Over 50 internet dating

thanks nanachrissy , its nice to hear of someone having fun!! long may it continue!!

Funnily enough... his name is Andy!!!

Nanachrissy...you've cheered me up! Maybe I'll give those younger men more than a look next time

nanachrissy

Well done you nanachrissy and I must say that Andrew I would not class late 40s as a younger man,many of us GNers would give men of that age more than a run for their money,thats if we where in the least bit interested.

Well, younger men do usually have a lot of stamina!

I'm not as daft as I look you know!

nanac

My point of view Andrew is some younger men appear to think all older women are grateful for a younger man's interest. I find it strange that a man would be targeting older women, wouldn't you find a particular type of woman attractive to you, age should be irrelevant. Why are you looking for older women in particular? Of course men and women may become attracted to someone ten, twenty years different in age and I have met a few who have ended up happily married. One such couple I met were camping in their caravan along the river. The male wanted his wife to enjoy one last trip in their caravan as she was in her 80s and was becoming too frail...he was in his 60s. .
I have been asked out on dates by men who I have met face to face up to 20 years younger. I was not flattered and don't find younger men appealing, but know some women who do because they fancy younger men in general, not because they are attracted to a man who happens to be younger. I find it quite annoying the way some younger men target older women online. If they met a woman face to face and were attracted to them that is a whole different thing to searching for women who are ten to twenty years older. Why women Andrew, why are you not searching for a woman?

Nanachrissy I think your lover finds you more interesting and attractive than other women, he has already stuck around for a long time....that is the difference, your age is irrelevant to him and his to you!

Faye you lay out an argument about age shouldn't matter and you should just be attracted to the person but got on to say you "don't find younger men appealing" maybe some men don't find younger women appealing.

Faye I share your view. It puzzles me when people of vastly different ages seek each other out, rather than someone from their peer group. I can't see that I would have that much in common with a man 20 or more years younger than me. Some things - yes - but for me I would be irritated by having to think across a generation or more with someone that I had an intimate relationship with. But that's all academic - I love being single and not getting entangled with anyone at all!!

We are not in a "relationship" as such. Sometimes I don't see him for weeks or even months, but we share similar interests,we like to do the same things, and same sort of holidays.
Surely you don't have to be the same age to enjoy these things?

It's like saying "I don't have anything in common with blondes".

My partner and I have been together for four years, we met on an internet dating site. I wouldn't hesitate to do it again (but hope I won't need to!).

We had both had some odd meetings with others before we met, but on the whole it was a good experience and would recommend it to others.

My best friend met her partner of 18 years through a dataing agency and we had great fund sifting out the wheat from the chaff so to speak.

We have 3 lady friends who after being widowed early in their lives ( late 40's early 50's) who sadly have decided that there is no other way than to remain alone without a partner or a companion. They do join in with some groups like ramblers for one of them, but it is quite a shame that they feel this way.
One of them, who has children in their 20's and who are at home still, books an escort for a dinner date and sex on a monthly basis as a "Treat".
All 3 have no faith in Internet dating or otherwise, it seems modern life and fear of the other humans in society have put many ladies off and could be losing out of happiness with another in their later years.

morning nanachrissy
how refreshingly lovely to read your recent comments, wow...... good luck to you and your 21yr younger lover, I almost envy you. I have been bereaved of my husband for 5-long years (still crazy 'bout him) but...... missing a decent male company for lots of reasons, it IS difficult to find a new relationship after being loyal and sincere for over 30 years. Sometimes I just need a 'fella' with a sense of humour, someone to walk with, maybe, chat with, and just to see how life progresses, nothing serious, there we go we all have our crosses to bare, some are heavier than others, just keep smiling as often as poss.
May your relationship continue for many many years.
Happy Saturday to you and yours

morning Canalman
Firstly does your username indicate that perhaps you are a 'boating man' ?
no probs, just inquisitive.
Sorry to hear that you have lost your wife/partner as such an early time, unfortunately I too am bereaved of my husband too soon to accept, (silly statement) but I am beginning to realise that after a lots of years sharing with someone it becomes sad to be alone, no one to share opinions, or maybe comments about just about everything, no one who really understands you.
So...... as a matter of interest just what are you looking for in a woman, you have mentioned the age 'bit', but to further on the subject, am I being to forward in asking, just inqusitive, yes ..... there's that word again.
Best wishes, enjoy your weekend.
I look forward to your comment (s) if any !!!!!!!

Hi Ladybird9, so sorry that you have lost your husband and friend.

I am very happy with my friend/lover, and although when we first got together, he gave it two years, as he thought I would then be too old for him. Eleven years later we are still happy with our part-time relationship.
I hope you find someone to share good times with in the near future.

I wonder if canalman was a real poster? Could he have been advertising the website? I looked at it. It charges.

I agree, to a point.
Most men are after younger women, and "fun". But keep perserveering, and cut out?block the usual users (find a easy ?). you can spot em a mile off.

Just chat to the genuine men who are also lonely, but sadly missed, because of all the pushy blokes.

I discovered that the dating sites I joined had plenty of men between 65 - 70yrs old but unfortunately were only interested in much younger women. I found the experience bruising and humiliating but a few more months down the line I can now laugh about it and enjoy my life with or without a man.

Blossomtime I think that is the secret, to be happy on your own. You don't need a man (or woman) to be happy, and once you find that happiness, anything can happen.

So true nanachrissy. If you don't like your own company, why would anyone else? I love living singly, don't need a man. Visitors very welcome (just had son here for a few weeks till he found his own house) and it's nice to wave goodbye and shut the door, put my dressing gown and slippers on, and relax, doing as I like. Just me and my lovely dog, (who has been asleep in the sunshine all day)

This post may not seem to fit, but pleae bear with me!

Because of my redudancy I have needed to set a new email acount. I have used mail.com

As it is a free service, obviously there are a lot of advertisements on there, including one for "mature dating".

Well, the first photo shown on the pop up advert (no, I did not click on anything, it's just there!) , what can I say? Apart from:
1) Do comb your hair
2) Do you really think that showing the tattoo on your shoulder at this stage is a good move?
3) By the way, there is a coathanger on the doorknob of your wardrobe.

Ive just been reading through all the messages and have had a really good laugh. My experiences with internet dating were bruising to say the least and now a few months down the line can see that apart from a few genuine people (1) most men are looking for a goodtime girl 10 - 20yrs younger than themselves. Dare I say it that there is no fool like an old fool. (not me but the men)

Andrew,
I have lived and later married a man 24years my junior. Yes we had a ball and everything was good, but then things went sour. His immaturity showed itself. Why is it that you prefer older women I wonder? I have my own theory as to the answer!

I totally agree with nanachrissy...