Have you ever found yourself in a predicament you thought you would never get out of?

[Youngster]

I'm retired. Writing keeps my brain active. Here's my latest story. The Bench
Wesley Gordon is a down-on-his-luck musician living on the street. With no job, no money and addicted to alcohol, Wesley has given up on ever climbing out of the hole he's put himself in.
It was either a stroke of luck or divine providence. A stranger steps forward to give Wesley the helping hand he so desperately needs. Will Wesley be able to overcome his demons and get off the street?
You'll have to read The Bench to find your answer.
This story is in seven short sections. About a twenty minute read total. <The Bench>

 

[Tempsontime65]

Psssssss...over here, I'm in one now, it's called...being married!!

 

[NorthernLight]

Yes, right now. Being poor. Being single.

I'm trying very hard to "accept" that my romantic life is over. Even though it's unacceptable to me.

 

[Supernatural]

I've lived briefly in a haunted house for real in late 70s. I wrote a short story about it, changing the names to protect privacy. Read if you dare!
https://cdbauthor.blogspot.com/

 

[Bella]

Yes, right now. Being poor. Being single.

I'm trying very hard to "accept" that my romantic life is over. Even though it's unacceptable to me.

I hear you loud and clear. I'm having trouble with this as well. I wasn't expecting to grow old alone, but my husband's sudden death changed that. I keep telling myself that if COVID hadn't hit, and I wasn't keeping my distance from people because of it, perhaps I would have better opportunities to change what looks to be inevitable. I dunno. At this point, I'm just living day by day and not expecting much to change under the present conditions. Meanwhile, I try to make the most of my life and enjoy the little pleasures I do have.

 

[Youngster]

Yes, right now. Being poor. Being single.

I'm trying very hard to "accept" that my romantic life is over. Even though it's unacceptable to me.

If you find it unacceptable take positive steps to change your situation. Don't give up.

 

[Gardenlover]

@Youngster - Looks like an interesting book. I'm off to visit your website (Great domain name by the way).

 

[Alligatorob]

I'm trying very hard to "accept" that my romantic life is over. Even though it's unacceptable to me.

I hear you loud and clear. I'm having trouble with this as well.

I know I am in no position to offer useful advice on this, but it seems to me that both of your are interesting nice ladies. Who I would think would be a catch for many a man. Am I wrong?

 

[Alligatorob]

Here's my latest story. The Bench

Thanks @Youngster that was a good read, you write very well.

Is the story completely fiction or based on something real?

 

[Youngster]

Thanks @Youngster that was a good read, you write very well.

Is the story completely fiction or based on something real?

It's fiction. So glad it was hard for you to tell.

 

[Bella]

I know I am in no position to offer useful advice on this, but it seems to me that both of your are interesting nice ladies. Who I would think would be a catch for many a man. Am I wrong?

Aw, Rob, you're a sweetheart. I think I have a lot to offer, but it has nowhere to go. I still have a modicum of hope because I'm not dead yet, lol, but it doesn't look promising. NorthernLight is an intelligent, fascinating woman, any man would be fortunate to have her.

 

[NorthernLight]

Aw, shucks.

 

[Supernatural]

I hear you loud and clear. I'm having trouble with this as well. I wasn't expecting to grow old alone, but my husband's sudden death changed that. I keep telling myself that if COVID hadn't hit, and I wasn't keeping my distance from people because of it, perhaps I would have better opportunities to change what looks to be inevitable. I dunno. At this point, I'm just living day by day and not expecting much to change under the present conditions. Meanwhile, I try to make the most of my life and enjoy the little pleasures I do have.

Yeah, same boat as you @Bella and you @NorthernLight I truly expected to reach our 50th wedding anniversary. Thankfully, it wasn't Covid but the latter ruined the attendance at his funeral, which was so much sadder on top of everything else.

I'm not ready to jump back into dating yet. I'm enjoying reclaiming what we'd lost, especially in his last 5 years after our son had died. I may never marry again. However, just like the Cher song, who knows what's ahead for our new destinies.

 

[hollydolly]

Yes never thought I'd survive my childhood...

 

[seadoug]

Yeah, same boat as you @Bella and you @NorthernLight I truly expected to reach our 50th wedding anniversary. Thankfully, it wasn't Covid but the latter ruined the attendance at his funeral, which was so much sadder on top of everything else.

I'm not ready to jump back into dating yet. I'm enjoying reclaiming what we'd lost, especially in his last 5 years after our son had died. I may never marry again. However, just like the Cher song, who knows what's ahead for our new destinies.

Well, it seems that even Cher doesn't want to experience life after love, so don't give up!

CHER’S SONS REPORTEDLY NOT HAPPY WITH HER WANTING TO ELOPE WITH NEW BOYFRIEND, ALEXANDER ‘AE’ EDWARDS​

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonFebruary 22, 20231115

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 02: Cher and Alexander Edwards are seen on November 02, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by joce zerojack/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)
There may be $360 million at stake in this family feud brewing at the moment.

According to Radar Online, 76-year-old icon Cher is having a family dispute over the boyfriend she is currently seeing. Her two sons are unhappy with the man she plans to elope with. She is contemplating cutting the two offspring out of her will, which is said to be valued at $360 million.
Sources with information about the situation have stated that Cher plans to elope with her alleged fiance, Alexander “A.E.” Edwards. He is 37 years old and a music producer. They are supposedly heading to Las Vegas to tie the knot and hopefully live happily ever after. But the wedding may not include her sons, 53-year-old Chaz Bono and 46-year-old Elijah Blue Allman.

