I have been away from this website for a short time. I decided to come back and see who's on here and what's going on. I'm looking for a friend who could turn into more than a friend. I'm lonely and hoping to find someone who has the same thing as I do so that it would not be an awkward situation.
Dlynn
Nov 01, 2025 3:52 pm
Jayne
Nov 01, 2025 4:14 pm
Bless you, Dlynn.
Fate favors those who are prepared... maybe to be 'open' to being 'found.'
Hope your soul's desire is a timely fulfillment.
Care for what you may 'wish for'... Good luck to all seekers... hoping that you will love what you may find...
And be equally surprised—in a good way—by that which finds you.
Best wishes
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ waves ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Jayne
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Posted by: Dianne
You are so right. I will never forget this website and the people who have helped me. I had my reversal in January of 2014. I try and come on this website weekly to see if I can help or encourage other individuals get through the day-to-day process of life.
Dlynn
Nov 01, 2025 4:18 pm
Thank you for your kind words. I don't know what's out there for me, but I am placing it in God's hands and, with the help of obstinacy, maybe it will happen for me.
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Maried
Nov 01, 2025 4:51 pm
Enjoy your search.
Make sure you take it very slow with internet exchanges. Even on here, we have had scammers. Do not send money or share personal information until you can confirm the person is real.
I do internet dating, and before meeting, I do a Google search with their name and phone. If I see nothing to confirm their ID (LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.), they are hiding or not real; no meeting.
Never send money. If someone asks for money, they are a scammer.
Jayne
Nov 01, 2025 5:59 pm
You never know what will happen.... Maybe, as this is a broader site than a dating site, you are open to possibilities...
Waves from the hills
Edit:
Heed 'Married' words...... Good points....... Safety and caution!
When I said you never know what might happen, I would not wish to attract anything undesirable!
J
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sooziq
Nov 01, 2025 8:03 pm
He is out there someplace; you will find a nice man, I am sure! After my husband passed (after 51 years married), I did not think I would ever meet another nice guy! I did, just like hubby said I would--we knew there was no cure for Parkinson's. I did meet a great guy who does not mind my ileostomy at all; there are great guys out there. Just be careful and take your time. Fingers crossed for you. Yes, the loneliness is awful. Do you have a singles group of any kind near you? Church or something? I met my guy that way, as they do a background check on every member first. Yes, there was a hefty fee, but it was worth it to be safe.
rlevineia
Nov 09, 2025 5:17 pm
Many of us have the same issue. Fear, rejection, embarrassment. I dreamed my pouch busted during sex. ACK!! Made me shiver. The stigma exists, big time. Nevertheless, I do occasionally date. No intimacy. My local UOAA group dines out on holidays. They made me feel comfortable. I love dining out, worldwide.
Lima, Peru
Tokyo, Japan - sushi school
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Beijing, China
Athens, Greece
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Space Needle, Seattle
Maried
Nov 09, 2025 6:21 pm
Many men have a fear of sex after the age of 50. I had a friend (no ostomy) who stated he and his buddies have stopped dating because they feared that they could not perform at the same sexual level as in their youth. This is sad because there are so many ways to have intimate relations without intercourse, and to many women, that would be okay. 😀