Trying again... I hate to think that I went down without a fight...

Pinky said:
Welcome, and thank you for your openness. We are all here to share in some way with others. Everyone needs to be listened to, and heard.

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I should be the one thanking you for taking the time to read my introduction and welcome me. You have honored the saying in your signature!
 

CAKCy said:
Many have suggested that I should get a new dog. I can't. For one thing, it would feel to be me like betraying Lucy. For another thing, a pet is like a child. One cannot get a pet without being sure that one will take care of it forever. My physical condition is not very promising...
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Honor those whom you loved that have passed by continuing to love & live; they would have wanted it that way.
 
hollydolly said:
welcome ...
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and how lovely to have someone from Cyprus , a place I've visited many times and loved ( except for all the cats) . Paphos . Nicosia, Larnaca, Protaras... Paralimini...., I've driven so many places and stayed in so many different towns and villages in Cyprus... haven't been for some years now.. I hear there's lots of expat enclaves now...
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Thank you for your colorful welcome and I'm glad you have liked my island. Yes, there are many British enclaves now, especially in Paphos (where life is a bit more peaceful... still).

On behalf of the Cyprus Cat (AKA St. Helen's cat) I apologize for the hard time they gave you. They were brought here for the first time to fight snakes. Snakes problem was solved but cats.....
 
CAKCy said:
Thank you for your words of encouragement. Unfortunately my biological age and my physical condition don't much. But in any case I'll do the exploring you suggest. If they are out there looking, as you say, I hope they won't pass me by. (If they are not... can I sue you?? :p)
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Remember this old saying:
To the world, you may be just one person, but to one person, you may just be the world.

Get out there and find that one person.

And sure.....you can sue me.........and if you get anything, we'll split it. ;)
 
Shalimar said:
Thank you for your honesty, that took courage. I think you may find some kindred spirits here. Please give us a chance. I look forward to the opportunity to get to know you. I have a feeling you are an interesting person.
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Honesty should be the foundation of any new relationship. Any kind of relationship. And I thank you for appreciating mine and my courage. I look forward to getting to know everybody here.

(For refences on how much of an interesting person I am you can contact my wife who left me 5 months ago! :p - The truth is, she supported me as much as she could up to the point that she couldn't cope with my depression any more)
 
Sorry to hear that being alone isn't "your cup of tea." I too have been alone now for 11 months and if you ask me it really "sucks." Eating alone is no fun, going alone for walks is boring and watching movies in the evening alone is not much fun. I have always traveled with my wife but in a few days I am going on a very long trip up to The Yukon and maybe Alaska, if the border ever opens up. I'm going alone. Sometimes I wonder even why I'm going but it's a better alternative than sitting around here and listening to everyone argue about this pandemic. Sorry, dog/cat lovers but I was born on a farm with plenty of animals around. Having a good, warm, kind loving woman can never be replaced by a barking mutt or a meowing pussy. Each to their own as they say! My advice, if I dare, to CAKCy, is to get out there and look around. There are a lot of lonely women out there. The trick, of course, is to find one that "strikes your fancy." Sitting at home & watching the telly is a total waste of time when you are "gal lookin'". Best of luck and never give up. There is someone for you out there. Happy hunting!
 
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Shalimar said:
I lost my fiancé two years ago, I met him on this site. Neither of us were looking for a partner, but love blossomed between us. I was devastated when he died, but I have since been blessed with a wonderful relationship, albeit long distance for now. I thought I would be alone forever.
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I'm really sorry to read about your loss. But I'm also glad that you were wrong thinking that you would be alone forever! I hope that I'm wrong too... (and I really don't mind a LDR since, as I said, what matters is the companionship two people feel which can be as strong even if these people are planets apart! The technology of today allows two people to be "together" even if they are not.)
 
Pepper said:
Good grief man! You're torturing yourself. You should not be doing that--the food and water part I mean. Carrying the leash is not as bad. I beg you to wean yourself from the food and water bit.

I'm assuming you've been widowed. Condolences. I lost my partner too. I understand everything you said about the loneliness and not having someone to share with. That moved me very much. Most of us will understand you here. You came to the right place.
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Maybe you are right. You see, Lucy was my only "child"...

No, I'm not widowed. My wife couldn't deal with my depression and left me almost 5 months ago. Having nobody to say "good night" at night is a killer....
 
CAKCy said:
Thank you for your welcoming me. I've tried being my own best friend. It didn't go well when we were mad at each other and went to bed without saying good night... :p
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Chocolates and apologies sometimes work. :)

Treat yourself often with little pleasures. Also, find a group of sympathizers and participate. Joining here is a start. In person better if virus restrictions permit.
 
moviequeen1 said:
Hi CAKCYwelcome,thankyou for sharing about your life,glad you found us
You'll meet wonderful group of members from around the world here at SF
We aren't related but the many members who come here on a daily/regular basis are like 'family'. We listen/share/give advice on any topic,hopefully boost someone's spirits if they are having a bad day
I hope you stay with us
Sue in Buffalo,NY
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Thank you for your kind words and for reading my introduction. I'm definitely glad I found you all! If "life" here is like the "welcome party" I just had... wow! You, people, sure know how to make somebody feel welcome! I have a feeling that I will be staying for a while because you, all, do make one feel like one is part of a "family".
 
bingo said:
tomorrow's gonna be better....if you can find things to fill time....I pray for your strength
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I appreciate your encouragement and your prayers!

Soon after my wife left I filled my time with things to do. When loneliness started hitting hard I slowly started losing interest. Everything I did that gave me pleasure was followed by the pain of not having anybody to share it with....
 
CAKCy said:
I appreciate your encouragement and your prayers!

Soon after my wife left I filled my time with things to do. When loneliness started hitting hard I slowly started losing interest. Everything I did that gave me pleasure was followed by the pain of not having anybody to share it with....
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with all the good will in the world.. Cyprus is a holiday Island ..no need for me to tell you that, perhaps you can meet a lady for friendship whose there alone on holiday, many older women are... are you Cypriot or British ?
 
CAKCy said:
I appreciate your encouragement and your prayers!

Soon after my wife left I filled my time with things to do. When loneliness started hitting hard I slowly started losing interest. Everything I did that gave me pleasure was followed by the pain of not having anybody to share it with....
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While walking on my beach a few years ago, a large stingray had washed up. I wanted so desperately to share that. I even looked for strangers! No one was there. ETC.
 
Jeff_RN/Paramedic said:
Remember this old saying:
To the world, you may be just one person, but to one person, you may just be the world.

Get out there and find that one person.

And sure.....you can sue me.........and if you get anything, we'll split it. ;)
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Looking for that one person...
Praying for that one person...
Needing that one person...
Dying for that one person...
 
Packerjohn said:
Sorry to hear that being alone isn't "your cup of tea." I too have been alone now for 11 months and if you ask me it really "sucks." Eating alone is no fun, going alone for walks is boring and watching movies in the evening alone is not much fun. I have always traveled with my wife but in a few days I am going on a very long trip up to The Yukon and maybe Alask, if the border ever opens up. I'm going alone. Sometimes I wonder even why I'm going but it's a better alternative than sitting around here and listening to everyone argue about this pandemic. Sorry, dog/cat lovers but I was born on a farm with plenty of animals around. Having a good, warm, kind loving woman can never be replaced by a barking mutt or a meowing pussy.
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Speechless...
11 months...
It's been 5 for me and I'm contemplating to go search for Lucy and my parents...
I'm sorry to say this... life without someone to share is not worth living....
 

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