Hi, WI...I remember reading your insightful, intelligent posts when I was here a few months ago, but at that time you were not thinking of dating. It sounds like you have made a lot of personal progress and are now wanting to meet people. Please do not be discouraged about these two meetings...the first and second fella. I recall from your pics that you are a very attractive gal! In my opinion, the behavior of the second fella was entirely inappropriate. Why would you want to be physically affectionate to a man you just met...and you didn't! He's in a BIG hurry and that's a big red flag! I hope he doesn't harrass you!

As for Internet dating, we hear the "success stories" on the commercials, but I think it is exaggerated. I live in a small WV town, teach middle schoolers and have virtually no opportunity to meet men, so from age 47 after divorce till last year (age 54), I tried the Internet dating thing. All were disasters, though some developed to longer relationships than they should have if I had been thinking in a healthy way! The last debacle was what brought me to this forum.
Don't be discouraged, but DO be PICKY!!!!
Patty