Comments on: A Man’s 9 Rules For Dating In His 40’s And My Response http://singledads.wordpress.com/2007/10/28/a-mans-9-rules-for-dating-in-his-40s-and-my-response/ Remedies and resources for the responsible single dad. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:56:58 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: A Personals Ad that Will Make you Laugh Out Loud http://singledads.wordpress.com/2007/10/28/a-mans-9-rules-for-dating-in-his-40s-and-my-response/#comment-1079 A Personals Ad that Will Make you Laugh Out Loud Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:01:31 +0000 http://singledads.wordpress.com/2007/10/28/a-mans-9-rules-for-dating-in-his-40s-and-my-response/#comment-1079 [...] mssinglemama on October 29, 2007 Was just inspired by Clark, and and entry on his Single Dad blog to post a hilarious personal I once saw on Craigslist. It was so funny I actually e-mailed it [...] [...] mssinglemama on October 29, 2007 Was just inspired by Clark, and and entry on his Single Dad blog to post a hilarious personal I once saw on Craigslist. It was so funny I actually e-mailed it [...]

]]> By: Erin http://singledads.wordpress.com/2007/10/28/a-mans-9-rules-for-dating-in-his-40s-and-my-response/#comment-772 Erin Sat, 10 Nov 2007 17:21:54 +0000 http://singledads.wordpress.com/2007/10/28/a-mans-9-rules-for-dating-in-his-40s-and-my-response/#comment-772 That next-to-last sentence has a typo. Should say "40's" not 30's. See I make mistakes and can admit it. That next-to-last sentence has a typo. Should say “40’s” not 30’s. See I make mistakes and can admit it.

]]> By: Erin http://singledads.wordpress.com/2007/10/28/a-mans-9-rules-for-dating-in-his-40s-and-my-response/#comment-771 Erin Sat, 10 Nov 2007 17:18:19 +0000 http://singledads.wordpress.com/2007/10/28/a-mans-9-rules-for-dating-in-his-40s-and-my-response/#comment-771 I agree with the person who said that Mr. 40's and dating is bitter. I am in my mid/late forties who never wanted to be a singel parent. I waited for the right guy and the right time to have children (I have only one). Mr. Right turned out to be a closet drinker and a porn addict. My fault? I don't think so. I like to give people the benefit of doubt. So here I am, not fitting in anywhere with my peers, because their kids are grown, and not able to relate to the 20-somethings who are just starting families. Talk about a lonely world. I'm independent because I've been forced to be. I have a nice figure and I care about a lot of things. I'm finishing my degree so I can take care of my child. I drink socially and don't go to bars. I don't smoke. I have pets and like them. The last guy I dated was wonderful in a lot of ways, but wanted to rein me in and tame me. He had major control issues. I don't expect anyone to raise my child; I'm doing a good-enough-job, thank you very much and she actually does have a father. So there you go, Mr. 30's and dating. There are nice, smart, pretty, slim, non-feminist types out there. Only she won't be wanting to date a guy like you. I agree with the person who said that Mr. 40’s and dating is bitter. I am in my mid/late forties who never wanted to be a singel parent. I waited for the right guy and the right time to have children (I have only one). Mr. Right turned out to be a closet drinker and a porn addict. My fault? I don’t think so. I like to give people the benefit of doubt. So here I am, not fitting in anywhere with my peers, because their kids are grown, and not able to relate to the 20-somethings who are just starting families. Talk about a lonely world. I’m independent because I’ve been forced to be. I have a nice figure and I care about a lot of things. I’m finishing my degree so I can take care of my child. I drink socially and don’t go to bars. I don’t smoke. I have pets and like them. The last guy I dated was wonderful in a lot of ways, but wanted to rein me in and tame me. He had major control issues. I don’t expect anyone to raise my child; I’m doing a good-enough-job, thank you very much and she actually does have a father. So there you go, Mr. 30’s and dating. There are nice, smart, pretty, slim, non-feminist types out there. Only she won’t be wanting to date a guy like you.

