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wackadoo wabbit

(1,249 posts)
19. First, don't "forget about it"!
Sat Oct 2, 2021, 07:23 AM
Oct 2021

Life is short. It's time for your second act. Carpe diem!

OK, now that that's taken care of, what are your interests? Do you know what hers are? If you can find the Venn diagram intersection of interests, there's your date!

If that doesn't work, a meal is always good. if you want to do something afterwards, ask her back to your place for an aperitif or cup of coffee.

By the way, there's nothing wrong with a nighttime walk in the park (as long as it's not too cold). Just remember to bring headlamps/flashlights.

I've seen other posters saying that you should do something that doesn't require too much conversation. I completely disagree. You want to get to know her better to make sure she's compatible.

My husband has been dead for long enough that I will eventually need to be where you are. If it's any consolation, the thought of that fills me with more terror than you have confusion.

Here's to second acts!

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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
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