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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is a confidence issue more than a money issue.  Lots of women would date a guy like you, especially if he's in decent shape and financially stable (though not well off).  The key is to do things that are fun.  Many fun things are free or inexpensive.

Running and hiking.  Going to festivals and hearing some lesser known bands play live music.  Cooking at home.  Many galleries and museums (especially in DC).   Use your imagination.  You don't have to take your date to dinner at The Palm and a show at the Kennedy Center.[/quote]

OP here. You are probably correct about the confidence issue. I guess I need a change in mindset. While my salary is not low, I am also investing a good chunk of what's left after I pay child support. I am 46 and I am prioritizing retirement.

As far as fun things. Yes I have been doing free stuff like hiking, running, festivals. The only extra expanse that I have is that I have a guitar teacher. It's a hobby I picked up in my early 40s and now that I have more time I spend a lot of time on it. It's good for my mental health.
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I have my kids Friday evening until Monday morning.[/b] This schedule works for the kids. I also see them one night during the week for dinner. And I speak to them every night as well.

Maybe I should just myself out there and see what happens. The horror stories from OLD though aren't encouraging.[/quote]
You bring your kids to your one bedroom apartment on the bad side of town during peak party/crazy time, the weekend? [/quote]

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