Sorry, I didn't mean to come off as sounding "immature".I have been in long term relationships,,been married and now divorced for about 8yrs.I lived for a man for almost a year, but, we seperated because his 16yr old daughter was the "woman" of the house,and I just couldn't take my ex,,,making decisions with me and the daughter overriding them and my ex going along with that. Soooo,,,it's been 8months since then.I have gone a few dates,,that I met online. And, I find that they either don't call again,,or once they see my picture (i'm not ugly,but i'm not a barbie doll and i'm 5ft4 about 160lbs,,so not tiny either),,the guy falls off this earth.What i'm getting at is,,I guess once I find someone that seems interested. I think I get overally excited and may come over as clingy.I need dating (online dating with Match.com) tips/rules etc.Like:Who initiates first contact?Who makes the first call?What do you talk about on the first date?Where do you go for first date?First kiss,,and when do you take it further?When I married my husband, we were highschool sweethearts,,so I really haven't ever "dated",,and I always jump to "future forever relationship" mode. How do I avoid this???Thanks...

Sometimes Mr Right Now is good enough. I have seen so many single women looking for Mr Right and they go into dating (online dating with Match.com) with expectation of how the date using Match.com or meeting is going to go and with that comes more frustration and dissapointment.( why didnt he call me, why doesnt he want to see me. )..... Dont do this go with the flow.  Relax and ejoy meeting friends not Mr Right because may that friend down the line might me your mr right. Be you first with out a guy...that helps!..

Thanks,,,i'm really working on trying to take time for me,,and to get out and not just sit at home and mope, waiting for the phone or email to ring, lol.This wknd,,i'm actually doing the Dragon Boat races at the lake with my company that I work with,,so there's lots of other teams,,there is a parade and beer tent the fri night before the races on sat. And,i'm gonna make a appearance there and then Sat night I have a wedding reception to go to of a not so close friend , usually I wouldn't go,,but,,i'm gonna take the leap and go for it.I'll keep reminding myself of your advice when i'm feeling down on myself!Thanks again...