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I stopped dating Thor
As well as a multi-millionaire
I give people advice all the time. I’m so full of it… yeah, I said it. Though, actually, I don’t give my friends advice unless they ask. Medium’s a different story. Either way, I’m pretty honest. That doesn’t mean I’m right.
One piece of dating advice I give all the time, though, that I think is spot on — don’t focus on the superficial stuff like looks or money. Focus on the person’s character and how they make you feel.
And this is advice that I actually followed.
When I started dating again after 18 years of marriage, I jumped in with both feet. That’s just the way I roll. I’m a full immersion type of person.
I’m the one who jumps straight into an icy pool on a hot day instead of dipping my toes. While other people carefully ease into the water, I’m doing a cannonball. Sorry if you’re in my splash zone.
So, anyway, I dated a LOT in the beginning. I put my profile out there and if a guy was interested, I’d make sure there was no criminal record, do a phone interview, and if no warning bells went off, I’d schedule a coffee date.
I averaged 4 guys a week during this time frame. I met them at a cafe just a few minutes from my house. That way if things went south or I felt unsafe, I could dash home…
