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RE: Singles, do you make yourself known? - 8/29/2008 7:15:21 AM
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Prairiehiker
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Have you guys heard of a website called meetup.com... If not now you have... Go check it out and see what meetups are in your area that you're interested in. I've done this several times for hiking and biking.
There's another group called meetmarketadventures.com. It's another activity group. I might try joining them for an activity. Check them out to see if they have a group in your city.
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RE: Singles, do you make yourself known? - 8/29/2008 8:15:28 AM
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Prairiehiker
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John, if you think that's bad, here's the list of activities in my city for the meetup group:
Paranormal activities
Dungeons and Dragons
Ghost trackers
Tarot reading
Scrapbooking
Poker
hmmm...doesn't sound like any group I'd be interested in.
The meetmarket adventures group has
Hiking
Ziplining
Cooking night
biking
touring the city
etc.
This one sounds more interesting.
Edit:
The meetup group has a group for "asexual, abstinence, involuntary celibacy group". Hmmmm.....
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RE: Singles, do you make yourself known? - 8/29/2008 12:00:03 PM
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Unfortunately, what prevents us from being real is the label we receive when we show our tender side; our side that needs some comfort. You say something to the effect that you're struggling, and automatically, a vast majority of people thinks you're whining.
This needs emphasis. It is the very reason why I am not open, nor self revealing, on-line or IRL and why I quit posting.
Going back in hiding.
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RE: Singles, do you make yourself known? - 8/29/2008 12:15:20 PM
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iwillfearnoevil
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there's also http://www.meetin.org/ which is more focused on meeting and doing general activities versus the specialized meetUP groups ...
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RE: Singles, do you make yourself known? - 8/29/2008 12:16:04 PM
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Going back in hiding.
Pauley, while it's true that there are people who would judge or condemn You without grace and mercy, all in the name of love, there are also people who would lovingly accept You and not condemn You. They are here. Yeah, in this forum. Don't hide because of the few that have offended You, because there are far more who are willing to show acceptance and compassion.
What You have to recognize is that we all have a responsibility to do our part in any type of relationships, whether it's on line or off line. Much wisdom has to be exercised. You can hide, if You feel that it is the only option to You, that's not going to solve whatever relational issues You may have. You can choose to not run away, and maybe You'll see a different way at looking at things that would serve You better in the long run. OR, You can just block those whom You feel condemned by, lol. That's also an option.
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RE: Singles, do you make yourself known? - 8/29/2008 1:18:32 PM
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iwillfearnoevil - I've not heard of meetin.org - I'll check it out. You always seem to have all of these resources right at your fingertips. How do you find out all of this stuff?
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RE: Singles, do you make yourself known? - 8/29/2008 2:10:05 PM
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iwillfearnoevil
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ORIGINAL: rgod
iwillfearnoevil - I've not heard of meetin.org - I'll check it out. You always seem to have all of these resources right at your fingertips. How do you find out all of this stuff?
thanks (i think) and good question rgod ... maybe i spend too much time on the internet (is that possible?) ... i have no clue how i stumble upon stuff ... i did join my local one a while ago but never did go to any get togethers ... usually they were at restaurant, festival, hockey game, etc but everyone seemed totally friendly from what i could tell and had a definate platonic feel to it ...
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RE: Singles, do you make yourself known? - 8/29/2008 2:16:32 PM
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iwillfearnoevil - I meant it in a good way :) I think it is neat that you know about lots of different things. Thanks for sharing the link - I'll check it out.
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RE: Singles, do you make yourself known? - 8/30/2008 3:50:41 PM
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Do you want to know that there are 508 in my city?
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RE: Singles, do you make yourself known? - 8/30/2008 3:51:54 PM
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Looking at that list I'm glad I don't live where you live. The Bloomington area is twisted enough. 
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RE: Singles, do you make yourself known? - 8/30/2008 4:15:34 PM
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I can only imagine since I live what is considered to be a conservative area.
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RE: Singles, do you make yourself known? - 8/30/2008 6:45:21 PM
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Hey, guys. I'm still reading this book and came across something that would fit into THIS thread (I just posted something in another thread)
The author recommends getting ourselves emotionally healthy in nonromantic settings first. Here's some skills to practice:
* Realize your need
* Move toward others, reach out
* Be vulnerable
* Challenge distorted thinking
* Say yes to life
* Allow dependent feelings
* Recognize defenses
* Become comfortable with anger
* Take risks
* Pray
* Express empathy to others
"As you become more of a connecting person with your support system, you will be more connectable in dating. In addition, you won't be lonely. You will be grounded in these supportive and healing relationships. Because of that, you won't make bad choices in dating."
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