Tornadodating1

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Date registered: November 23, 2011

Latest posts

  1. Gaining The Male Perspective On Divorce — November 28, 2011
  2. It’s Hard To Open Up & Share — November 17, 2011
  3. Tornado Dating Continues With A super Scary Date Story — November 14, 2011
  4. I Don’t Know You, But Let’s Sail Away Together — May 11, 2011
  5. Sometimes Our Hearts Get Stuck — May 2, 2011

Most commented posts

  1. When Your Date’s Friends Are Too Much Drama — 5 comments
  2. I Still Don’t Get It – Online Dating & Old, Old Profile Pics — 4 comments
  3. Rambling About and Pondering My Relationship — 4 comments
  4. Getting Shot Down (Guest Post from TheUrbanDater.com) — 3 comments
  5. Another Date; Was It A Date? — 3 comments

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Nov 28

Gaining The Male Perspective On Divorce

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2nd Chance at Love, Divorce, relationships

by tornadodating1

I find myself in an interesting situation where some close friends are going through a divorce or are considering a divorce.  Since both of these friends are men, it provides a different perspective on my divorce. I should first say that I consider my divorce the most painful gift I have ever received.  Though I …

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Nov 17

It’s Hard To Open Up & Share

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2nd Chance at Love, Dating, Dating Realizations, Dating Rut, Just Friends, relationships

by tornadodating1

I’ve had interesting dating experiences – some fun and some scary!  I haven’t experienced that special “spark” people speak about.  (To be honest, I don’t know that it exists.) Sometimes I wonder if my psyche is screwed up and I’m not able to become deeply involved at an emotional level.  Even now when I think …

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Nov 14

Tornado Dating Continues With A super Scary Date Story

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2nd Chance at Love, Bad Date, Dating, Dating Funk, Dating Rut, Dating Stories, Failed Date, Online Dating

by tornadodating1

It’s been a while since my last post and I haven’t really gone on many dates since.  I’m a bit burnt out and this next story was a big reason I took a break. I haven’t had much success in online dating.  I’ve found that while profiles and emails may help you filter incompatibilities, you …

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May 11

I Don’t Know You, But Let’s Sail Away Together

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2nd Chance at Love, Bad Date, Dating, Dating Stories, Failed Date, Online Dating

by tornadodating1

I agreed to meet another man I met through an online dating site.  In email he was charming, funny and complimentary. In person, he was more than surprising! He wanted to meet at Daniel’s Broiler for dinner, but I suggested we meet for drinks instead.  A few minutes after I arrived and sat down at …

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May 02

Sometimes Our Hearts Get Stuck

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2nd Chance at Love, Dating Advice & Tips, Dating Realizations, Dating Stories, relationships

by tornadodating1

Ever felt strong emotions or a strong attachment to someone you probably shouldn’t?  I’m there. I’m inexplicably drawn to a man who stirs up emotions I have never felt before.  It sounds wonderful until I say that he is not emotionally available.  I think sometimes he wants to be, but then other times I think …

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Nov 05

Ready To Commit???

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Dating, Dating Advice & Tips, Dating Funk, Dating Realizations, Dating Rut, relationships

by tornadodating1

I’ve been emotionally unavailable. I thought I was in a position where I could open up and love a potential life partner, but I wasn’t. I was able to develop deep feelings and perhaps love that person, but I wasn’t able to open up and let go of my defenses. I think I just might …

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Oct 29

Feeling Lost

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Dating, Dating Funk, Dating Realizations, Dating Rut

by tornadodating1

I’m finding myself in a sad place right now. As I have worked to learn new coping skills, I have also worked to purge negative relationships from my life. I haven’t let down my defenses, so I haven’t developed new healthier relationships. This leaves me in a state of loneliness. I realize that my previous …

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Oct 22

Taking Your Own Advice

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Dating, Dating Advice & Tips, Dating Funk, Dating Realizations, Dating Rut

by tornadodating1

I’m not sure why this thought hit me today, but I am glad it did. I realized that I would tell a friend to move on and end whatever relationship she was in if he/she were experiencing the same “dating woes” I am. I’m a firm believer that if someone is interested in you they …

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Oct 15

Unlearning My Past

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Dating Realizations, relationships

by tornadodating1

I’m not very good with developing healthy relationships with men. Although I think I finally understand the root cause of why my relationships with men are so dysfunctional, it doesn’t make it easy to break patterns and learn new behaviors. Bear with me for this rollercoaster ride – I’m going to divulge more than I …

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Oct 12

Maybe You Aren’t A Jerk, But I Wouldn’t Know

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Dating, Dating Advice & Tips, Dating Realizations, Dating Rules, Dating Rut, relationships

by tornadodating1

This is a brief post where I rant about flakey behavior. I’m not a needy person and I’m not demanding either, but I do think you should treat people with respect and consideration. I get that things happen and “life” can get in the way sometimes. Sometimes plans have to be changed because you just …

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