 

[MrPants]

Well, it seems that even Cher doesn't want to experience life after love, so don't give up!

CHER’S SONS REPORTEDLY NOT HAPPY WITH HER WANTING TO ELOPE WITH NEW BOYFRIEND, ALEXANDER ‘AE’ EDWARDS​

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonFebruary 22, 20231115

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 02: Cher and Alexander Edwards are seen on November 02, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by joce zerojack/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)
There may be $360 million at stake in this family feud brewing at the moment.

According to Radar Online, 76-year-old icon Cher is having a family dispute over the boyfriend she is currently seeing. Her two sons are unhappy with the man she plans to elope with. She is contemplating cutting the two offspring out of her will, which is said to be valued at $360 million.
Sources with information about the situation have stated that Cher plans to elope with her alleged fiance, Alexander “A.E.” Edwards. He is 37 years old and a music producer. They are supposedly heading to Las Vegas to tie the knot and hopefully live happily ever after. But the wedding may not include her sons, 53-year-old Chaz Bono and 46-year-old Elijah Blue Allman.

Wow! Cutting your own kids out of your will? That's pretty hardcore. I have no idea; maybe they're complete A-holes but still ... they're your own kids!

 

[Geezer Garage]

"Have you ever found yourself in a predicament you thought you would never get out of?"

More than a few times, but here I is.

 

[Gary O']

Have you ever found yourself in a predicament you thought you would never get out of?​

Yeah, but they finally grew up

Good read @Youngster

 

[Blessed]

For the single ladies, divorced, widowed whatever. I just don't get it, why you feel such a need to have a romantic partner. Do you value yourself, your time, your interests, family and friends. i am a widow after a long marriage. I do not see the need to have a love interest now. To me, these days it is a whole different ball game. You don't know who you can trust, who is a scammer, who just wants you to be a full time maid/cook. That is all I hear from single men at our age. They want the benefits of a relationship without any commitment. I am sure there are some nice guys out there but I am not about to start kissing frogs to find a prince. I would rather put myself first at this time.

 

[Bretrick]

As a teenager (14) I was climbing this mountain which overlooks Queenstown Tasmania.

No safety equipment etc, when half way up a sheer cliff my body refused to move. I could go neither up or down, my muscles were unresponsive.
After 20 minutes motionless I thought I am going to fall.
A concerted effort saw my body react to my desire to move and I started inching my way back down the cliff.
I honestly thought my number was up.

 

[hollydolly]

As a teenager (14) I was climbing this mountain which overlooks Queenstown Tasmania.

No safety equipment etc, when half way up a sheer cliff my body refused to move. I could go neither up or down, my muscles were unresponsive.
After 20 minutes motionless I thought I am going to fall.
A concerted effort saw my body react to my desire to move and I started inching my way back down the cliff.
I honestly thought my number was up.

Terrifying... !

 

[katlupe]

"Have you ever found yourself in a predicament you thought you would never get out of?"​

Yes! It was called marriage. Three of them! I am in a relationship now for going on five years but it is not a marriage and not living together. I see how much better that has been for me. I was not the marrying kind I guess, but didn't realize that until it was too late.

 

[timoc]

For the single ladies, divorced, widowed whatever. I just don't get it, why you feel such a need to have a romantic partner. Do you value yourself, your time, your interests, family and friends. i am a widow after a long marriage. I do not see the need to have a love interest now. To me, these days it is a whole different ball game. You don't know who you can trust, who is a scammer, who just wants you to be a full time maid/cook. That is all I hear from single men at our age. They want the benefits of a relationship without any commitment. I am sure there are some nice guys out there but I am not about to start kissing frogs to find a prince. I would rather put myself first at this time.

Blessed, my heart is broken into a thousand pieces.......

Kermit.

 

[Bretrick]

Terrifying... !

It certainly was at the time. The friend I was with had no idea what had happened.
I went down then found another way to the top.

 

[Bella]

For the single ladies, divorced, widowed whatever. I just don't get it, why you feel such a need to have a romantic partner. Do you value yourself, your time, your interests, family and friends. i am a widow after a long marriage. I do not see the need to have a love interest now. To me, these days it is a whole different ball game. You don't know who you can trust, who is a scammer, who just wants you to be a full time maid/cook. That is all I hear from single men at our age. They want the benefits of a relationship without any commitment. I am sure there are some nice guys out there but I am not about to start kissing frogs to find a prince. I would rather put myself first at this time.

@Youngster, I don't want to get off topic into a discussion about relationships because that belongs in another thread. But I'm going to address what Blessed said and answer her question.

@Blessed, I can't and wouldn't presume to speak for other single, divorced, or widowed ladies. I'm aware that my needs and wants are different from those of others. You don't consider a love relationship or even a companion to be necessary or desirable. I recognize that your pets, son, and grandson provide you with satisfaction. If that works for you, that's wonderful.

Just to be clear, the desire for a companion or love interest doesn't mean that I don't value myself, my time, or my interests. Why would it? Yes, the game is different now, life changes, but that doesn't mean I have to sit on the bench. If the opportunity arises, I can choose to step up to the plate if I want to. If by chance I find a companion or love interest, I'm not going to disintegrate because of it.

I'd like to have a companion or partner, but that doesn't mean I'm desperate. I can certainly manage to live out the remainder of my days as they are. I'm neither gullible nor naive when it comes to trusting people. I'm not anyone's servant, cook, or fool. I'm not on the lookout for a prince , and I have no intention of kissing any frogs. Any expectations I might have are grounded in reality.

Well, my friend, it's okay if you don't get it, I don't really expect you to. The fact that I understand it is what matters.

Bella