institution. Pretty sure I've cornered the market on boring.

That's very cool!

I actually really like being boring these days. My life is drama-free and quiet!

Ha! Only pictures of my gallbladder and liver were added. It's not like I'm published or anything.

[Deleted]

Aug 17, 2016 14:51:08 GMT -5 @pdx18 said:

Dating Updates: Things ended with the guy I've dated for a few month stretches on and off for about three years. It was sad and it's been hard. I'm taking a break again.

Life Updates: Still really struggling with the death of my dog eight months ago. Going back to therapy for it today in fact! Work is crazy with the election. My boss and I are trying to find a happy medium. I've been working hard to lose weight/tone up, and the break-up really threw me for a loop. I'm back on track now, but haven't lost a single pound. I'm telling myself it's the additional muscle definition.

Juicy Confessions: Damn! I really wish I had something good here! Umm I let my dad pay to take me on big vacations? He also provides a great deal of financial support. I don't need it, but it makes my life a lot more comfortable. I'm sure many people would frown on this for a 34 year-old.

There is absolutely no shame in accepting financial support from your parents as long as it's not making them broke or there are strings attached. Honestly, I'd side eye people who wouldn't accept help because really, who doesn't need more money?! I have no shame that I went to Japan with my dad last year and my dad essentially paid for all of it.

Earlier in the summer I was with my mom and she gave me $30 to buy drinks at a bar. I was like mom I can buy my own drinks. She told me to take the damn money and she'd forever give me pocket change till she's on her death bed lol.

[sweetchix]

Dating updates: I'm meeting up with my old classmate, J, this Friday. We were going to just hang at a bar/restaurant patio, but decided to go to a place similar to Dave & Busters. Should be fun.

Life Updates: I got some bad results on my sugars and cholesterol late last month. Not enough that I need medication, but if I continue down the path I was heading, I'd be there in no time. So... the I have been eating a LOT better and getting to the gym and running several times/week. I've already lost a few pounds so I'm feeling good about that.

Juicy confessions: Not really a confession, but I need to tone it down a bit on the excitement for Friday. Long story, but last Sunday was my family reunion and I took DDs to the playground. Well who happens to come running up from a side parking lot but J's 2 older boys. Turns out that the business J owns was rented out for a birthday party at the pavilion next to the one my reunion was at. The younger of the 2 is the same age as DD2 and they had a blast playing together. They were inseparable. And he was very sweet, making sure some other kids took turns on a zipline thing so DD2 could go on it too.
Anyway, I debated on going over and saying hi to J, since he was technically working, but I did. He gave me a hug and a kiss on the cheek. We chatted for a few, but had to cut it short so he could give his employees a break. But we discussed Friday, he has all 4 of his kids all week so that was the only day that worked. Of course I'm all "that was fate!" but I need to just calm down about it. Like I said before, it may not even be an official date. So I need to calm down and just have fun, and see what happens.

[gozf]

Aug 17, 2016 14:56:52 GMT -5 cuddlyevil said:

Aug 17, 2016 12:28:16 GMT -5 gozf said:

That's very cool!

I actually really like being boring these days. My life is drama-free and quiet!

Ha! Only pictures of my gallbladder and liver were added. It's not like I'm published or anything.

Hey, your organs are famous! That's neat!

[Deleted]

I'm just recently separated and haven't started dating yet...but I'm looking forward to it!

I found out about another affair today. This one was also during the time we were TTC. I've kept the cheating quiet because I didn't want to deal with drama with our mutual friends, but this got to one of my best friends through a friend of a friend who apparently just found out STBXH was married. I'm kind of surprised how much it stung, and I'm embarrassed in front of my friends.

[abcdefu]

Dating updates? NADA! I haven't had a date in two years! LOLZ! Hoping to work on my physical health and maybe start dating next summer.

Life updates? Same old shit! Still recovering from surgery; not seeing eye to eye with my family; and the world keeps spinning

juicy confessions? I'll edit if I can think of something! Lame! I have spent an unhealthy amount of time reading the drama threads on MMM from Monday.

ETA (Edited to ask): I may be flamed for asking this, but I am genuinely curious. I am not a parent, but is it common for a 4 year old to still breast feed? 

[katieido]

Not dating

Life is fine. Work has been going great, I'v established a good reputation in the first 6 months in my awesome job. Summer has been pretty busy, winding down, preparing for the new school year. In July we had a really fun visit/camping vacation with my sister's family.

Also not much in the way of confessions. Not controversial.

[dreamcrisp1]

Same old here. Going to Spain in a month so that's cool! That's about it.

[thedutchgirl]

Dating--After being separated since nearly the beginning of the year, and being probably about a month away from the divorce being final, I am ready to date, I think. I have a happy hour tomorrow night with a guy I met through work a couple of weeks ago. It feels date-y. First one in 14+ years.

Life--XH signed the stipulated divorce decree today (finally), so it just needs to be filed and signed by the Court, and that will be it. I'm so happy to be this close to the end of the process.

Confessions--Not a safe place, yo.

[Linie]

Dating: having good moments with the BF, getting to know some of his friends. No rush, justing enjoying the weekends together

Life: major anxiety about someone very important, no appetite, job is boring, house doesn't sell

Confessions: not a safe place

[melloyello]

Dating: I've taken a step back to focus on getting more of my stuff straightened out firtst. There is a guy I met in May. But he's not a good fit for a relationship. FWB mainly

Life: I start classes on Monday! I'm hoping to move up in my company and get into a different role. So getting my degree is the first step. My boss is very supportive and thinks I'll be a good fit in the role I am looking at. It's great to work for a company that actually values their employees and wants to see them move up.

Confessions: I've been eating really healthy to lose weight and get my blood pressure in check. But I got Taco Bell tonight for dinner