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Member Articles on Saying "No Thanks"

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John50, 65 M

12/29/2008 4:45 am
39 Articles, Score 0.0
Live for now.
When you are over sixty opportunities are less, time is ticking away, soon you may be unable, so if love comes - grab it with both hands. When we die, it will be for eternity....
0    4    1    3.70    12/29/2008 4:45 am   

syrena53, 55 F

8/12/2007 11:23 pm
1 Article, Score 0.0
Years 70 – Good Times!
Who lived intensely the 70 years is condemned to not to remember of him. At least not completely. There are such a big irony in that, an irony so ... years 70... ...
4    68    11    1.30    8/12/2007 11:23 pm   

Synfully_Sweet, 59 F

6/3/2007 2:34 pm
24 Articles, Score 0.0
wonders
What part of NO do people nOT ...
11    105    27    2.61    6/3/2007 2:34 pm   

terryaki, 55 M

1/30/2007 7:10 am
10 Articles, Score 0.0
in the work place
Many of you are thinking that you would never date anyone from work. This article is for the rest of you. If you are interested in the guy, you many want to think twice before playing hard to ...
6    88    37    2.48    1/30/2007 7:10 am   

compaq12, 47 M

9/22/2006 11:33 pm
1 Article, Score 0.0
How many polite ways are there to say NO?
How many polite ways are there to say NO? Seeing the title of this section of the magazine really made me stop and think, just how many polite ways are there of telling someone 'no thanks'without ...
21    320    272    1.74    9/22/2006 11:33 pm   

belIe_la_donna, 65 F

9/10/2006 7:46 pm
1 Article, Score 0.0
Just say no.
why is it so hard to "just say ...
22    272    142    2.41    9/10/2006 7:46 pm   

Ihab5, 34 M

7/28/2006 1:52 pm
1 Article, Score 0.0
Welcome 2 Syrian Airlines
Welcome 2 Syrian Airlines Hello everybody

This is your captain “Ihab” Welcoming both seated & standing passengers on board of Syrian Airlines.

We apologize ...
5    109    29    0.43    7/28/2006 1:52 pm   

petitesagesse, 46 F

7/14/2006 3:14 am
14 Articles, Score 0.0
Where are my goggles?
There are some people on this site who keep issuing invitations to me...Just by reading what they have to say, I'd sooner puke my intestines and snorkel in them than see them ...
11    224    80    2.91    7/14/2006 3:14 am   

John50, 65 M

5/9/2006 2:32 pm
39 Articles, Score 0.0
Great expectations
AS happens we get married, expect it to last for ever, it slowly falls apart, there is a lot of bitterness, and eventually we seperate. Then someone else comes along, we get on well, ahve a lot ...
13    261    76    5.11    5/9/2006 2:32 pm   

BarbieJW, 62 F

5/6/2006 1:32 pm
2 Articles, Score 0.0
Radical Muslims Kicked Out of Australia = Let's Discuss...
"No Thanks to RADICAL MUSLIMS IN AUSTRALIA
Muslims who want to live under Islamic Sharia law were told on Wednesday to get out of Australia, as the ...
22    313    183    3.55    5/6/2006 1:32 pm   

EmilyHelen, 64 F

4/22/2006 8:54 pm
2 Articles, Score 0.0
Be a Brave Heart
Men have always been looked upon as the stronger sex. I was taught that from an early age. I expect that men will be rocks--firm, solid, real.
I want to venture out and suggest that if a ...
8    271    84    4.75    4/22/2006 8:54 pm   

donnijoe, 59 M

4/20/2006 6:10 am
6 Articles, Score 0.0
last night had to say no
Last night I was in a love mood, I was going to find ly make love to somebody, anybody, I needed love. I call some one that I knew wanted me.She was most happy to get down with me. I met her at ...
24    555    256    1.91    4/20/2006 6:10 am   

michaels7734, 65 M

4/18/2006 2:57 pm
2 Articles, Score 0.0
Just say no
If i meet someone on a sight that dosent spark a connection i tell that person. Isually i try to remain friends evan if there is no romantic connection.I have run into some women that dont feel ...
7    168    41    5.35    4/18/2006 2:57 pm   

StarGazerWomyn, 56 F

3/23/2006 11:48 pm
139 Articles, Score 0.0
King of the HoneyDoo Tavern
You couldn't get hold of the things you'd done and turn them right again. Such a power might be given to the gods, but it was not given to women and men, and that was probably a good ...
2    77    35    0.00    3/23/2006 11:48 pm   

StarGazerWomyn, 56 F

3/13/2006 9:28 pm
139 Articles, Score 0.0
Passionate Encounters with Chocolate Chip Cookies and Cucumber Sandwiches
Chocolate especially in cookies is a major league aphrodisiac. There is nothing more exotic than dipping a Chocolate Chip Cookie into a fragrant cup of Java and the sensual combination slowly ...
2    104    36    0.00    3/13/2006 9:28 pm   

SqeekyBubbles, 42 F

3/11/2006 11:24 pm
1 Article, Score 0.0
How do you know if He is interested?
I had been on a few dates recently with the same guy. He seemed really keen in the beginning, then increasingly became really distant. I asked him about it and said to tell me if he wasn't ...
13    406    156    4.68    3/11/2006 11:24 pm   

