I've been out of the "dating scene" for nearly 30 years, but I'm hearing/reading plenty of anecdotal evidence that single women focus on sexual compatibility first before engaging in a longer-term relationship. That sounds ass backwards to me, but what do I know?
For me, the summer of '79 was one of the best summers of my life, professionally and personally. I was TDY in Northern Germany at a German base. Five miles off post was a tourist town, and we were the only Americans for 200 miles. I've never been in a place where there was such a high density of newly divorced women.
I was 25 YO, just made 1LT over 3 years, and was the XO of our detachment. I was usually left in charge, as the CO had personal issues to deal with 400 miles away.
Many memorable experiences, to include meeting Jay Garner when he was a Battalion Commander. During my last two years in Germany, I went back several times to hang out with the friends I made. I thought it was pretty cool, being the lone American during those visits.
You’ve had a wonderful life. I have too. I’ve been out of the dating scene for about 30 yrs too. My 25th Anniversary is later this month. I also have 4 kids now in the dating scene so there’s that.
It has changed. I don’t like it but it is what it is now.