From what I've read in the media, there are a lot of single men and women, in there 30's, out there. Seems like a lot of those people have already been married and divorced too. Well, I'm not one of those. I've never been married (but hope to be someday soon!). Being single and dating in your thirties is difficult. Maybe other people in my shoes don't think so, but I do. I'm not the most outgoing or confident person, not into the "going out" scene anymore (it stinks being one of the oldest out now!), and don't have a job that has many men in it. So, like many people in my situation, I've been on the internet dating sites. I've been on them for awhile and have dated some nice guys, but obviously haven't found "the one". My biggest problem seems to be finding someone that I'm physically attracted to. Unlike meeting someone out in public from across the room, bar, store, etc., you don't have that "instant" attraction or chemistry. Someone's physical looks aren't the most important, but it is important to have attraction in a relationship and I just haven't found that yet.

I don't know what the purpose of my blog is really. Maybe just to share my dating experiences? It can be tough. I know other people my age are going through this too and I wonder what their experiences are like. I'd definitely prefer to meet someone "the old fashioned way", but it hasn't happened and I'm not going to just sit back and let "fate" bring someone to me. That would be ridiculous! No one has ever gotten a job by just sitting back and doing nothing. At this point in my life, I kind of feel like finding someone is a job. It's sad, but true, although this time around I'm trying to have fun, not analyze every little thing, and just see where things go. I know exactly what I want in someone, and I won't settle (like I've done in the past). I also know that I definitely have my negatives, so I'm trying to work on those things too. I do feel confident that "the one" is out there. I'm just meeting him a little later in life than I'd like too, but maybe that's what was supposed to happen and once I meet him, I'll understand why!