StarGazerWomyn, 56 F

3/11/2006 3:17 pm
139 Articles, Score 0.0
Anger - Four of Cups
Anger when goals are not met can be used productively. Frustrations can be used to move ...
1    83    33    0.00    3/11/2006 3:17 pm   

doodlebugg, 52 F

2/21/2006 7:02 pm
4 Articles, Score 0.0
Married Men need not Apply
Whats up with all these married men winking and sending messages to single a woman . I'm not interested in a f#$%^ buddy and most of the ladies in here are looking for people that are potential ...
12    440    171    5.21    2/21/2006 7:02 pm   

stoneduck, 75 M

2/20/2006 5:09 pm
103 Articles, Score 0.0
Why?
listen you guys we listened to his trill “why walk when we can ride, it’s like 3 AM , no buses, I’ve done it before , no sweat .” he tried a number of cars eventually found one , ...
3    140    24    4.83    2/20/2006 5:09 pm   

Judy1946, 62 F

2/14/2006 9:48 am
26 Articles, Score 0.0
Opportunities to Say "No Thanks"
The first opportunity to say "no thanks" is in the writing stage. If they are merely more forward than you like block them out and send them a quick short email that they have offended you and ...
7    259    74    6.58    2/14/2006 9:48 am   

snowonroof2006, 67 M

2/3/2006 2:29 am
1 Article, Score 0.0
Sex after a couple of dates
If you expect sex within a few dates, you aren't looking for a meaningful relationship, you're just looking for a "Quickie". Go down to the corner and pick up your local street slut, she'll get ...
10    294    82    3.60    2/3/2006 2:29 am   

stoneduck, 75 M

2/3/2006 12:16 am
103 Articles, Score 0.0
hotel lobby request
Please I have an unusual request My car is on the on the far side Of the parking lot I am afraid Would you walk with me Short and soaked and afraid Her hair sodden shoelaces Open face ...
5    186    36    4.53    2/3/2006 12:16 am   

kanna34, 38 M

1/27/2006 4:55 pm
4 Articles, Score 0.0
Is it easy to say NO?
We often say Yes and its easy. Do you think its easy to say NO to some one? Is it not hurting ...
6    174    54    3.47    1/27/2006 4:55 pm   

ProSe42, 67 M

1/25/2006 8:05 pm
2 Articles, Score 0.0
Discussing Sex in an E-mail?
A female friend mentioned that she was getting a number of e-mails from men, particularly widowers, who state in their initial e-mail that they expect sex by the third date. She asked me for my ...
44    979    488    2.76    1/25/2006 8:05 pm   

coby7777, 68 F

1/24/2006 11:28 pm
80 Articles, Score 0.0
how many 'NO THANKS"
either I am awfully picky or else I am just the world's worst judge of character of all. I have sent many emails out since away before Christmas to email's that wanted to chat or commute ...
8    266    46    5.02    1/24/2006 11:28 pm   

stoneduck, 75 M

1/23/2006 2:40 pm
103 Articles, Score 0.0
Terminus
Joe and a disembodied voice One Act Play chair center stage Joe a retired mechanic sits / waits Joe enters right / sits j. so this is it / what the fuck / you die ...
1    96    14    4.58    1/23/2006 2:40 pm   

Blktarzan35, 34 M

1/20/2006 1:49 pm
1 Article, Score 0.0
Its not difficult to be polite...
Really, I should know...think about it...I'm a Belgian national who works in the US, african ancestry and attracted to the attitudes and maturity of older women, sometimes significantly ...
4    147    34    5.58    1/20/2006 1:49 pm   

sunshineokie, 64 F

1/15/2006 9:37 pm
7 Articles, Score 0.0
STRAWS FROM MY BALE: Sunshineokie
He has endeared himself to me forever. We IM'd and phoned and e-mailed for 8-months. The he flew in from out of state for a week of 'togetherness' and sightseeing. It went well. Laughed, relaxed, ...
0    205    21    6.34    1/15/2006 9:37 pm   

fringetree, 61 F

1/7/2006 12:46 pm
1 Article, Score 0.0
What to do with nude photographs...
Okay so my profile is more or less blunt and honest. That doesn't mean that I'm asking guys to send me messages with nude photographs in them. If I wanted such a photo I'd ask for one. I got ...
32    689    257    3.01    1/7/2006 12:46 pm   

RealGem, 64 F

1/5/2006 8:12 am
2 Articles, Score 0.0
A Considerate Way To Say I'm Not Interested!
Everyone has feelings and wants to be wanted and accepted, 'no matter the age'. It is not difficult to be considerate and kind unless you have a history of being abused. People usually give back ...
3    230    54    6.24    1/5/2006 8:12 am   

stoneduck, 75 M

12/13/2005 12:52 am
103 Articles, Score 0.0
50 / 50 spread
either way 50/50 spread takes place outside Day’s Inn G : has just parked his truck , is about to register he : approaches G she : follows he he : can you loan us ...
4    161    23    3.48    12/13/2005 12:52 am   

coby7777, 68 F

11/28/2005 1:42 am
80 Articles, Score 0.0
Do you ever wonder
do men say"no thanks" do men even know how to say "no". do men ever turn down the offer of going out with a nice looking lady, do they KNOW how to say ...
4    219    32    4.27    11/28/2005 1:42 am   

