Wow, its like you can read my mind. Don't really have a solution for you other than "don't give up , the right person could be right around the corner". Most of all just wanted to let you know that you are not alone.

I know the feeling. I’ve been single for 8 years and finding a good match for religion, especially in the south, is very difficult.

Frankly the market doesn't look much brighter at 30, just the people are looking for different, although not altogether better things in a partner. Honestly I think we broke society and socialization as a species and I wish us luck for the future.

I find that many people over 50 have “old” mindsets that exclude new sexual attitudes. Life is too short to be stuck in a chastity belt designed in the 50s

I find that age-ism is rampant - particularly among older people. There's no set, certain way to act in your 50's or 60's - and I stay completely away from online dating sites with a particular age group in mind. People who are willing to categorize themselves by age have already put blinders on, and can only see things through a certain filter.

It's tiresome - we present ourselves as being open-minded, and then I see and hear older people relentlessly categorize themselves and others by age.

I want to get to know people from 20 to 80, and throw fucking labels out the window. When I see a homogeneous group of old people or young people or middle-aged people or white people or any other kind of people, I get so bored that I just hang out with my dog and take great hikes in my beloved Pacific Northwest.

Rant ends.

"Older men want a nurse or a purse," my mother said at 53.

Mom started dating two years after my father died. Mom and Dad were high school sweethearts who eloped at age 17.

Completely understand. Try being a BBW poly pansexual dominatrix

I'm 67 and having fun dating.
I love the adventure.
Most of the time we end up just being friends, but we had fun getting there.

Was born in 1950, been divorced since 1983. Live in a county in Texas where 80% of voters voted for Trump. Things are going to start looking up for me...any day now. No hurry. I'm retired, have enough to live on, my house and car are paid for, my dogs love me, and my health is holding up, so far. If I find someone, I find someone. Until then...

Having atheist in your profile is a killer. Unless it's my photo

Well, just to let you know that it's not impossible, I got re-married at 52. Hang in there.

Baggage, set in their ways with little room to change. No longer trainable. Lack of sound health. Way too many pills to stay alive.

It's a minefield, ha ha.

Have you given any serious consideration toward bestiality?

Oh wait, that's a guy thing. Never mind...

I guess it depends on what you would like in a relationship after 50

I have much better experience in Asia. Hoping to marry and move over next year...

The biggest problem is that all the best guys, like me, have been snapped up! (What do you mean, "big head"? It's quite average.)
Perhaps you'll have to find one to "borrow", then give back befire he has shirts to iron, etc. lol

Madam, I just joined this forum. I don’t have much to say about who is looking for what here. I am sorry that you’ve reached the conclusion that you have. But I am certain that I do not fit within those disfavored categories that you’ve identified.

Not such a problem out here in California- at least close to population centers. As you get into the sticks there is a defined Trumpishness. As to the religious aspect, some of those people really like to sin.

Maybe you are trying to hard ? Just say f..k em all and see what happens ?

I couldn't have said it any better myself. It's just so true.

I realized last year that I had been looking for a caregiver, and how wrong my expectations were. I think if you find a man like that, they can be cured... I was.

I think after 50 is getting harder to find someone who appreciate better things in life
I am 54 and have trouble finding someone to share our journey together. I keep myself busy being active and keep trying knowing that the universe works in a mysterious way. If you are sincere honest hard working active individual and know how to respect others you will eventually find your other half.
I will keep trying and I know I will eventually find somebody to share our journey together.
Meantime I make sure that I keep helping others in any way I can and make a positive impact in life.
This group is awesome so feel free to freind me

I'll pass on the vibrator bit, have no problem having a gay friend, and the rest of it, I COULDN"T AGREE MORE!!!!

lmao It seemed a perfectly reasonable enquiry until the last line! I'd love to help but may just have to send you some batteries