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Dating after 50

Is it just me, or is dating after 50 a nightmare?

It seems like almost everyone is so religious, which narrows the pool significantly.

Then out of those who are left the majority fall into one of these categories: looking for a nurse/care giver,
looking for someone MUCH younger to recapture their youth or REPUBLICAN

Then of the 10 people in your region that are left...you don't like 5 and the other 5 don't like you.

OYE! I think I just need a gay best friend to do things with and a new vibrator.

Crimson67 8 Jan 6
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yes I agree with you.
I am a very small Slim person and I cannot find many people my size or smaller
because nowadays so many people are overweight. I look for people on this website
T-shirt size medium or less.

dc65 Level 7 Jan 6, 2018

@zeliasgrand You're not understanding my comments completely I am open-minded
I prefer person that is smaller than me just because physical
attraction is part of finding a partner there things in a
relationship that are more important communications is probably
the most important thing and willingness to compromise when
you don't agree with your partner. Also common interests
are very important. When I filled out the questionnaire
on this website I put physical traits were somewhat important
I hope this clarifies my position for you

@witchymom You're not understanding my comments completely I am open-minded I prefer person that is smaller than me just because physical attraction is part of finding a partner there things in a relationship that are more important communications is probably the most important thing and willingness to compromise when you don't agree with your partner. Also common interests are very important. When I filled out the questionnaire on this website I put physical traits were somewhat important I hope this clarifies my position for you

@dc65

  1. Tip: Never mansplain.
  2. Be what you want to attract.
  3. Be you, be happy and screw what other people think or say.

Note:
Trolls come in all shapes and sizes of which you cannot please them all.

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Hi, my name is jimmy, I am from sw missouri. I agree 100 percent. I have applied to dating sites and such, but most are scams, even posted on craigslist and got a bunch of spam email from other dating sites. I am so tired of this crap, just once I would like to meet someone with like interest. I am liberal, non smoker, non drinker, not religious, a few extra pounds. I hate living in Republicanville

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I'm over 50 and religion isn't much of a problem in finding dates. BTW @witchymom, if you were closer I'd love to date you.

@witchymom lol your 5/5 original thread reference here!

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Dating at age 29 is a nightmare. I don't date anymore.

don't give up... you just too young to say that.

2

Sounds like you've got the statistics figured out. Really narrows things down doesn't it. What are we going to do!?

Lol, indeed. Porn and my imagination along with stimulation will be about the extent of it lol!
Did I just verbalize that? Oh well...we can dream 🙂

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Sounds like you've got the statistics figured out. Really narrows things down doesn't it. What are we going to do!?

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It's not just you. But I think it was really always a nightmare; we just didn't know we had a choice when we were younger. Plus, younger people are more flexible, because they haven't solidified who they are yet.

skado Level 9 Jan 6, 2018

@witchymom Yep. Too soon old and too late smart.

You speak the truth. Also, I now find that I just don't want to waste any time on relationships or even friendships that are not healthy for me or just take up time. In my youth I would never actively terminate a friendship (maybe avoid them🙂 but not terminate....I confess that after 50 I have terminate friendships in which I no longer felt compatible in. This leaves me more precious time to be with those I truly care about.

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Dating after is a nightmare. I read an article before I initiated my divorce that for women over 50, men were looking for "nurses with purses". I did it anyway. And yes, I live in a conservative Republif**k state, so the pickings are slim for a radical, liberal, hippie chick.

I have never heard that before "nurses with purses". Thank you, You have made me laugh, because there are men like that. I am not one of them.

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haha! It is brutal out there....I am an actual care giver, which makes relationships difficult. I am at the point now that I feel that 'alone time' is fine by me. I live in a pretty 'liberal' city, so republicans aren't really a problem, but the women I meet all seem to be trying to recapture their youth by partying, or are the 'living for the weekend' type...9-5 five days a week, complain about work, bust loose on the weekend, suffer on monday, repeat...I am 49...so maybe things will change in 8 months...hehe

I couldn't see trying to start a relationship when I was a caregiver.

@bingst you aren't kidding...it has to be someone who will be willing to spend a lot of nights at home...specifically, my home...haha...I was in one for about 2 years and it didn't work at all...constant stress...I tried to split my time, but I wounded up being mildly neglective to both my ex and my charge...didn't realize it until after the relationship...

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I disagree. Im 56, I’m not looking for a nurse, I’d rather not recapture my youth and I’m definitely not republican. But, crap, I live in Texas.

Just move to Minneapolis. Lots of middle aged, educated liberal women here. You will soon have to call the police to fight off all the women chasing you and beating down your door. 🙂

I’ll have to remember that. @SusanHilde

I wish you lived in California.

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hahahahaha

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Oh so agree with you. Met someone a couple of months ago-political activist-very excited-no time for a relationship lol. Others are trumpsters and conservative. A lot of my relationships have been with younger guys so the ones near my age don't like heavy metal and grunge. It's a conundrum out there.

reminded me my ex-wife going to a concert of the band my daughter was managing... industrial metal.... she said It Was Too Loud!!!!

Metal and Grunge,.... I think at least 2/3 of my CD collection falls into those two categories. Rest is 80s 'New Wave'.

@Crimson67 I couldn't do that... one of my daughters will kill her. I am not joking.

@Crimson67 Well a cougar is better than a dirty old man, Bwahaha.

I prefer the term "Naughty Hobo" as it captures my spirit (lol) better.

I like grunge, rock, et, Is what keeps me young and alert

@Silvertongue Older men dating much younger women are only pervs or predators if they're POOR.
But the wealthy ones can date anyone!
Ugh.

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I agree, and I'm okay with it.

4

I'm writing as a 58 year old married man; I window shop bit I don't buy! What I observe in the folks in my neighborhood is that people "showing signs of being in the game" fare well.

please explain.

I've noticed a difference after dealing with WAW.
Self help, self improvement. How to dress, how to carry yourself, smile, chat up everyone you meet out and about to be better socially. Lots of videos on youtube for free. Dressing better and right fitting clothing has been most noted difference in getting attention!
Husbands of WAW make great 2nd husbands, her loss, did my work.

@zeliasgrand @witchymom @sassygirl3869 All of that plus clothes that fit, hair that works, or, generally speaking, shows signs of life. We all had to learn this in Junior High, and we may need to re-learn it while getting mail from AARP.

@BlueWave @witchymom walk away wife actual syndrome.

@andygee You hit the nail on the head. Hope some people understand this. When people just give-up and don't care about their appearances anymore they're just no-longer "in the game" (why was that confusing?). It's that simple. Get rid of the excess weight (actually, it's easy), get some nicer clothes, pay attention to the things you paid attention to when you really WERE hot! People will notice. Good things will happen. That's a promise.

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I don't fit that humorous analysis @ 65 I like all liberal Atheists if only one would choose me LOVE WILL BE VIVACIOUS for 50 more years

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Ha,
I decided that it's not worth the hassle anymore.
But I do have girls that are friends, and they are a lot more interesting and fun than the friends of mine that are guys...

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