coby7777, 68 F

11/24/2005 8:18 pm
80 Articles, Score 0.0
The word "NO"
Is it harder for a woman or a man to tell their friend that they are not interested anymore. Why is it hard for us to let the other person know that we are not interested.Wouldn't you think that ...
3    141    14    5.54    11/24/2005 8:18 pm   

breathless02, 60 F

11/1/2005 2:44 pm
2 Articles, Score 0.0
Learning to hit the right keys to say NO!
I might be able to say NO better if I learned to hit the right keys, spelling is not my problem it is getting over anxious and hitting the wrong keys. Please excuse my spelling on my last ...
2    127    15    1.75    11/1/2005 2:44 pm   

nexdanc, 54 F

10/21/2005 8:43 pm
1 Article, Score 0.0
Will & Grace without the gay.
Everyone I'm sure has watched Will & Grace.Haven't you ever thought to yourself, "what a great relationship they have going on"? Only to remember that Will is gay.But then you start to think.What ...
3    116    9    5.14    10/21/2005 8:43 pm   

Wiccan9, 67 M

9/27/2005 8:16 am
3 Articles, Score 0.0
Re: Has Declined Your Invitation
I see I have now been accused of being an angry man... Angry...never but sadly disappointed with some of the comments made these ladies One asked me if I had contacted "Every American Lady"??? I ...
5    279    31    2.95    9/27/2005 8:16 am   

LilSassyRedhead, 57 F

9/12/2005 2:37 pm
2 Articles, Score 0.0
Some call me a HELL CAT.. But me, I call it God's work...
Seems approiate this go here, as so many people seem to have great issues with those with redhair..or perhaps it's just me..LOL..yea, It's just me, Sassy lil me...But my spirit is mine and ya'll ...
15    471    114    4.07    9/12/2005 2:37 pm   

Wiccan9, 67 M

9/7/2005 12:00 pm
3 Articles, Score 0.0
Has Declined Your Invitation
I seem that two votes in my last artical were "Dont Like's" Presumably these may be two of the ladies I was talking about and seems I hit a raw nerve. <br> Sorry if I got to you ladies ...
2    156    10    0.60    9/7/2005 12:00 pm   

partnerseeker, 70 M

9/2/2005 11:16 am
2 Articles, Score 0.0
Are sites a Money-making Racket.
During the last couple of days, I had made a posting (which was denied by the offices for reasons they refused to inform me of) in response to a posting by a guy named "John" who had made comments ...
1    90    14    4.10    9/2/2005 11:16 am   

Wiccan9, 67 M

8/31/2005 11:33 am
3 Articles, Score 0.0
Has Declined your invitation
How many of us have had this????? You contact some one who's been in the ladies IM room for ages and you dropped them a short message. You would think they would at least say thank for ...
7    186    24    0.86    8/31/2005 11:33 am   

blithespirit, 63 M

8/23/2005 10:32 pm
3 Articles, Score 0.0
arrange to say no
Usually it is "no" so I found the best way is to set things up so that it is easy to say "no". First make the date short, in public, in daylight eg for coffee. Make it clear this is to decide ...
4    206    26    4.43    8/23/2005 10:32 pm   

LouiseA, 61 F

8/19/2005 10:50 pm
1 Article, Score 0.0
Look/See
Whenever I meet someone for the first time it is for coffee. I have used this way prior to internet dating. I make it clear that at the end of coffee, we will make a decision on what’s next. Hand ...
3    132    13    5.32    8/19/2005 10:50 pm   

kels00, 47 F

7/22/2005 4:22 pm
9 Articles, Score 0.0
THE FIRST STEP...
It takes great courage in a lot of cases for people to take the first step in showing/alerting someone your interested in them.. it cost nothing to be polite and say... thanks but no thanks ...it ...
5    230    37    4.25    7/22/2005 4:22 pm   

Dragoninrain, 53 F

7/13/2005 6:29 am
1 Article, Score 0.0
First impressions are not always a best indicator for me!
Interesting posts by many people. <br> A lesson I have learned is that my 'gut' instincts often are much lower then my stomach so not always a great indicator of what I need in my life ...
2    177    25    6.67    7/13/2005 6:29 am   

kkayt, 65 F

6/27/2005 8:52 pm
2 Articles, Score 0.0
Does kindness matter when saying
I try to remember that the people on the net are not just names and thumbnail shots, but real people with hearts and histories and hearts on thier sleeves. We all have enough bumps and bruises ...
4    138    20    6.19    6/27/2005 8:52 pm   

discreetday2, 52 M

6/14/2005 12:59 pm
5 Articles, Score 0.0
How to say no
What is the most tactful way for a male to tell a lady he isn't interested in her without hurting her feelings? Is it better to act somewhat interested and then drag things out and hope she reads ...
11    356    88    2.64    6/14/2005 12:59 pm   

hoshkir, 47 M

6/13/2005 9:46 am
1 Article, Score 0.0
do your best to do not say (no) to any lady
if you start to go out with a lady which at the first you think that she is the one exactly that you have been looking for and after some dating you will find out that you were wronge.in my point ...
4    234    31    4.20    6/13/2005 9:46 am   

