Gee, its pretty easy to tell who is happy and who isn't here. Actually there's a lot that isn't "perfect" as you put it but I'm pretty content with what I have.

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Current stable:
- 2004 Mazda RALLYWANKEL
- 2007 Saturn sky redline
- 2004 Explorer...under surgery.

Past: 135i, GTI, 300E, 300SD, 300SD, Stealth

well, you didn't see voter fraud and were subsequently chased through Texas by the NAACP in helicopters ensuring your silence.

some people have a lot to handle, and a lot on their minds concealing clear illegal activity because they are afraid of being labeled a racist.

I personally consider myself pretty happy, though id be happier when ive finished building my 240 up.

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I'm pretty lucky and usually very happy because of it! I've got a great job I'm not always as good at as I should be (working on it), fantastic, funny, lovely family and hilarious, wonderful friends. I started running a little while ago to prevent osteoporosis later in life and feel great about it. Just got another part-time job to funnel in more cash and strengthen my financial position. No boyfriend, but not for lack of being asked out. And at the start of summer I made a financial plan for the next 15 years, so I feel like I know where I'm going with my life and can support my dreams and ambitions. I intend to have kids one day, but one dependent (the 300D) is enough at the moment! If I do feel low, it's usually because I'm not working as hard in my degree programme as I believe I could be but I'm making changes there too.

I'm so happy for all of you who have awesome partners and spouses in your lives, and for anyone who's looking, I'm sure the cougars are looking for cubs.

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"You know, times are changing. Ladies can do stuff now and you're going to have to learn how to deal with it."
"What? Were you saying something? Look, I don't speak Spanish."

Speaking for myself, I'd prefer to be introduced to someone older directly rather than going through some Internet service. And fortunately, I know people that I can ask if they know any single ladies who are 5-10 years older and open-minded, if I can get up the courage to do so.

I'm not really looking for a cougar-cub relationship (implying mostly for casual sex), as much as a long-term relationship with an older woman whose company I can enjoy. Basically, I want to be treated like a 40-45 year old, since I essentially am one in all but chronological age.

This isn't a question of finance -- I already have everything I need, and am better off than most Americans. I also have no interest in having kids biologically, so that's not an issue.

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to offend you. I'm sure there are plenty of older women in the city who would love to meet a younger guy who is mature, financially stable and doesn't want children. You should join societies or clubs or groups that do things where you're more likely to meet women in that age group and then see who you meet. Even if you don't meet awesome ladies for the first couple of months, you're likely to meet people who share your interests and maturity and your social network will grow to include awesomely attractive older women. What about book clubs, wine tasting groups, cookery classes, creative writing courses, gym classes, yoga, pilates, hiking, boating? I mean, when you imagine the perfect woman, what does she do because you should do that too so that you'll meet her.

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"You know, times are changing. Ladies can do stuff now and you're going to have to learn how to deal with it."
"What? Were you saying something? Look, I don't speak Spanish."

What would you recommend as far as activities and clubs, to increase my chances of meeting such people?

Oops. I edited above, sorry.

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"You know, times are changing. Ladies can do stuff now and you're going to have to learn how to deal with it."
"What? Were you saying something? Look, I don't speak Spanish."

Don't hang out in front of a keyboard on internet forums like this.

Haven't actually had much time for forums recently, at all.

I think the grocery store would be good place to meet women?

I would not take anything for the way life is going these days. Wife (#2) is the best thing that has ever happened to me.

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Cocaine and a flash wad.

I said "people". Not "crack-whores".

Happiness/contentment is internal; it is our thoughts and perspective.
We are what we think about all day long.
I Control my thoughts,..... and I decide to be content and happy!
I do not wait for the universe to be 'perfect' before I can be happy.
It is already perfect!

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And I think pilates is totes the winner in that group. Don't dive in in a big way. A younger guy being there consistently will be enough to pique interest. And ladies in that age bracket are also looking for ways to meet men, either for themselves or for their friends because they mostly only know other women their age who are either married or single—but they don't know lots of eligible men who are not taken. You might even make friends with some of these taken ladies and after a few months be able to ask if they have any nice friends they could set you up with if you guys become bros/broettes.

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"You know, times are changing. Ladies can do stuff now and you're going to have to learn how to deal with it."
"What? Were you saying something? Look, I don't speak Spanish."

Problem is that I don't actually LIKE organized group activities, though I'll grudgingly tolerate them for a few months if they get me what I want.

I should also try dating at work -- that's how I met the person who turned me on to the older-woman idea in the first place. I've had a few "are you single, what are you doing tonights" from clients and/or their employees, but been too awkward to take them up -- shouldn't be, since I'm self-employed, worst-case I can afford to lose a client here and there.