Comments on: Single and Lonely? Ready to Re-Enter the Dating Pool But Worried It’ll Be a Shock? Why Not Let Rhonda the Maven Show You How to Start Dating Again?

By: Dave @ Personal Training Online

Dave @ Personal Training Online — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:28:23 +0000

Good advice all – around, particularly regarding the setting of goals and desires. One thing I would add is back when the internet dating thing took off (circa 1998), I wasted far too much time on potential prospects that weren’t even in the same ballpark of what I really wanted, mostly out of sheer desperation. Don’t let the imaginary time clock that all of us have in our minds prevent you from asking for what you honestly want in a partner – you’ll be much happier when you determine not to “settle” for someone; this seems to be the primary reason why so many people get divorced these days.

By: Chasey@early pregnancy symptoms

Chasey@early pregnancy symptoms — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:35:30 +0000

I don’t want to enter a relationship, no matter how frivolous, if I’m not ready. It would be ill-advised and unfair to the person I am seeing. I also don’t want to enter into something and make it seem like my previous relationship was so meaningless that I “got over it” quickly.

By: jaydee@download xp drivers

jaydee@download xp drivers — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:25:01 +0000

Thanks Rhonda for the eye-opener. I guess, it all boils down to being whole again before plunging into a relationship even simple dating. Having a focus and a given time table for myself is keeping me on track and stable. Thanks again and I hope many would benefit from this article.

By: Aaron@win ex boyfriend back

Aaron@win ex boyfriend back — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 23:59:00 +0000

Great article. One point you made was about finding a new friend – and I think that is really important. If you switch your focus from finding a new companion, to finding a good friend, it will make dating a lot easier.

By: Jacob@Gaming Accessories Reviewed

Jacob@Gaming Accessories Reviewed — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 17:00:03 +0000

I completely agree with you about being completely clear in your mind about what you want. Positive thinking is very powerful and if you see in your mind what you want, and you actually feel it…it will happen. In the words of Napoleon Hill, “Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed on an equal or greater benefit.”.

By: Nancy@Pickleball Equipment

Nancy@Pickleball Equipment — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:00:03 +0000

Thank you Rhonda for the tips. I think it is important to stay focused on what is important to you before considering getting back into dating. No matter what age we are, we are human and tend to jump into situations or relationships too quick or based on emotions. With some goals listed, they help keep us on track to make good decisions for ourselves.

By: Richard@How To Weld

Richard@How To Weld — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 04:48:54 +0000

I think getting back into the dating pool is one of the toughest things that I had to do after my wife and I separated. I had been out of the loop for over 20 years… so it wasn’t fresh in my head. I guess it’s kind of like riding a bicycle… it takes a while to get the hang of it, but you never totally forget.

By: Anne

Anne — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:42:18 +0000

Thanks, I will make an effort to do more posting in the near future. What do you want to read more about?

Anne

By: Finans

Finans — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 23:09:01 +0000

Sweet blog. I never know what I am going to come across next. I think you should do more posting as you have some pretty intelligent stuff to say.
Thanks

By: Marc@Football Party Supplies

Marc@Football Party Supplies — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:57:13 +0000

Thank you for the encouragement. It helps take a bit of the fear away. It’s like a life jacket before jumping into that pool.

By: Chuck@Dating

Chuck@Dating — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:37:20 +0000

Great tips. Thank you for sharing your ideas and thoughts. It can be very scary to start dating again, regardless of age. Just like anything that is unfamiliar, once you get one or two dates out of the way, your confidence will increase dramatically.

By: Jana @ How To Get Your Ex Back

Jana @ How To Get Your Ex Back — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:43:27 +0000

Boomers, you can definitely date again. Do not be scared or intimidated by now knowing how to date…you know it! Just do not think too much about it. Try to imagine your next soul mate, the look, the personality you want etc… Then go in front of your mirror and role play with yourself. I know it sound strange, but this little training works for CEO, singers, actors etc…

You never know who you will meet next time you go for bowling game or B-day party…so be prepared Have fun

Jana

By: Stephanie @ how to attract a woman

Stephanie @ how to attract a woman — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:05:27 +0000

Hmmm… so you really need to get some help and be SMART. =) Getting some help will surely lead you to the dating pool again. There are many dating trainings out there, anyway. You just need to be careful on choosing the mentor to trust. And yes, Rhoda is right. Your mentor should give you step-by-step instructions, should be clear in giving in details, should be inspiring you, should know how to overcome dating obstacles, and should provide you helpful dating wisdom. But your mentor can’t help you if you won’t help yourself. That is why you need to be smart and think SMART. Thanks for the nice and helpful post!

By: Ingrid

Ingrid — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:55:24 +0000

That is what I was looking for. I want some inspiration to start it again. Actually i broke up before six month and since then I had no relation so It will be an inspirational one for me and guys like me.I like the S.M.A.R.T analysis very much. It is very well written.

By: Ken Lowman@the ridges in summerlin

Ken Lowman@the ridges in summerlin — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 19:07:00 +0000

Yeah I also feel that these maybe just the starting point and getting us on to the track and after then you can be your real self, it’s important while on a date to be yourself so you both get to know whether he/she is really the one I am looking for. Another point which should be really upto each individual but no matter how HANDSOME the guy is or how HOT the girl is, don’t give your everything to them in early days. Let the bond first get strong then only start trusting the person.

By: chatline

chatline — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:17:54 +0000

But of course, boomers can date again. It’s never too late for L-O-V-E…

By: david@ orlando singles

david@ orlando singles — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:26:36 +0000

I am trying to get my grandma to get out and date as we speak but its a lot harder than it looks.

By: get back with your girlfriend

get back with your girlfriend — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 15:42:41 +0000

A good friend of mine’s mom lost her husband to a heart attack a couple years ago and she is still not dating anyone yet. I’m wondering if I should forward her this information to get her thinking about being with someone else? Some people are different about that. My grandma, after losing her husband, my grandpa, never remarried. I’m sure it can be a tough decision, but if you have the proper support around you, i’m sure it would go a long way.

By: baby boomer

baby boomer — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:56:14 +0000

Hi, I am a baby boomer, looking for baby boomers all over the net. I feel so lonely, are all baby boomers lonely? Can’t we unit?

By: Anthony @ HID Kits

Anthony @ HID Kits — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:38:51 +0000

Thanks for the tips it is hard to get back out there after a long relationship.