When I was doing the budget of my living expenses for the divorce, I missed one thing that has now popped up. It started by getting rid of the Dad jeans and buying jeans that fit $. Then I was told by my friends that if I’m back in the dating scene, my whole wardrobe needed to go. No more cargo pants/shorts $$. Toss all the faded/oversized/worn shirts$$$. Need new shoes/belt/watch/etc. $$$$. Oh yeah, no more discount brands or stuff that “sort of fits” but it was on sale.$$$$$

Been slowly buying new clothes because it gets expensive really fast. Considering I’ve been wearing some of my comfy worn clothes for years and haven’t bought any new clothes other than souvenir T-shirts, I cringe every time I see the total of my latest shopping trip. But, I got admit that it feels good to wear clothes that show off my new trimmer waist and new found muscles. I no longer look like “the dad”. I feel more confident and talking and flirting with women is easier when you feel good about yourself.

So let’s see how many people read this post to the end. If you’re going to reply about how it’s shallow, unnecessary, dumb, or whatever judgements BS you feel makes you superior, just save it. If you do post, I,and hopefully others, will reply with a laughing emoji 😂. Let’s see how many do.