Starting Over
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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
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Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
If you have questions about this, please email help@theknot.com.
Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
Re: IHO: Haines, let's do a GTKY poll!
First name? (if you can't say, make something up) Beth Ann
Age? 30
Profession? Account Rep
Which other boards do you frequent? I lurk on D&R and MM
Married, separated, or divorced? How long? Divorced - 2 years this May
It's almost Thanksgiving, what are you thankful for this year? Good friends
How do you feel about dating? I'm over it. Ready for a long term relationship
What's your favorite early dating activity and why? I like the whole walk or bowling. Fun stuff like that.
First name? (if you can't say, make something up) Amanda
Age? 28 (next week)
Profession? Contract Specialist for a company that is "Grrrrrrreat"
Which other boards do you frequent? Single Parents and my anniversary board. I consider September-08 my "home" board, I've been with those ladies since 2007, I've met several of them at a Chicago GTG and we talk on a daily basis. They're amazing.
Married, separated, or divorced? How long? Divorced - 2 months ago. We were separated for a year prior to our divorce being final
It's almost Thanksgiving, what are you thankful for this year? My life. It hasn't taken the path I thought it would, but I'm beyond grateful for the lessons I've learned along the way, and the place I'm currently in. I love my son more than words, my family is amazing and my boyfriend is my missing puzzle piece.
How do you feel about dating? I wasn't actively looking when my BF (the Firefighter = FF) came into my life. It was completely unexpected, but thankfully I was in a good place (emotionally). We've been together 7 months and definitely have a long-term future together.
What's your favorite early dating activity and why? Conversation -- I love getting to know someone.
First name? Janet
Age? 33
Profession ? Social work
Which other boards do you frequent? I'm a lurker...I like TIP here and SP on TB, but don't feel like I fit in exactly since my kids are much older than most over there
Married, separated, or divorced? How long? Divorced, it will be 2 weeks tomorrow
It's almost Thanksgiving, what are you thankful for this year? The support I've gotten from my friends this year, the health of my kids, my divorce....lots of good things have come out of that
How do you feel about dating? It's a necessary evil...I like/hate the initial getting to know you stuff. I'm taking it slow, but have enjoyed the parts I have done
What's your favorite early dating activity and why? I like anything not terribly serious where you still have the ability to talk...bowling, mini golf, walks
First name? (if you can't say, make something up) Angie
Age? 32
Profession? social work
Which other boards do you frequent? lurk on TIP, and FM
Married, separated, or divorced? How long? Divorce was final four months ago, but separated Dec 2010.
It's almost Thanksgiving, what are you thankful for this year? My two awesome kids who make me laugh every day, my super supportive parents, family, and friends whom without I would never have been able to survive all this turmoil!
How do you feel about dating? Hate hate hate it. It was fun at first, but now I've realized that I'm kinda ready for a relationship. A lot of the guys I meet are very immature or just plain not a match for me. Its getting frustrating
What's your favorite early dating activity and why? Definitely getting a few cocktails, and an activity, like pool. That way you can chat but also be doing the activity which will give you something to talk about if you don't have anything else to talk about! I love good conversation though.
Age? 27
Profession? clerical for the Commonwealth of Pa
Which other boards do you frequent? I lurk on TIP sometimes, MM sometimes too.
Married, separated, or divorced? How long? divorced, 7 months
It's almost Thanksgiving, what are you thankful for this year? not being completely insane after I can't handle my life, having my family who loves me, being with BF because he makes me smile
How do you feel about dating? I hate it. It's so up in the air and uncertain.
What's your favorite early dating activity and why? doing fun stuff like mini golf, bowling, and being able to laugh at ourselves.
First name? (if you can't say, make something up) Cheryl
Age? 35
Profession? legal assistant
Which other boards do you frequent? lurk on local Pittsburgh board
Married, separated, or divorced? How long? separated since October, 2011
It's almost Thanksgiving, what are you thankful for this year? for finally realizing that I need to get out of my shitty marriage. And the obvious, family and friends, job, etc.
How do you feel about dating? I'm so not interested in dating right now.
What's your favorite early dating activity and why? bowling - to see how competitive they are and it's just something fun to do.
First name? April
Age? 45
Profession? Childcare
Which other boards do you frequent? I like to lurk on TIP, S&R
Married, separated, or divorced? How long? Divorced 2 years
It's almost Thanksgiving, what are you thankful for this year? I am thankful my family is healthy and happy.
How do you feel about dating? It is exhausting. But gotta do it.
What's your favorite early dating activity and why? I like the get coffee and walk in the park.