Nurseparamedic25, 55 M

6/9/2005 8:00 am
2 Articles, Score 0.0
If Your Adult Enough....
To make a connection and follow through with a date that leaves a less than desired feeling in you, then you should be adult enough to let the other person know that you are not interested. ...
9    350    52    6.14    6/9/2005 8:00 am   

richard6029, 58 M

5/30/2005 12:31 pm
28 Articles, Score 0.0
you can always block them
No one likes rejection. Least of all a man. We have this wonderful image of ourselves. I look in the mirror when I'm shaving and see someone totally different in a photograph. If someone gets in ...
3    188    28    5.81    5/30/2005 12:31 pm   

ruggedntenderaty, 61 M

5/27/2005 5:45 pm
7 Articles, Score 0.0
What is the best way women want to hear No Thank You?
Men can answer also, but of course I am interested in what is the least problem for a woman to hear. <br> As for me I enjoy the first instant you feel it is a no go, that you say we ...
11    350    75    3.18    5/27/2005 5:45 pm   

SpiritQuest, 61 F

5/26/2005 12:35 pm
1 Article, Score 0.0
Good Old-Fashioned Courtesy
I'm fairly new to the Internet "meeting scene" and the first thing I noticed was the discourtesy of someone not replying to a note that's been sent. I've had some wonderful encounters. Don't get ...
6    220    26    7.02    5/26/2005 12:35 pm   

TheONEnONLY, 56 F

5/23/2005 9:19 pm
3 Articles, Score 0.0
Just be Honest!!! but Tactful!!
If after chatting/meeting someone who may be more interested in you, than you are in them, just say so. You don't have to be blatantly blunt by saying "I think you are a creep", Or "You are ...
1    129    23    5.81    5/23/2005 9:19 pm   

TheONEnONLY, 56 F

5/23/2005 12:21 pm
3 Articles, Score 0.0
Looking for Platonic "Discreet Fun"??
Anyone listed on Senior Friend Finder who is not seriously seeking a LTR should remove themselves from this site and go list themselves in Adult Friend Finder or other "Relationships for Fun" ...
17    396    85    2.22    5/23/2005 12:21 pm   

Madisgrandma, 56 F

5/9/2005 2:26 pm
8 Articles, Score 0.0
You Just Met Him. Now What?
OK ladies, so you met what might be a potential "Mr. Right" and then find out he's not the one. What do you do? <br> You'll know in less than 5 minutes if you want to continue to see ...
12    376    90    1.76    5/9/2005 2:26 pm   

Buttercup999, 54 F

4/27/2005 2:20 pm
3 Articles, Score 0.0
Many Ways to say "No Thanks"
- You just walk out the door, - make a big scene in a restaurant, - never call again (changing number is a plus!) - tell them all of their faults, - claim a mental breakdown, - tell them ...
6    196    35    2.97    4/27/2005 2:20 pm   

Finelady4u, 63 F

4/19/2005 4:24 pm
3 Articles, Score 0.0
Let's Have Some Manners!
I think we all need to treat those interested in us, whether online or in person, with at least some human dignity. This means acknowledging the mail we receive unless it is vulgar or abusive, ...
1    132    27    5.13    4/19/2005 4:24 pm   

ahappysoul52, 56 F

4/16/2005 10:25 am
1 Article, Score 0.0
date from hell #2
i had a similar exprience like date from hell.i laughed at his experience but not for long because i realized it's probably as embarrassing for a male as it is for a female and they were in a ...
2    301    22    3.97    4/16/2005 10:25 am   

salesninja, 42 M

4/6/2005 8:39 pm
1 Article, Score 0.0
Date From Hell
This is one of my personal experiences and the names have been removed to protect the not-so-innocent. Seven years ago, my mother was dying of cancer. My aunt told me that I needed a new hobby ...
4    467    40    6.99    4/6/2005 8:39 pm   

gladie53, 57 F

3/24/2005 5:21 am
1 Article, Score 0.0
pictures not important
I think if you like the person you are chatting with looks are not important now if you are seriously looking for a mate a pic ok but we are all friends who cares291 what one looks like we are ...
3    217    39    4.70    3/24/2005 5:21 am   

karen1, 53 F

3/23/2005 5:12 am
1 Article, Score 0.0
just say im not allowed an opinion
i just spent my whole night posting my opinions on members articles only to be sent back declined.why is it some can say what they want when others cannot?oh-im not a paying ...
10    314    46    3.73    3/23/2005 5:12 am   

Honeysum, 73 F

3/10/2005 5:46 pm
3 Articles, Score 0.0
Honesty Is Worth It
We all submit the most flattering photographs, but that is not fair when the time comes to meet in person. Guess it takes courage to be that real. I study a photograph for personality, style, ...
4    183    25    4.24    3/10/2005 5:46 pm   

Honeysum, 73 F

3/10/2005 5:35 pm
3 Articles, Score 0.0
Every One Who Writes Me Deserves My Respect
I try not to leave anyone feeling "down" just because we are not a fit. We all are searching for companionship, with such hope and humility. It has been a sweet venture for me, for many of you ...
2    130    18    5.58    3/10/2005 5:35 pm   

arizonaboy1950, 60 M

2/17/2005 10:26 pm
1 Article, Score 0.0
Beware of Arizonaboy1950
This is Sherry, his girlfriend of six years; I stumbled upon his add after he returned my camera to me, broken. Then found out he was trolling for couples on the internet..This is SICK and I hope ...
7    557    56    4.44    2/17/2005 10:26 pm   

