What a great answer Jay. Though I don't get the rock thing.

Hi Skylark. Don't be too hard on yourself, as you can see this guy has had at least thirty years to refine his approach. Apparently, it's worked for him, so he'll move from woman to woman trying to achieve something or other. He's not important. What is important is that you realize why you fell into his game. Which after reading your post, I think you already have. Now it's just that "how could I fall for his BS", and I think you know that too. It's really had dating today. Years ago most people married young, so they avoided the pitfalls of middle aged people going through all kinds of issues. I think you were innocent enough not to believe a fifty year old guy singing his song must be off the mark. But who cares, chaulk it up to one of those "you'll never believe this one" story. I'm prettty sure most single people today have a few of them. As you said, take a little time off the ferris wheel and find the things you like about yourself. Then of course, it's time to get back out there. Next time, it could be Prince Charming. LOL