I find men my age look and act much older. The ones that don’t, are looking for a slim athletic Barbie doll half their age.

Some of the men looking for a 25 yr old, will be lucky just to get a date with anyone.

Once I became single, the first guy to hit on me was in his 40’s. Didn’t care because it was like we were old friends. Age didn’t matter at all. And we still are friends, only friends now.

If older men want the younger women, then the younger men got nothing but older women

Now I would date you old dude if you lived closer. You’re hot,

It's difficult to find someone to connect with.

Awe..got me blushing

Depends on the guy.. some age very well and are attractive to the opposite sex.. of most any age. There are many other factors, his demeanor, intelligence, smile.. eyes.. a lot of things that make a woman say..Hmmmm.

Man...seriously DID THAT few years back at a party where in I new no one. Took on a bit O the Irish, was dressed to the nines and had a handful of ladies charmed to the max....Hey, if you can't dazzle em with brilliance ..baffle em wit BS! Didn't end well, my tax attorney showed up, bit embarrassing but had weekends loaded for couple months so wasn't all bad. Whatever happened to that daring 55yo?

So True

I pass up bitter men, who had past experience and Mean spirited now meeting New women.

Kindness is at the top of my list and have a Good sense of humor.

If you learn to enjoy rejection as I have you would like it when a woman doesn't want you regardless of the reason.

my first husband was 5 years older than me. Marriage produced 2 daughters and lot of arguing and him leaving for hours at a time. Divorced after 11 years. Then I was alone for 19 years. After kids grown, I met a man 18 years younger. After talking and going out to eat (and that's all) for 2 years, we got married. Traveled, worked, owned a business, enjoyed our families, no one EVER mentioned age. He seemed older and I seemed younger. Great times in my life. But in the end, he began to drink again, after going 23 years without alcohol. That was the beginning of the end. Still loved him, but it wasn't safe to live with him. Long story to say Age makes no real difference to me.

I'm with this answer

i totally agree! I rarely date anyone my age or older.

want to be your friend

West Coast - it's possible the reason you get all the 20 year olds posing in almost no clothing or nude MIGHT be because you are asking for an Intimate Encounter. That's basically a one night stand.
If that's all you want, fine, it's your life. answer a 20 year old.
If you want someone for companionship, friendship, marriage, relationship, etc. you should edit what you are asking for. And beware of some of your responses on Intimate Encounter, they might actually hand you an invoice.

Not so in my case, actually set parameters for 50-60s...no 'intimate anything'. I just thought I was special.

Because we want someone to keep up with us. And I AM a princess and would not date someone who has to insult others to feel better about themselves. Your attitude in this thread leads to obvious conclusions on why they don't answer back.

Given up on living life to the fullest?

Not me! My attitude is “The best is yet to be.”

No kids. Minimal work. Few responsibilities. Why on earth would I want to give up?

Mind you I have no interest in men my daughters’ ages. I want a man who is at the same stage of life I am at. All the time we want together plus all the time we want to pursue our individuals interests.

IMO those who criticize and begrudge the choices of other people should be willing to accept the criticisms and being begrudged by others. Even the expectations people have that I feel are unrealistic I respect their right to have those expectations.....and just because I feel an expectation is unrealistic it doesn't make my OPINION correct.

You need to STFU and just worry about keeping the sidewalk in front of your house clean. Nobody really gives a $h!t about your judgement on their preferences.

it's reasons like this that MAY make an older woman want a younger man.. cynicism does NOT look good on anyone!

in my experience.. negativity attracts negative people and opinions..
having dated men from different age groups.. I've discovered men my age or slightly younger are a good fit.. that said.. it's not set in stone.. I'd be attracted to a man that had a character similar to mine.. regardless of his age.. but within reason (in other words.. not looking for a 35 year old.. OR to be someone's mommy! )

plus.. I was NEVER mommy's lil princess.. I was more Daddy's lil tomboy

I say go for it. Lust can be close to love if it makes both of you feel good.