2ofus4u2share, 59 C

2/10/2005 11:36 am
4 Articles, Score 0.0
make it neat not messy
If you are involved with someone and you decide the time has come to bring your relationship to an end do it honestly and without any unneeded ...
2    166    21    5.23    2/10/2005 11:36 am   

Safrana, 60 F

2/9/2005 10:39 pm
3 Articles, Score 0.0
up front, I am married, Is this a problem?If so ,no wasting time
I found out that someone lived in my region and wanted to say a couple of things like greetings, have you lived there all your life, what do you like to do? Well that is how I like to start ...
2    331    35    1.92    2/9/2005 10:39 pm   

John50, 65 M

1/30/2005 2:35 pm
39 Articles, Score 0.0
Money making Racket
Is this site a money making racket?. You cannot really become properly involved unless you pay big "bucks" and become either a gold or silver member, i.e you cannot download profiles, photographs ...
15    340    71    4.27    1/30/2005 2:35 pm   

happy21946, 60 F

1/25/2005 12:00 am
1 Article, Score 0.0
Is your profile the true you?
I am a 58 year old women and alot of times i read profiles from some men that usually starts with, man looking for sensual women, or his profile title may read, looking for women to love and ...
24    506    94    3.41    1/25/2005 12:00 am   

2always, 57 M

1/12/2005 12:00 am
2 Articles, Score 0.0
Why don't women respond
I have noticed that on this site and other sites that I belong to, that women wait for a man to make contact with them. Once he has made the first move in contacting them, they just simply don't ...
22    506    130    4.70    1/12/2005 12:00 am   

beeaired, 70 M

12/31/2004 12:00 am
9 Articles, Score 0.0
Drinking
After 25 years of marriage. My wife at that time had decided that I was running around. So she left for a week to visit her dad, on xmas day (1984)This was the third time. So, being who I am, I ...
7    333    45    4.62    12/31/2004 12:00 am   

ph214672, 58 F

12/26/2004 12:00 am
1 Article, Score 0.0
Why do they get so excited?
This is such a public place to have a sexual encounter.. Why would you? And then if you got passed around in this area.. What will everyone think of you? Does that make you a cyber ho? I ...
4    361    52    3.16    12/26/2004 12:00 am   

Adventrimax, 59 M

12/25/2004 12:00 am
18 Articles, Score 0.0
Rejection
What is it about rejection people take so personally? <br> <br> Why did the ex take it so bad that I rejected her offer of X-Mas Eve intimacy? <br> <br> Because I ...
7    158    34    1.17    12/25/2004 12:00 am   

beeaired, 70 M

12/25/2004 12:00 am
9 Articles, Score 0.0
so easy to say **no thanks**
When asked..no thanks is an easy way to get out of a jam.Sometimes that is all it takes to get out of a relationship also. This must be done at the very beginning if you feel you dont really need ...
7    153    35    3.15    12/25/2004 12:00 am   

Adventrimax, 59 M

12/23/2004 12:00 am
18 Articles, Score 0.0
I said," No Thanks," Lately...
It was to by soon to be ex to her question, "Maybe, someday we'll re-marry." <br> NO THANKS. <br> <br> That was good practice and it felt good. <br> I received ...
4    145    25    3.02    12/23/2004 12:00 am   

Nelsonnr, 56 M

12/14/2004 12:00 am
1 Article, Score 0.0
Why from across the seas
I've been new to this on line date for only a few months and I can't understand why I get winks and get put on hotlist from women from across the seas when there is a slim to none possibly of ...
15    345    76    3.23    12/14/2004 12:00 am   

sunnyrain195, 50 F

12/11/2004 12:00 am
7 Articles, Score 0.0
C-H-A-N-G-E
If you are not riding the wave of change you'll find yourself beneath ...
4    159    41    2.14    12/11/2004 12:00 am   

mustmeet, 55 M

11/28/2004 12:00 am
4 Articles, Score 0.0
WHAT IS REALLY RUDE ???
SINCE BEING HERE ( ONLY A FEW WEEKS ) <br> I HAVE ENCOUNTERED SOME REALLY RUDE WOMEN !! CAN'T SPEAK ABOUT THE MEN AS I AM A MAN AND DONT CONTACT MEN...LOL AT FIRST I THOUGHT...WELL ...
12    328    62    3.21    11/28/2004 12:00 am   

chriskre, 45 F

11/15/2004 12:00 am
1 Article, Score 0.0
Long distance relationships.
Maybe I'm too new to this online dating but I find that many nice guys respond to me from other cities across the country but it seems almost like an impossibility that anything meaningful can ...
8    168    44    3.38    11/15/2004 12:00 am   

Still57AndFine, 62 M

10/22/2004 12:00 am
15 Articles, Score 0.0
Response to;- Married Unfortunetly
I wish there was a way I could understand how a marriage of two people can be held together when love doesn't exist anymore. I wish I could understand how anyone could place a higher value over ...
14    278    89    4.34    10/22/2004 12:00 am   

seashelly222, 57 F

10/21/2004 12:00 am
2 Articles, Score 0.0
Hey!
If you have put someone on your hotlist and have decided, either you or both of you, not to correspond anymore, please take that person off your hotlist! Otherwise, there you are, the first on ...
1    176    26    3.78    10/21/2004 12:00 am   

SFMaven, 46 F

10/21/2004 12:00 am
6 Articles, Score 0.0
The Anticlimatic Meeting
Sometimes after talking on the phone, sending letters, pictures and such just not take the place of the first meeting. I had long learned to keep one's heart out of it until that first meeting. ...
4    164    34    4.95    10/21/2004 12:00 am   

