Emancipation (W9)

I am trying to learn to be comfortable with who I am.

It is a much different thing than being grateful for what I have. When I am in moments of contentment and gratitude I realize that most things are working really well in my life.  I am happy being single.

I was really nervous about being interviewed for the blog. I don't feel like I am doing that much and I wonder if I am interesting.

I am so glad she agreed to be interviewed! Woman 9 (W9) is dynamic and interesting. I think her story will resonate with a lot of single people. A lot of divorced people. And, a lot of single parents.

One thing that I know for sure is that I am better off divorced. I have never looked back. I feel totally different then when I was married. I am taking stands more and more as I get my life, family, house, and job aligned and bring order back to my life.

A Rough Seven Years (M4)

As a teacher I feel powerful when I see a kid connect the dots. I can tell when I have helped them. I have been a high school teacher for 14 years. It's a job that works for me. I know what I am doing and I am comfortable in my role.

For fun Man 4 (M4) likes to hang out with friends, play sports, or go to special events. He enjoys going to the Irish Fest at Crown Center and Brown's Annual Irish Festival. He likes seeing shows at Llewellyn's and other small venues. He used to really enjoy seeing The Elder's but right now is in to Flannigan's Right Hook.

I'm not picky about location. I'm just looking for an energetic show. I'm not looking to kill the quiet space. I just enjoy having a good time with friends.

I asked him what he thinks people misunderstand about what it is like to be a single guy. He explained that people discredit him. They seem to discount him or assume there is something wrong with him because of his lifestyle. Even though he has worked with kids for 14 years people think he doesn't understand or know things because he does not have kids of his own.