Wow ! Is there really life after hockey ? I guess there's more than one kind of body checking and scoring. Well what the puck.
Funny threads.

if things are so beautyful,,,,,,,why should u hide them

Old and Jaded? I think it is time we resurrected interest in this topic again. This generation of people lack common decency and respect for each other. That seems to be the deeper issue nowadays. Men are acting like children and women have these "must have lists".
Respect and understanding are definately calling cards folk must have before even hitting the dating scene. In my mind's eye, I see the dating scene as being very competitive. Most men do want the "model" type woman. A product of their imaginations growing up and takng root in today,s culture. A way needs to be found for all people to be "equal oportunity" when it comes to finding someone.

All of the barriers need to come down and people just need to look at each other a bit differently. I would have no problem with a woman my age. I just see a lot of barriers up that need to come down.
If a 50 plus woman approaches me, I am going to come in with both eyes open and no hang ups. That is how it should be .

coming into the dating scene at 50 after being married most my life was an eye opener. disrespect is a real problem and I think patience wait and see you'll find it. Don't let the bad dates keep you down because there is going to be some for sure

Coming here in my mid 60's, I think I intimidate a lot of guys because of the many things I do(parasail, hang glide, ride a harley, etc)I'm just very young at heart (but have no desire to be a "cougar") and not ready to watch the world pass me by.. I too, was married most of my adult life and really got an "education" when I came on the dating scene...But I refuse to give up... I know there is someone out there for me...and I may have just recently met him.. we will see...lol

Any thing regardingoldervs younger is an eye opener.I never even heard of the term "cougar" until now. Isn't that some sign of disrespect that one hs to go for a younger one? It seems like it to me. Maybe this is my "Marine" background talking? They taught me respect and discipline and the ability to respect people no matter what. If I do anything less Iam disrespecting my DI.s,my parents, and many others who have died so that i can continue to live and that is not a pill I am willing to swallow ever. Anyway, this is my opinion and I am sticking to it.

It isn't hard for older women to find love, but many of us are more realistic in our expectations--and it is not being jaded.

I married my ex husband because he was cute (at 21) and promised to be a good provider. Now, a man must meet my criteria of attractiveness, but as long as he supports himself, I don't need a provider. He must be smart and he must be creative and able to make me laugh.

Older people who continue to fall in love as do teenagers need to examine their maturity. I have women friends who, if a man gives them the slightest bit of attention, they are in LOVE.

I can understand that finding a partner whom we can truly love is difficult, but finding a man is easy.

But not just any man (or woman) will do, eh?

NO they think younger is better.. but what can i say

I had never hear that term either until coming on a dating site.. I have no interest in having a relationship with someone as young as my gkids, what would we have in common...I want someone with experience and maturity like me so we can enjoy growing older together...

I think it would be a challenge to date someone my own age now. I mean after being at work with women older than me and younger than me it is kind of nice to be with some one who is my own age. I was watching, "Everyone loves Raymond" tonight. There was that scene where his wife concluded that he was acting mature. It was hard for Raymond to accept. Surely, not.

hey all
just an opinion...separating after 23yrs of marriage was a real eye opener in that i realized i dont NEED a forever person. i like my own company,my friends and my kids but also SOMETIMES want a strong arm around my waist. i think being mature means being real with life just find a compatable person and forget the fairy tale prince.i now want to cultivate relationships that are are mutually gratifying and mutually separarate reguardless of age difference. does that make sense to anyone?

Sure it does. Makes a lot of sense. A person doesn't have to have a forever person to make them happy. I'd love to just have a very good friend that understands who I am and what I'm about, and it goes both ways. Cultivating that friendship would mean that it takes two. Two minds sharing the same dreams,goals and ideas of a relationship. Age shouldn't enter into it, but unfortunately it usually does, because after all, the two need to be close to the same wave length .

I guess age can make a difference but it doesnt have to. as long as you can be HONEST about your expectation of one another...whether it be for that night or a month or forever..its all good

VIV, says it better than I ever could. Age means VERY little now, good company, same thought patterns & desires for life are what I think it is all about. Marriage is a piece of paper, commitment comes from the heart. I'll take things "MY WAY".

I feel very special


Thanks

You're very welcome!

never been an old woman so i don't know. but i am an old man and it's the most exciting period of my life because i have a positive attitude about life, all humans and i love myself.

I get a real kick from with working with the older women I give care to. The questions they bring up really make me think and help me away from work. I just love it when my work talks to me. I never experienced that before working with inanimate objects. Working with the animate is just so much more fun.