YourBondagedoc, 51 M

10/12/2004 12:00 am
5 Articles, Score 0.0
Response to saying No!
If your spouse is dying and the laws of the marrage are holding you back from cheating, what happens when the spouse that is dying gives you permision to start a relationship? <br> ...
8    120    20    0.57    10/12/2004 12:00 am   

YourBondagedoc, 51 M

10/12/2004 12:00 am
5 Articles, Score 0.0
Oh My Gosh!
Don't give up on one who has no manors or know how to spark a relationship, God put everyone here on this big blue planet, there is always one who is seeking you, even if you gave up on the first ...
2    64    10    3.58    10/12/2004 12:00 am   

Jacker6, 72 M

10/11/2004 12:00 am
1 Article, Score 0.0
I consider myself lucky.
I take the time to compose a decent note in reply to a woman's request to correspond with her or in initiating my interest in getting to know her. If we are not interested in each other after a ...
6    115    19    5.63    10/11/2004 12:00 am   

Still57AndFine, 62 M

10/5/2004 12:00 am
15 Articles, Score 0.0
Response to:- "Love"
If I were a man delivering pizzas and a woman said this to me I'm sure I'd say no thanks give me the ten bucks and I'll be out of there. I once did an estimate for a contract for work around a ...
8    191    48    1.08    10/5/2004 12:00 am   

easygoing595, 64 F

10/4/2004 12:00 am
1 Article, Score 0.0
respones to your no thanks
not only women do that but so do a lot of men. it doesnt cost any one to be polite. ...
2    102    17    4.12    10/4/2004 12:00 am   

missred58, 64 F

9/21/2004 12:00 am
1 Article, Score 0.0
Married Men
I would like to thank SillyWizardess for the article she wrote, it spells out how allot of us women feel. <br> I also am a widow and loved my husband very much. The last 3 yrs of his ...
9    252    53    4.37    9/21/2004 12:00 am   

pebs, 61 F

9/14/2004 12:00 am
1 Article, Score 0.0
Hell hath no furylike a man scorned !
I am speechless but since "MM: Male Motives (good handle )and his web site named " Cracked Rabbit" should have been a warning! I have just read his SCORCHING "bogus" website under my name ...I ...
3    213    57    7.53    9/14/2004 12:00 am   

cdma321, 50 M

9/8/2004 12:00 am
1 Article, Score 0.0
Reply to Rude responce2
If all you want is proper spelling ask for old english teachers only. Some of write as we think and a few spelling errors should not get your shorts in an uprore (I know I misspelled that!) ...
4    67    29    5.15    9/8/2004 12:00 am   

NENA, 59 F

9/1/2004 12:00 am
1 Article, Score 0.0
Give my regards the hard way!
Hey, I don't know about you, but I have trouble coming up with "no thank you" lines when the person is down right rude or weird. "No thanks, I'm not interested, and neither is my room mate" or "No ...
7    215    46    7.68    9/1/2004 12:00 am   

Scooter104, 73 F

8/18/2004 12:00 am
32 Articles, Score 0.0
What does likes or dislikes have to do with joining a net
Joining someones network of friends doesn't mean you have to be friends joined at the hip for eternity. It is simply an invitation to join a group of friends. What does it have to do with any one ...
1    62    57    6.81    8/18/2004 12:00 am   

lovelydame3000, 39 F

8/15/2004 12:00 am
1 Article, Score 0.0
I am 'me'
I have the right to choose, do i not? Just because i am sexstarved, do i have to jump in bed with every hunk i see? Is'nt there anything called mental compatability or love? Why can't a man stand ...
5    120    57    6.69    8/15/2004 12:00 am   

Flirtybrit, 64 F

8/15/2004 12:00 am
6 Articles, Score 0.0
Oh My Gosh
I had a lovely meal with a gentleman, at the local fish restaurant. One of the problems we encountered was that he had absolutely nothing to say. I dealt with the problem, by initiating ...
9    314    79    5.30    8/15/2004 12:00 am   

Scooter104, 73 F

7/19/2004 12:00 am
32 Articles, Score 0.0
ARE WE REALLY LOOKING FOR FRIENDS
So many people come into SFF or any other "Friends Site". All profess to be lonely and wanting someone to "love" or "befriend" or "just someone to talk to". So then why so many declines? ...
4    76    76    8.19    7/19/2004 12:00 am   

Chardygirl, 65 F

7/11/2004 12:00 am
6 Articles, Score 0.0
Reply to "Marriage in the Distionary"
The question of whether the sexual proclivities, desires or habits should be discussed "before" marriage. I personally think these proclivities should be tried before marriage...."talk is ...
2    62    124    1.67    7/11/2004 12:00 am   

ddonaldd, 59 M

7/10/2004 12:00 am
9 Articles, Score 0.0
Marriage in the Dictionary
My dictionaries do not mention sex under the definition of marriage or marry. As a board certified divorce attorney, I know that non-consumation is not absolute grounds for annulment i.e. a ...
0    37    44    1.97    7/10/2004 12:00 am   

