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[Cathy <goosecreekfarm AT gmail.com>]

Hi Gloria-

I've enjoyed reading this thread and the words of wisdom in it.  I well know
how much less than satisfying things can be with the wrong person.
Unfortunately children are involved in my situation, making things much more
complicated.

Sounds like whatever type you are is the same kinda type I am--goal oriented
but not constantly busy.

Cathy
orienting toward new goals



On 11/27/06, Gloria Morris <gloriamorris59 AT gmail.com> wrote:
> On 11/24/06, FranksFarm AT aol.com <FranksFarm AT aol.com> wrote:
> > I'm wondering if our independence and mindset doesn't cause many
> breakups with partners not so attuned:)
>
> I expect that is part of it. Too, if you are independent-minded, it is
> harder to convince yourself to stay in a situation which is bad for
> you.
>
> >
> > Like some have said it's very hard meeting single folk in rural areas
> that share your ideas/dreams. I'm not really anxious, or terribly  lonely ,
> but often feel life couild be much more satisfying with the right person.
>
> Ah, yes. It can also be substantially less than satisfying with the
> wrong person, so you are wise not to be anxious to change your
> situation. As one friend succinctly put it: "You are perfectly capable
> of making yourself miserable. You don't need a man to help you with
> that!"
>
> > But I'd like to hear from some type A personalities in good health in
> 35-50 range:) privately:)
>
> I'm not really type A. I'm not sure what type I am. The personality
> "types" have always confused the heck out of me, so perhaps someone
> here can help me figure out where I fall in those types. I can be very
> driven to get a project done, and I will stubbornly push myself almost
> to the breaking point to accomplish that goal. I guess that is pretty
> much type A behavior. My Dad used to say, when I was a child, that I
> am a mule-headed little thing. <grin> But I can also be very content
> to while away hours lost in a book, or staring at the flickering
> flames of a fire, or happily spinning wool into yarn while falling
> into a deep meditative state: I can be blissfully happy doing
> absolutely NOTHING. And that is definitely not type A.
>
> Gloria
> Presently Typeless