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Dating App & Socializing

Discussion in 'LGBT Later in Life' started by FindingMe7, Dec 7, 2020.

  1. FindingMe7

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    I took the advice from someone on here and signed up on a dating app. Lets just say this is something completely out of my comfort zone and I worried that I would be "found out." I worried about that for nothing because there wasn't even anyone remotely near me on there, which is fine with me.

    After about a week of chatting a little bit and looking at profiles, I was like I don't think this dating app thing is for me. Then I get this message from a woman on Sunday morning that really caught my attention. I messaged her back and we hit it off. Our background and life stories are so similar. This is my first time ever really talking to a woman this way and it already feels so natural. So much more natural than when I would ever talk to a guy. I am beginning to realize that I have been missing out on so much over the last 20 years putting my sexuality to the side and not letting myself be me. Not going to put it aside anymore.
     
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    Yay, congrats :grin: You'll have to keep us posted!
     
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    Thank you HM03. I most certainly will.
     
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    Congratulations
     
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    Thank you.
     
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    Thank you this is very inspiring!
     
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    Aawww this reminds me a lot of mine too, I dared myself with the dating app and it was like “ Where have you been all my life?” kind of moment when we finally hit off .
    Dont put it aside gurl, you do you!! Happy for you & yasss go for it!
     
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    When we get past the fear of denial this is what so many people experience.. "it feels so natural", or 'oh this is what straight people feel when they get excited about dating"

    It's these fears that keep us from experiencing - because we're scared of being 'found out' we miss the opportunity to find love!

    Congratulations on overcoming your fears and seeing this through it's a great inspiration!
     
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    This is great to read. It’s a fantastic feeling when you find that connection isn’t it? Enjoy!! And good luck :slight_smile:
     
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    This is exactly how I feel. We have texted back and forth since Sunday and actually spoke on the phone yesterday. "Where have you been all my life?" is the perfect sentiment. I have never felt this way before.
     
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    You are so right!! I had never felt excited about dating until now. Just wish she didn't live so far away.
     
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    Yes its a wonderful feeling. I have yet to meet her in person, but I already feel that spark of connection.
     
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    Awesome!!!!! :slight_smile:
     
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    Im so happy for you & yes it is the best feeling when sparks fly all over even ironically you have not even seen each other or meet but genuinely connected.