Having been out of the "dating game" for 13 yrs., I probably should not stick my nose in here. But when I was between marriages, and in my 40's, I did date. What I remember clearly is that there are lots of things about ourselves we do not share
until a real level of mutual interest,trust and respect has been reached. If you arrive at that point in a relationship and decide you might like to have it proceed further, then you start sharing on a more intimate level. If that intimacy results in one of you backing away, you may, at the very least have gained a friend- if not the love of your life. Go for it. Amy

Gina: Hi! My brother was diagnosed in Nov 04 with Tonsil Cancer and had 35 treamtents of chemo & radiation at Hopkins which started in Dec 04. I was there every step and actually remained with him for a long time. He has been back to work and also has difficulty eating..lost a lot of weight. But about the dating thing...he says the same as you say.And I understand for dating anyway isn't the easiest. We all would love the companionship and someone other than friends and family to be there. He and I talk all the time and grateful that there are friends who are here..and maybe in by chance as he says that he meets someone in life who can be ok with it all..that he says will be another gift. In the mean time, he is blessed everyday to be here and enjoy his friends and family and the new friends. He did have a date recently and called me after to say he had a nice time and nice conversation....it will take a special person who has understanding, compassion and an open heart and soul...and I believe that person exists for my brother..as well as for you.
Laurie