I do not think all men are bad just because of my experience- I think guys are great as a whole- and I am very blessed to have some wonderful ones in my life that add to it immensely. And while there is not much too that a man can do that I can't do (I will admit to being a complete dunce about anything that requires tools LOL), I still want a man in my life again eventually and that is not all about sex either. There's something intrinsicly unique in the nature of a relationship with a member of the opposite gender that you can't get in the friendship of someone of the same gender. So-- long live the good guys. :-) Have hope, Fido, and don't let it turn you bitter.
Separated almost 9 years - divorced just about 5.
I am done plenty of dating, had a few relationships, etc. But, you know, when someone is 48 years old and single, well, gosh, chances are there is a good reason for that. Myself included, I am sure.
I dated a women a while ago, and she talked about how she was going to have a "healthy" relationship THIS time, blah, blah, blah. It occurred to me that both of us had failed in EVERY SINGLE intimate relationship that either of us had up to that point. Sometime you got to say: This is not something I am good at! But, Lord knows, hope springs eternal. (Denial is a powerful thing, too.)
I like dating, if done just for dating's sake, it is a blast, and yes, I have some very good women friends. Heck, I'd say some of my best friends are women. And, as a matter of fact I am in a relationship now, with someone 330 miles away and haven't seen for 5 months. That distance seems about just right some days, and keeps me "out of circulation", thank God.
Well, God Bless us, very one. Even the bitchy ones. I just decided I don't have to put up with that constant abuse anymore.
Peace.