Chardygirl, 65 F

7/2/2004 12:00 am
6 Articles, Score 0.0
Sometimes A Woman
Sometimes a woman cares for a man when she shouldn’t Sometimes a woman wants a friend, and he wouldn’t Sometimes a woman wants to be treated like a woman, and he couldn’t <br> ...
4    76    102    3.07    7/2/2004 12:00 am   

bklynblueeyes19, 59 F

6/27/2004 12:00 am
31 Articles, Score 0.0
Reply to "rude response"
Following SFF advise to write the article first using a text editor and its spellcheck would help everyone to avoid spelling errors. ...
2    39    41    2.69    6/27/2004 12:00 am   

jasminetea,

6/27/2004 12:00 am
1 Article, Score 0.0
if the spelling is correct, try a better title
I just had to respond to the article about the choice of names and the spelling in profiles and e-mails. Call me fussy but if a person can't take the time to use spell check when writing a ...
3    52    48    5.03    6/27/2004 12:00 am   

DreamQuest, 58 F

6/23/2004 12:00 am
1 Article, Score 0.0
Love
Some females fall in love really quickly and that scares guys away. If I say, "I'm in love with you, I want to marry you, I want to move in with you." They say: "Ma'am, just give me the ten ...
10    132    120    0.61    6/23/2004 12:00 am   

PattyLee, 67 F

6/22/2004 12:00 am
1 Article, Score 0.0
Rude reply
I added a very nice man to my network(at least I thought he was nice)I recieved a relpy from him saying that he was looking for a younger and prettier woman, he is 66 and Im 63, the compatable ...
3    71    94    7.28    6/22/2004 12:00 am   

nickroscoff, 63 M

6/22/2004 12:00 am
1 Article, Score 0.0
Married - unfortunately
Gypsy Rose thinks we should all love our partners and I think it would be wonderful if we did. She is widowed and I hope that her life with her husband was good. Unfortunately people sometimes ...
6    64    141    1.04    6/22/2004 12:00 am   

petiepau53, 60 M

6/20/2004 12:00 am
3 Articles, Score 0.0
common decency
why is it that when you go to a chat room, there are people there that when you talk to them they don't respond. I think it is "Common Decency" to tell that person you don't wish to conversate ...
4    55    50    6.18    6/20/2004 12:00 am   

oxnard5625,

6/17/2004 12:00 am
2 Articles, Score 0.0
OnLine Contacts
It seems to me there are a lot of ladies who either list themselves as a lark, as a dare or as a joke. I have asked some five star fits to just say hello and no response. I don't think there is ...
3    83    54    7.49    6/17/2004 12:00 am   

bikerjoe2000, 55 M

6/16/2004 12:00 am
1 Article, Score 0.0
why dont people at least say no thanks
it's so fustrating to go to all the trouble to search for that someone speasel and try to contact them only to be ignored. if you can contact them they can respond by replying to e mail. even if ...
4    98    48    6.35    6/16/2004 12:00 am   

JustLinda4U, 56 F

6/12/2004 12:00 am
9 Articles, Score 0.0
Heartache Of Breaking Up
Lost in a world of unknown sadness; Smiles and laughter hidden by distress. Living my life in a dream-like state, Nothing I can do but sit here and wait. My once happy heart has been broken ...
1    54    57    4.90    6/12/2004 12:00 am   

SillyWizardess, 60 F

6/10/2004 12:00 am
1 Article, Score 0.0
A Response to Why some MARRIED people seek companionship here
I strongly disagree with the reasons for looking outside the marriage listed in the article, "Why Some MARRIED People Seek Companionship." I think the person very eloquently wrote a load of ...
4    102    118    6.77    6/10/2004 12:00 am   

NHRetiree, 74 F

5/31/2004 12:00 am
1 Article, Score 0.0
RE: Respect
Have you ever thought that perhaps your screen name turns people off? "Hottotrot"...how much respect does that show the women with whom you're trying to communicate? Also, your spelling and ...
2    55    113    3.90    5/31/2004 12:00 am   

Bajacon, 68 F

5/25/2004 12:00 am
2 Articles, Score 0.0
Re repect.
Perhaps if one wants respect one should begin by showing respect. Like the name or handle you choose. ...
2    32    37    6.96    5/25/2004 12:00 am   

hottotrot887, 63 M

5/23/2004 12:00 am
2 Articles, Score 0.0
More on respect!!!!!!!!!!
I thought when I joined this site that being a Senior site that the Women on this site would be mature! but I guess I was wrong.I think if you reply to a person more than twice, then all of a ...
1    78    89    2.10    5/23/2004 12:00 am   

lovesummer,

5/18/2004 12:00 am
1 Article, Score 0.0
HOW TO NICELY TELL SOMEONE THAT YOU ARE NOT INTERESTED
I think that one of the most difficult aspects of online dating is telling someone that you have met that you don't think you have any basis for a friendship without huring the persons feelings. ...
5    71    189    4.48    5/18/2004 12:00 am   

isaoora_ie, 51 F

5/17/2004 12:00 am
2 Articles, Score 0.0
Re:Respect
Have you actually spoken to most women on this site or are you generalising? Why do most men on this site judge women on their appearance? Oops...I am generalising... I have not spoken to or ...
3    70    31    1.61    5/17/2004 12:00 am   

hottotrot887, 63 M

5/9/2004 12:00 am
2 Articles, Score 0.0
Respect!!!!
I find that the majority of Women on this site don't have any idea of what being courtios realy means.I'm refering to being polite enough and having the respect too at least reply with a NO ...
3    38    65    6.93    5/9/2004 12:00 am   

gypsywoman24, 55 F

5/6/2004 12:00 am
2 Articles, Score 0.0
Send more five-star matches!
I tracked a lovely man down in Wisconsin (pix appeared in my network or whatever) and stated that, yes, it might be quite a trek from Maryland to Milwaukee, but that's what I'm planning! ...
3    99    106    3.40    5/6/2004 12:00 am   

