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[quote=Anonymous]I'm 47 and single with one kid. I am not too concerned about being single, but everyone has their preferences.

In terms of the alternatives, I would take the overseas posting if I really wanted an expat experience. I would rule out dating while there, especially if it is a developing country or there are large cultural differences. Many countries have very different expectations of women, and it may be difficult to tell whether a guy is dating you for a green card. You might meet a nice American NGO guy, but those guys tend to be young, and they know they don't need to settle down. Single women tend to leave the foreign service, because they can't date.

As for the second or third options, pick one, and pretend you have decided. Do you feel relieved or nervous? Are you at all concerned about being far from your parents if they start to have age related illnesses? Do you make friends easily? Is your profession portable?

I am not sure what you mean by having more kids. Even if it were possible, if you find DC expensive and find yourself time-strapped with one, adding more kids will make it worse. If you mean blending families, you could try a single parents' group.[/quote]

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