Single, looking but I am cognizant that the odds are hugely slim. When I first considered divorce I read an article that said most men in their 50s and above were looking for "nurses with purses". That might not be entirely true, but I've had a couple of dates expire on me. And being a liberal non religious person in a conservative state, the available pool of men I want to spend time with is incredibly small.

I have been single for 5 years. I was dating someone locally but it became a long distance thing-first- him traveling to China for work, moving to California and then Washington DC. He was 25 years younger than me. A political science professor at Tufts when I met him he now works for Brookings in Washington, DC. Recently he remarried his wife and 8 year old daughter. We are still Facebook friends. He would visit me as I was diagnosed with leukemia 5 years and became a good friend as I went through chemo, radiation and bone marrow transplant. now that I am healthy Iam meeting new people and hope to meet someone who is looking for long term.

I've been widowed for eleven years following a happy twenty year marriage. I found child rearing and dating did not mix, and so have not been actively seeking during that time. That's not to say that I would reject anyone who, despite my not looking, I might connect with during the course of living my life.

Meanwhile, I am ALWAYS seeking interesting people to befriend or chat with, online or off.

Not desperate, but yeah, looking.

Single, but not looking.

I want a friend with benefits but mostly the friend part and I demand upfront honesty and respect. id like to have my house and they have there's. boyfriend and girlfriend if you will. I never say never and of course, i would have a fuck buddy or a one-off but it's not what I want. in any of these or other scenarios honesty and respect are a must.

I’m a widower with an 11 year old daughter.
My wife passed away in 2014. I was involved for two years only to be cut loose because of our religio-political differences.
Life can’t be this barren.

Single and looking; however, I am realistic in that it is very rare to find a compatible individual for long term companionship near me online, yet here I am.

I’ve wanted kids since before I knew what that entailed. I was 12 and held my cousin for the first time and fell in love. Watching her grow up has been magical, so this getting divorced at 32 and being single for 5 years has forced me to consider the possibility and desire for my own children and what I really want out of a relationship and what I’ll put up with. I am single and have open eyes, but I don’t know if looking is the word.

In a relationship. Not looking. Just here to have an intelligent conversation. When is there ever going to be a site that doesn't have Dating site in the description. After you sign up.

I'm content being single. I like it in many ways. But deep down I can't imagine anything better than having a child. And while I used to think that was selfish, my own take on life (we are borderline miracles in the grand scheme of things) has me thinking otherwise. The unconditional love for a child is appealing, as is giving life in a universe largely devoid of it - at least "locally".

So, ladies ... form an orderly queue, please ... ????

Single. Not really looking anymore. Not in the United States anyway. The market here is far too competative for anyone who doesn't look like a movie star and have the game of a pick up artist or at least puts six figures in the bank each and every year.

I know I'm far too fat and fugly to find a partner whom I would find attractive enough to turn me on romantically here in the United States. Nor has any woman of average to above average attractiveness from here in the US ever shown even the remotest romantic interest in me. I can't make up for my laundry list of physical flaws with game and/or money, so I'm basically a lethal combination of negative traits which puts me in the category of the unfuckables here in the US market. In fact, I might just even be the club president.

Searching for romantic partners here in the US is a waste of time for me. I tend to do much better in over seas countries where women chase men more and the US dollar goes far enough to put a sparkle in any pretty girl's smile.

I think I am having a rather confused moment.

Single, looking, been alone so long it's actually affecting my mental health and self esteem. I'm here more for the community though than anything else.

I am single and I was told that at my age I should remain single. Well....

I just dont know. My husband passed away almost 3 years ago. It was rough. I really liked him. He was the only person I completely trusted. I knew he felt the same about me. For 35 years our lives were intertwined. We were one. Im not alone. We have 5 kids. My youngest graduated high school last spring. My eldest recently became a grandfather. My youngest & my only daughter still live with me in the house they grew up in. My daughter is a single parent to 3 kids under 5. Her 3 yo was recently "officially" diagnosed on the autistic spectrum. She is unemployed. I don`t drive. I work as a deli clerk in a grocery store. I have plenty to do. I stay busy. I crave intelligent conversation. It is definitely complicated!

I could had voted Single and Looking... because since I found the worm I have not stop looking but I am Not desperate... or in Need... I am like many other here Comfortable with the Freedom of Deciding for One. Easy Quorum to muster at all times. Or I am also Human enough not to Disrupt another individual life or waste her time. Nothing Roots me until the right soil and she have to be One Hell of a Soil. I believe we all need a Witness to Our Lives... I am also Fun to talk to, Be with and a Poet who can Dance. A witnessing tourist in this life enjoying Retirement.

Not holding my breath, I'm widowed and missing my man, so single and not averse to another relationship although it took me decades to find my husband only to lose him to cancer after only 6 years.

Newly divorced, so I'm not sure if I'm totally ready yet. I think I'm just ready for some fun.

Single and looking, however I am looking for a companion NOT a life partner. I have been married three times, and am not looking for a fourth. I just want someone to do things with and watch the world go by. I do not need someone to complete me, tell me what to do, or take over my home or family.

I love the feeling of learning someone new. Even as friends, even just to talk. I like women my age, with the character and experience that comes with maturity.

Thne only reason I say not looking is because I am incredibly busy. It is sub zero weather here and I raise livestock. Got some getting ready to have their babies any minute. Also I think I may be one of a very few farm based atheists here.

Opening up and giving into meeting new people and new situations. However I'm no going in a rush with an agenda of finding another person to fill a void.If she's there? She's there. I'm opening up myself to something far better than trivial drama, mundane existences and wanting to feel alive again. However, the life I was living was a dead comotose lie that had began feiging and stressing over nothing worthwhile trying to keep the facade going. However,being a single dad laughing and crying through it all is the best medicine right now. I love to love and find it hard to be loved because I love hard. This time away has done wonders for my self love and personal time for self-maintenance of healing my soul along with my children at my side. Upon accepting this life for what it truly is and willing to work to make it the best that it can be with what I have and am willing to work for? I am ready to embrace whatever shows up with the confidence to know that I am where I am supposed to be at this present moment. With or without someone. I am here and still standing tall as a father with my kids. Ready for whatever comes. We are our team.

At this point, I can't even imagine becoming involved in a relationship again. I'm not ruling it out, but I really just don't see it happening. Oddly, I'm really okay with that. Who'da thunk it?