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04/18/01
32 Years Old and Starting Again
By: Thomas Beck
Anyone who noticed that this site had not been updated in quite sometime may be wondering why. Well the reasons are many fold. The major reason is the my separation and later divorce from my wife of 7 years. I did not get married with the idea to get divorced. I had every intention of growing old and gray with my ex. However, she didnt have the same committment and sense of responsibility to the realationship. It takes two. Anyway, I had to obtain a 2nd job in order to pay the bills, many of which were many months past due(I had no idea half of these existed let alone were late). Later, the ex files for divorce and without even contacting me, the court ordered a large child support payment be withdrawn from my job everyweek. I was already having student loans and a car payment taken out of my check. I had also made arrangements for my rent to come out of each check. That being said, i was now left with 9 to 12 dollars to pay for my gas, buy food, pay utilities, etc. Had the court checked things out prior to taking the money, I would have been in much better shape.
Anyway, I now am divorced, at 32years old of age, and have full custody of my two wonderful children. I have moved back in with my folks to allow for me to more quickly get out of debt and try to affford a house. This brings me to my topic. 32 and dating again.
I was never big into the dating scene as a teenager. I was unable to get a car until i was 18, so I never bothered to ask girls out. Now, im 32 have a car, but no pad to go to. Am I to say, Hey honey, want to go back to my parents place. I dont think so. Not to mention I have two kids in the next room. Now, I have had many people say, well go to a hotel and get a room. This is within the realm of reason. However, I do live with the folks and I would have to ask them to watch the kids and tell them why. It doesnt matter if your 16 or 54, most parents will give you a lecture about 'shackin up' with someone.
Another problem is meeting someone in the first place. All of my friends are married or have moved away. I have no one I can hang with. As mentioned above, I also work two jobs for over 60 hours a week. What is man to do? I hate being alone. I hate being single. What do I do?
Well that is it. Email me your thoughts and I WILL POST THEM. No foul language please. Click on the link below to share your thoughts:
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