Puhhhhlease, this section over here has a large portion dedicated to the frustrations of OLD. Just know you are not alone. I have the same exact problems as you do. I erase anyone who just says "hi". I will alswyas respond to someone who actually took the time out to read my profile. Rarely does anyone even read a profile, they go based on pictures. They would see the part where it says "Does not want children" but send a message when their profile says "wants children". As for the text buddy crap? I don't need that either. And the fade out with a few word responses? Don't need that BS either!
It's like the only way I have to meet anyone, but it does not work for me. So, I am still waiting for Mr. right to bump into me at the grocery store (let's face it, it is more likely to happen at the liquor store for me) and ask me out. So, basically, I will be single forever, haha.
I was getting into hiking before I hurt myself. I live in Northern NJ, where it isn't all that scenic, but we do have some trails and if you go over the border to Upstate NY, there are also some nice ones. I think I will be ready to tackle some small trails this summer with my brace. I have always wanted to do kayaking and paddle boarding and will most likely give that a shot this summer too.
This may be super bad advice. But as an old-fashioned woman, if you see a woman out you are attracted to and by all appearances seems to be single, ask her out. Some might think you are a creep, because no one actually does that anymore, because, you know, Tinder is so much less creepy (?!?. But, there might be a woman out there who is charmed by the old fashioned way of asking someone out and who knows????
