I have an older sister who is single. My sister and I play basketball. I like playing basketball. I feel responsible for her injury. I think I am too old to play basketball. I do not want us to get injured. I am 71. I am a grandparent. I only eat salmon while I am playing basketball. I don't eat aquarium fish. My favorite color is white. I have an ex-husband. I used to play golf. I want to find a boyfriend. I use a dating app. I have been unsuccessful so far. I found someone I like. The person I like is a widower, age 73, who likes to attend professional sports. I will ask my date about a grandson. I would like to go on a double-date. I was cynical about love too. I like activities like having dinner and putt-putt.
I love going hiking in the mornings at the local lake/park. I enjoy the sounds of nature. I am 18. I like Travis Scott. I keep fish as pets in a huge aquarium. My favorite color is orange. I often see koi fish when I hike. I just broke up with my boyfriend. I have an ex-boyfriend to whom I don't want to talk. I was blindsided by my break-up. I used to play pickle ball. I play in a grass volleyball league. I do trail running and hiking. I'm a bit cynical about love. I found my last few boyfriends on Tinder, but they weren't quality men. I need a younger man. I like activities like having dinner and putt-putt too. I think men should pay for themselves.
I had a great conversation with my new friend, and he sounds all the more attractive to me. He definitely wants to get together for dinner and fun. That's great. Good for you. Do you think they like to golf? He is rather rich and interested in cerebral activities, so I would guess yes:) But the trouble is, maybe the people who like golf and the people who like putt-putt are mutually exclusive? I imagine everybody likes to putt-putt? Have you ever met anyone that specifically said they do not like to putt-putt?  Well, I have to admit putt-putt is much less serious than golf, requires somewhat less diligence in body control, and is proud of all that! But in any case, any tips for navigating my new friendship...or love? Oh, yeah. Just be yourself. Don't act any particular way that you wouldn't normally, because later on you'll regret having to always act a certain way that isn't really how you want to be.  I'm sure that is quite true. The reason my previous husband divorced, I feel, was that I was pressured to be either girly-girl or nerd too many hours of th day. That's unfortunate. People should be able to just "BE" without having to "BE SOMETHING"... if you know what I mean? Like as long as you aren't hurting anyone you should have freedom to be how you want. True also. Shower thought: maybe inviting my new friend out on the pickleball court would reveal his/her personality? Like spontaneity, ability to adapt to loss, sense of humor, all that I can see. I think a hike or a canoe trip would do better in terms of getting to know someone. It's hard to converse when you are exerting yourself so physically and competitively. A nice relaxing canoe trip however provides ample space for conversation while simultaneously exercising and sharing experiences. 