First name? (if you can't say, make something up) Penelope (made that one up)
Age? 30
Profession? Sales support/consumer goods
Which other boards do you frequent? Sometimes H&F, I've liked F& B recently, too
Married, separated, or divorced? How long? Divorced officially 1 year, total seperation time about 17 months.
It's almost Thanksgiving, what are you thankful for this year? EVERYTHING. Honestly...even the divorce brought me to a good poitn in my life, no matter how hard it was or if I didn't plan on it.
How do you feel about dating? I just started to get in the game seriously. I had gone on a few dates previously, but not in 1 year.
What's your favorite early dating activity and why? I don't have anything other than dinner, etc. I'm excited to hopefully find some good ideas though!
Profession? human resourcesWhich other boards do you frequent? Travel, 9 to 5, TIPMarried, separated, or divorced? How long? Waiting for divorce to be finalized. Separated 6 months or so.It's almost Thanksgiving, what are you thankful for this year? Having a good. Being in a pretty good financial position. My parents being able to retire well this year.How do you feel about dating? I love dating. I miss dating when I'm in a relationship.
What's your favorite early dating activity and why? Visiting wine bars
First name? (if you can't say, make something up) Nicole
Age? 40
Profession? Executive Assistant for a major consumer company
Which other boards do you frequent? H&F, Entertainment
Married, separated, or divorced? How long? Divorced about 3 years
It's almost Thanksgiving, what are you thankful for this year? My beautiful daughter
How do you feel about dating? I don't
What's your favorite early dating activity and why? It has been so long I don't even remember.
First name? Jasmine
Age? 31
Profession? Government
Which other boards do you frequent? TIP (lurk), F&B (lurk)
Married, separated, or divorced? How long? Divorced 2.5 years
It's almost Thanksgiving, what are you thankful for this year? My wonderful life, family and how my life has changed for the better since I left DB.
How do you feel about dating? I love dating, meeting new guys, doing new activities etc. However, I am not looking for an exclusive relationship though I am open to it if a great guy came along.
What's your favorite early dating activity and why? Romantic dinners, shows, plays, ice-cream/coffee dates, strolling downtown at night. Activities that are not stressful e.g. going to the gym (which DB thinks that that is a great idea?).
Age? 55 (Do I win a prize?)
Profession? retired but volunteer at a cancer clinic
Which other boards do you frequent? MM, sometimes TIP and FL
Married, separated, or divorced? How long? Married in March 1995, widowed in Feb 2010
It's almost Thanksgiving, what are you thankful for this year? I'm thankful my family has made it through a difficult year, and we're slowly on the mend.
How do you feel about dating? No. No. No.
What's your favorite early dating activity and why? Does. Not. Compute.
First name? Missy
Age? 27
Profession? Accountant
Which other boards do you frequent? The Bump
Married, separated, or divorced? How long? Separated, getting divorced. Currently married for just over 2 years. Separated for the last 2 months.
It's almost Thanksgiving, what are you thankful for this year? My wonderful son. And that I can afford my lifestyle with STBXH
How do you feel about dating? I am looking forward to it..... once I am ready for it.
What's your favorite early dating activity and why? Dinner, movie, and bowling.
Age? 28
Profession? TeacherWhich other boards do you frequent? Fashion & Beauty, What's CookingMarried, separated, or divorced? How long? Separated since July 2010, trying really hard to be divorced; prospective divorce date is June 2012. Ugh.It's almost Thanksgiving, what are you thankful for this year? I am thankful for good friends, good family, and the ability to recognize the beauty in life.
What's your favorite early dating activity and why? I really like having a glass of wine or coffee with some great conversation.
First name? (if you can't say, make something up) Sara
Age? 35
Profession? Teacher
Which other boards do you frequent? SP
Married, separated, or divorced? How long? Separated 10 months, divorce will finally be final early January 2012. Thankfully
It's almost Thanksgiving, what are you thankful for this year? How well my DD has adjusted to the divorce and changes this year - especially starting K
How do you feel about dating? Not sure - just met a guy and he was too into something serious. I took time to get myself in a good place - but I'm cautious. As a single mom, the guy has to be really worth it to schedule a date on a rare night off!
What's your favorite early dating activity and why? Drinks in a quiet place, anything outdoors -
First name? (if you can't say, make something up) "Summer"
Age? 33
Profession? Elementary School Assistant Principal
Which other boards do you frequent?H&F, Travel
Married, separated, or divorced? How long? Divorced 3 years, currently living with my BF of a year and a half
It's almost Thanksgiving, what are you thankful for this year? BF, my family, my job-which I love
How do you feel about dating? Sometimes I miss it; I liked dating around when I first got divorced. I never had a chance to when I was younger.
What's your favorite early dating activity and why? Anything outdoors - football game, bike ride, run