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MarineCombatEngineer
(18,021 posts)67. No, she's never heard of DU and she has zero interest in social media. nt
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Quoting a character in a book: be yourself, everyone else is taken.
question everything
16 hrs ago
#40
NoRethugFriends is absolutely right! Be yourself. And that includes be honest.
CaliforniaPeggy
17 hrs ago
#3
That's the ticket! And by the way, Congrats on your recent Milestone: 18000 posts! ...n/t
CaliforniaPeggy
17 hrs ago
#6
This reminds me of a Patricia Neal line from the WW2 movie 'In Harm's Way'--
Jack Valentino
16 hrs ago
#50
Good luck! Both of you deserve happiness and not to be alone. My unasked for advice, be yourself.
surfered
17 hrs ago
#23
My 2 cents: you are a bright, well rounded chap. Think of it as an opportunity to make a friend
Attilatheblond
14 hrs ago
#94
Only if one is actually an 'asshole', and is trying to hide that fact from coming out
Jack Valentino
16 hrs ago
#54
No, she's never heard of DU and she has zero interest in social media. nt
MarineCombatEngineer
15 hrs ago
#67
My advice (as a woman in my later years) is try to keep your expectations down to a minimum
FakeNoose
16 hrs ago
#36
This is the sweetest post in a long time! Love that your kids and grandkids are in on it, too!
Deuxcents
16 hrs ago
#37
Go in 2 different cars, split the check if she's amendable and have an exit strategy if needed.
MarineCombatEngineer
15 hrs ago
#69
Very good advice, and like I told my daughter and granddaughters,
MarineCombatEngineer
15 hrs ago
#86
You've already had the good luck to meet her. I'm wishing you more. Have a great time!
highplainsdem
16 hrs ago
#53
First, anywhere you post is perfect. Go with the gut and with everybody wishing you well. Luck.
UTUSN
16 hrs ago
#55
She's a dedicated Dem and, yes, we're having dinner together. nt
MarineCombatEngineer
15 hrs ago
#80
You are a DU-er - what's not to like? Your head must be screwed on right and she will
Marie Marie
15 hrs ago
#61
MarneCombatEngineer - you got this. Reading down this thread has left me in smiles and tears.
c-rational
15 hrs ago
#82
Well, naturally. You are, after all, a gentleman! I guess that means no videos???
niyad
14 hrs ago
#89
She's Portuguese so I'm thinking of taking her into Phoenix to a Portuguese restaurant to dine,
MarineCombatEngineer
14 hrs ago
#96
Relax and be natural. If you already clicked when not on a date, you already know the answer. Be yourself.
appleannie1
3 hrs ago
#114