]]> By: A Personals Ad that Will Make you Laugh Out Loud « Ms. Single Mama http://singledads.wordpress.com/2007/10/28/a-mans-9-rules-for-dating-in-his-40s-and-my-response/#comment-723 A Personals Ad that Will Make you Laugh Out Loud « Ms. Single Mama Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:00:10 +0000 http://singledads.wordpress.com/2007/10/28/a-mans-9-rules-for-dating-in-his-40s-and-my-response/#comment-723 [...] 29th, 2007 · No Comments Was just inspired by Clark, and and entry on his Single Dad blog to post a hilarious personal I once saw on Craigslist. It was so funny I actually e-mailed it [...] [...] 29th, 2007 · No Comments Was just inspired by Clark, and and entry on his Single Dad blog to post a hilarious personal I once saw on Craigslist. It was so funny I actually e-mailed it [...]

]]> By: mssinglemama http://singledads.wordpress.com/2007/10/28/a-mans-9-rules-for-dating-in-his-40s-and-my-response/#comment-722 mssinglemama Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:50:20 +0000 http://singledads.wordpress.com/2007/10/28/a-mans-9-rules-for-dating-in-his-40s-and-my-response/#comment-722 I agree with your girlfriend, he does sound bitter. I love this though! I have also found some very interesting Craigslist personal posts...this one is my favorite: "I stopped smoking July 1st, 2007. I enjoy procrastinating. I drink far less alcohol then the average person. I don't care for sports or animals. I believe it's okay to spit. I hate studying. I use only paper plates, disposable cups, and plasticware. I prefer to cut my own hair. I sleep 10-12 hrs a night. I go to bed after midnight. I haven't seen my parents in ten years. I'm very organized and neat. I rearrange my money so that all the Presidents face the same way. I reconsider things indefinitely before making a decision. I like Oriental Noodle Soups. I hate Rap/R&B. I hate Marijuana. I'd like to meet someone that lives close to me or has transportation. If you have personality issues please leave me alone." This post just made me laugh out loud. He's just putting all of his flaws out there. His one mistake - he didn't offer up one good reason to date him, other than his sense of humor. Oh, the trials and tribulations of us singles...so much fun sometimes. I agree with your girlfriend, he does sound bitter. I love this though! I have also found some very interesting Craigslist personal posts…this one is my favorite:

“I stopped smoking July 1st, 2007.

I enjoy procrastinating.

I drink far less alcohol then the average person.

I don’t care for sports or animals.

I believe it’s okay to spit.

I hate studying.

I use only paper plates, disposable cups, and plasticware.

I prefer to cut my own hair.

I sleep 10-12 hrs a night.

I go to bed after midnight.

I haven’t seen my parents in ten years.

I’m very organized and neat.

I rearrange my money so that all the Presidents face the same way.

I reconsider things indefinitely before making a decision.

I like Oriental Noodle Soups.

I hate Rap/R&B.

I hate Marijuana.

I’d like to meet someone that lives close to me or has transportation. If you have personality issues please leave me alone.”

This post just made me laugh out loud. He’s just putting all of his flaws out there. His one mistake – he didn’t offer up one good reason to date him, other than his sense of humor. Oh, the trials and tribulations of us singles…so much fun sometimes.

]]> By: Lisa http://singledads.wordpress.com/2007/10/28/a-mans-9-rules-for-dating-in-his-40s-and-my-response/#comment-720 Lisa Sun, 28 Oct 2007 18:09:41 +0000 http://singledads.wordpress.com/2007/10/28/a-mans-9-rules-for-dating-in-his-40s-and-my-response/#comment-720 Point 3, not included in above text, is very bitter, see the Craigslist link. I agree there are some prima donnas out there but his points can be applied to both sexes. I'm not crazy about a keg stuffed into pants or religious fanatics either, and I admire a guy who likes to cook a great dinner as much as I do. I don't know both sides of this guy's story but maybe his wife took point 3 into account and took similar action. Point 3, not included in above text, is very bitter, see the Craigslist link. I agree there are some prima donnas out there but his points can be applied to both sexes. I’m not crazy about a keg stuffed into pants or religious fanatics either, and I admire a guy who likes to cook a great dinner as much as I do. I don’t know both sides of this guy’s story but maybe his wife took point 3 into account and took similar action.

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