........A few years ago, I would have said "amen, amen, amen" to everything you have said about men and would have "with glee" added my comments which of course would have not been very nice.

I think when we are still feeling the "sting" of being hurt, neglected or not understood by our male companions we tend to lash out at all men. I know I did.

I also know that I have encountered some pretty "nasty" women too. But I have also met and made friends with some wonderful men and women.

I guess what I am trying to say is there are some "good guys" out there in this big bad world. Not all men are abusive and cruel. Not all men are "pricks". I have met both "pricks and good men". It seems I get along better on the "friendship" level. And so I stay on the "friends" level. Maybe for me, it is meant to stay single. I've been married twice and my dreams of a happy family was shattered both times.

I may be playing it safe. Well I know I am. Because I have shed 25 lbs and starting to get scared that men will be "checking me out". But then shedding lbs. is not for the men. It is for me because I feel better when I am thinner. I also get in more "trouble" when I am thinner. hmmm

Ok, I may not be making sense. I on one hand say there are great guys out there and on the other hand saying I am terrified of being in a relationship.... shrugs shoulders.... For now, single is safety. Single, is also lonely. I will still choose a movie or a book or ice cream over a real live date. lol

Lordy, I am talking in circles. I just know that NOT ALL MEN are jerks. And to carry all that "anger" inside because I have been hurt has only weighed me down and caused me anguish. So I have learned to let it all go. Be careful and be hopeful. Just maybe one day something good will come my way..........