49er, 60 M

4/13/2004 12:00 am
1 Article, Score 0.0
No marriage no sex.
Sex is a “marriage” of two people. Look “marriage” up in any dictionary. I’m not trying to be cold, but that IS the definition of the term. Okay, so there may or may not be any sociological ...
2    83    113    5.08    4/13/2004 12:00 am   

tigergin60, 66 F

4/12/2004 12:00 am
7 Articles, Score 0.0
women are out looking too
I read all these articles about the married men out looking. They aren't the only ones. there are alot of married ladies out there looking too, whether for fantasy, escape or real interest in ...
1    42    123    4.02    4/12/2004 12:00 am   

IMAdeline,

4/11/2004 12:00 am
1 Article, Score 0.0
Winks
I receive winks , but no one ever follows up when I send and e-mail....is anyone else having this problem. I also reply to sevral ads and don't recieve an answer. Being a paying member I think we ...
2    55    221    3.98    4/11/2004 12:00 am   

tigergin60, 66 F

4/3/2004 12:00 am
7 Articles, Score 0.0
re: georgie girl's soulmates
Hey Georgie girl..Don't try to teach your friend to say no thanks..It is her choice and if she is happy then that is all that matters. I am involved with a married man..we are best friends ...
3    55    60    2.01    4/3/2004 12:00 am   

Rhino29615, 59 M

4/3/2004 12:00 am
2 Articles, Score 0.0
Why some MARRIED people seek companionship here.
Monogamy in a relationship is not always possible. Sometimes people have difficulty accepting this universal truth. <br> One's marital partner might develop an incurable psychological ...
2    48    83    4.81    4/3/2004 12:00 am   

bklynblueeyes19, 59 F

4/1/2004 12:00 am
31 Articles, Score 0.0
Pleeeeezzzzzz
75% of the men on my cupid's match list are MARRIED. The word must have gotten out that this is the place to go for women looking to be a partner in adultery. To add insult to injury, they can't ...
3    47    122    6.16    4/1/2004 12:00 am   

GYPSYROSE7, 74 F

2/24/2004 12:00 am
7 Articles, Score 0.0
MARRIED AND LOOKING
ITS BEYOND ME WHY SO MANY MEN ARE OUT LOOKING FOR A RELATIONSHIP . WHY CAN'T WE BE SATISFIED WITH OUR COMPANION AND LOVE THEM AND HONOR THEM AS WE PROMISED WHEN THEY WERE FIRST MARRIED . IF THE ...
2    36    182    3.71    2/24/2004 12:00 am   

treasure122, 55 F

2/19/2004 12:00 am
1 Article, Score 0.0
saying get lost to married men
Well your looking for mr. right the easy to get along with ones the ones that dont ask to many questions and talk about discreet meetings - are usually married some times they admit it sometimes ...
1    30    141    2.73    2/19/2004 12:00 am   

oma52, 57 F

2/6/2004 12:00 am
2 Articles, Score 0.0
Saying NO to those who think SSF is a shopping Mall for intimate encounters.
One of the nice things about this service is I can say No Thank You quite easily and quickly if the first e-mail contact or wink (after reading the profile)leads me to do so. Has anyone else but ...
3    116    162    7.49    2/6/2004 12:00 am   

deegee,

12/19/2003 12:00 am
1 Article, Score 0.0
Say" No Thanks" with a personl note, not some form letter.
I feel if we make an investment in money and time, we should be polite enough to answer each one in a short personal '"Yes, we might have something in common to go further, let's continue ...
1    38    164    8.31    12/19/2003 12:00 am   

teddybear1951m,

11/24/2003 12:00 am
1 Article, Score 0.0
no condom no sex
When I was in my mid thirty's my then girlfriend of several years had her tubes tied and so was no longer able to become pregant. One night she discovered I still had condoms and threw them out ...
2    61    228    4.40    11/24/2003 12:00 am   

Sobriquet, 60 F

8/4/2003 12:00 am
9 Articles, Score 0.0
to sex without condoms
No, I am not cutting and pasting. This is a personal account of recent dating. Oo la la. He is handsome. He kept asking me out. He seemed to pester me. I couldn't shake him so I told him ...
2    92    173    7.51    8/4/2003 12:00 am   

ForeverRose1941,

2/11/2003 12:00 am
1 Article, Score 0.0
Why post an old picture... what if you meet.... then what?
We have all no doubt aged, but why post an old picture???? What if you get on and decide to meet... I have had many experiences where I had to say "No Thanks" Some of us age more graceful then ...
3    53    394    8.66    2/11/2003 12:00 am   

Ricecracker,

7/31/2002 12:00 am
2 Articles, Score 0.0
nope advice
Since I am a widow, financially secure, I have attracted interest from several near-indigent older and younger men of my acquaitance. This has posed a problem to me, since I'm someone who always ...
2    85    509    3.65    7/31/2002 12:00 am