Far and Away

I hear you @Adge It seems that people have lost the art of conversation and communication in person. Online dating may be the norm these days but it cannot compare to actual face-to-face communication. Unfortunately that is the 'way of the world' nowadays and it is getting harder and harder to meet people in more 'conventional' ways.

Don't you mean "Never say never" @Shaz51 ? (not never say ever?).

No I'm never going to say never (again)....

Plus I've never actually stopped dating - it's just that it's few & far between (meeting people).

The face to face (in person) Dating agencies charged me $1000's (years ago) - that's what they charge men (for matches), to meet people.

They apply a totally different fee schedule for women members (much lower).

I cannot afford to pay that kind of money, I just don't have it - plus it was exorbitant & unreasonable.

Minimum $2000 joining fee (Dating Agency) - $5000 one agency charged.

Adge

Yes more conventional is more my style @Zoe7 It seems rare & hard to come by these days, however.

I'm actually very gregarious (given good company) - I have highly developed social skills.

Which is necessary, with the "challenging behaviours" that I work with....

Adge

That's extortion @Adge

I don't doubt that at all @Adge - we love our little finch here

I have no suggestions for you though - definitely not my field of expertise It is the single life for me 👍

Sorry I shall have to say Goodnight @Zoe7 Falling asleep...

I hope you have a good night, & have good sleep (if possible).

Bed Island here I come.....

Adge

haha I love that you just called it bed island @Adge Goodnight buddy - hope you sleep well and have as good a day as you can tomorrow

Yes, the Single Life is good @Zoe7 If you can make it work for you, & can be happy.

I have no social support network in WA (whatsoever), my relatives all live in NSW.

So when I'm in dire circumstances (eg ambulance emergency surgeries etc) - there was actually no-one to turn to.

Maybe it's a little better now, being friends with my back neighbour - I'm sure she would help me out, if I needed it (I wouldn't want to ask though).

Adge

Jelly cat is on Bed Island (right now) @Zoe7 That's even better....

I'm sure she would help you out @Adge You have a good connection there with her and she obviously cares about you. I am really plesed you have that with someone 👍