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PoindexterOglethorpe

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30. Go for lunch.

Reply to 3Hotdogs (Original post)

Sat Oct 9, 2021, 10:19 PM

Oct 2021

What's nice about lunch is that you can end things easily if you decide it's just not working. But if it is, it can be extended to dinner, if you'd like.

My first date with the man I later married was lunch. Which turned into dinner. It was nice.

If you are interested, make the move. I'm 73, and a couple of years ago had a somewhat date for the first time since before I married my now ex. After two times, I realized we just didn't have enough in common, and he apparently concluded the same thing, because he never called me again. Which is what I wanted. For me, personally, I realize I really am not interested in a new relationship. But if you are, go for it. Do. Go for it.

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How do I "do" a date? Years ago, when I was a 'ute, "Wanna go to a movie? club? Whatever?" [View all] 3Hotdogs Oct 2021 OP

maybe find some common interest you guys both have drray23 Oct 2021 #1

There are two mid-range venues in our area. I have stayed out of them since Covid. 3Hotdogs Oct 2021 #20

What's a 'ute'? Anon-C Oct 2021 #2

'YOUTH.' elleng Oct 2021 #4

Ask her to lunch. LakeArenal Oct 2021 #3

If one is open nearby, take her to an art museum, or some other taste of culture . . . Journeyman Oct 2021 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Oct 2021 #11

There are two mid-sized museums within a 45 minute drive. 3Hotdogs Oct 2021 #21

Farmers market...they always have something interesting. Enter stage left Oct 2021 #6

Covid has changed things Bayard Oct 2021 #7

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Oct 2021 #12

Its northern New Jersey. We are 90% adult vaccinated. But correct, 3Hotdogs Oct 2021 #22

Start with something where you can't talk much viva la Oct 2021 #8

Going to a bookstore together would be nice..... FM123 Oct 2021 #9

Invite her to take a short class with you. jmbar2 Oct 2021 #10

Yeah, there are classes on stuff in the Great Swamp and Audubon's 3Hotdogs Oct 2021 #23

Lunch or Brunch is always welcome, with a little window shopping if you're both No Vested Interest Oct 2021 #13

I will ask her in person. 3Hotdogs Oct 2021 #24

do some streaming TV Skittles Oct 2021 #14

Netflix and chill d_r Oct 2021 #18

Bingo ? left-of-center2012 Oct 2021 #15

I like the lunch idea. I do it a couple of times a week with Tomconroy Oct 2021 #16

Perhaps Sherman A1 Oct 2021 #17

I have gotten some extraordinarily insightful responses to prior questions 3Hotdogs Oct 2021 #25

What ever works for you Sherman A1 Oct 2021 #27

First, don't "forget about it"! wackadoo wabbit Oct 2021 #19

And I wish a fulfilling second act for you. 3Hotdogs Oct 2021 #26

79 and you were asking how to sexually please a woman the other day? Relax. The least we get at 79 LizBeth Oct 2021 #28

Nothing better for me than a long conversation AwakeAtLast Oct 2021 #29

Go for lunch. PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 2021 #30