I find myself at a stage in my life when I fear that I will be left alone. I am over 50 years of age and bringing up a adolescent. All is going well as far as that is concerned, but at the expense of my own life. I have a full time job, get by ok, but just about. My free time is precious. I wonder if and how I could possibly meet anyone. I find that most people my age are finished bringing up there kids and have plenty of time to enjoy themselves, I still have to always consider my child, who is still too young to be left alone. What man in my age range would be interested in getting involved in this situation? When my marriage ended some years ago I didnt want to bring another person into our lives to complicate things. So even though I occasionally went on dates , I never introduced a new man to my child. But now I realise, that my life is passing by and it might be too late. By the time my child leaves home, it'll be pension time for me!
I'm not in your situation but wanted to share with you that I have friends (a great couple who adore one another) who met when she was in her late 50's and him mid 60's soooooooooooooooo it's never too late!!!!
catchyname: I find myself at a stage in my life when I fear that I will be left alone. I am over 50 years of age and bringing up a adolescent. All is going well as far as that is concerned, but at the expense of my own life. I have a full time job, get by ok, but just about. My free time is precious. I wonder if and how I could possibly meet anyone. I find that most people my age are finished bringing up there kids and have plenty of time to enjoy themselves, I still have to always consider my child, who is still too young to be left alone. What man in my age range would be interested in getting involved in this situation? When my marriage ended some years ago I didnt want to bring another person into our lives to complicate things. So even though I occasionally went on dates , I never introduced a new man to my child. But now I realise, that my life is passing by and it might be too late. By the time my child leaves home, it'll be pension time for me!
Anyone in a similar situation?
It is never too late.
Just learn to love and respect yourself. Then let it flow and do it now. Your child will survive better if you are happy.
catchyname: I find myself at a stage in my life when I fear that I will be left alone. I am over 50 years of age and bringing up a adolescent. All is going well as far as that is concerned, but at the expense of my own life. I have a full time job, get by ok, but just about. My free time is precious. I wonder if and how I could possibly meet anyone. I find that most people my age are finished bringing up there kids and have plenty of time to enjoy themselves, I still have to always consider my child, who is still too young to be left alone. What man in my age range would be interested in getting involved in this situation? When my marriage ended some years ago I didnt want to bring another person into our lives to complicate things. So even though I occasionally went on dates , I never introduced a new man to my child. But now I realise, that my life is passing by and it might be too late. By the time my child leaves home, it'll be pension time for me!
Anyone in a similar situation?
me , jsut very similar, when I decided to come to canada everything was ok there as son I came here , the worst happeded
it has been 17 years to now still believe one day life will make a change and will stop searching for the unknown freedom
catchyname: I find myself at a stage in my life when I fear that I will be left alone. I am over 50 years of age and bringing up a adolescent. All is going well as far as that is concerned, but at the expense of my own life. I have a full time job, get by ok, but just about. My free time is precious. I wonder if and how I could possibly meet anyone. I find that most people my age are finished bringing up there kids and have plenty of time to enjoy themselves, I still have to always consider my child, who is still too young to be left alone. What man in my age range would be interested in getting involved in this situation? When my marriage ended some years ago I didnt want to bring another person into our lives to complicate things. So even though I occasionally went on dates , I never introduced a new man to my child. But now I realise, that my life is passing by and it might be too late. By the time my child leaves home, it'll be pension time for me!
Anyone in a similar situation?
I have a 13 year old daughter still at home, plus my 20 year old son. I have had children since I was 18 (almost 19), today is my oldest's 32nd birthday, so I have been raising kids for 32 years! No wonder people call me crazyblonde I will be 51 sometime this month and still am looking too! But my situation is even worse...although my daughter is marking the calendar to be out on her own (4 1/2 more years), think she has a suitcase under her bed I love my animals, it's harder to find someone who loves animals and can get along with me too! Plus there is one more situation I have that I tell people right up front, I have severe migraines, I have them weekly so I have to have someone who is compassionate about children, animals and my health...that is hard. A lot of people don't understand migraines and think 'oh she just has a headache'...I have no time for those people. My life passes me by with the days I lose with the migraines and it's like when did I get this old??
Good luck to you! I think you will find someone caring. The Irish guys I have met online are so darn sweet, sometimes I wish I were over there...'cept all that rain is too much for me. I don't do cold very well.
trueheart1941brentwood essex, Essex, England UK8,005 posts
catchyname: I find myself at a stage in my life when I fear that I will be left alone. I am over 50 years of age and bringing up a adolescent. All is going well as far as that is concerned, but at the expense of my own life. I have a full time job, get by ok, but just about. My free time is precious. I wonder if and how I could possibly meet anyone. I find that most people my age are finished bringing up there kids and have plenty of time to enjoy themselves, I still have to always consider my child, who is still too young to be left alone. What man in my age range would be interested in getting involved in this situation? When my marriage ended some years ago I didnt want to bring another person into our lives to complicate things. So even though I occasionally went on dates , I never introduced a new man to my child. But now I realise, that my life is passing by and it might be too late. By the time my child leaves home, it'll be pension time for me!
Anyone in a similar situation?
hi..C. you are in a situation.many people feel...including myself.i would suggest posting a pic....no one likes talking to a blank canvass.any man worth his salt..would love your child..as wellas your self.but be careful..because not all men are truefull i,m sorry to say.you are not old...if you feel..it,you will be it.think young....and you will be.at least you have a child,that loves you..and respects you.if all else fails.you have him/her to lavish your love on,to me that is a true love.i do understand.where your coming..from,....anyway good luck..but dont worry.........
My situation is a bit different, yet I understand what you are saying. I am raising my granddaughter who just turned 5 yrs. old. I took custody of her when she was 18 mos. I have been divorced for 5 yrs. and everything I do I do for her. My free time comes when she goes to sleep at night. I will admit that many men do not want anyone with a child in the picture because they have already raised their own. So I am raising my second family. My sons are going to be 27 and 30 in a few months so like others I should be free. I have no regrets and had 2 dates a few years ago. She wants me to find someone, but I just going with the flow. So are there any men out there who would want a golden age woman?? Yes there is! I will be 50 next week and the benefits are wonderful. I have been in touch with someone who is 10 yrs. younger than I am. We are working on getting together since he is a couple of hours away. The moral of this story is that you should never give up because it is never too late to have what you wish for!
Humans are the only species on earth that hang on to the past and freak out at the very thought of their future. The problem with this is that we miss living with "JOY" in the "NOW" big time cos feelings come from our thoughts/belief system!! ... not that I'm saying you are constantly neg as you say you aren't normally this neg and I don't know you (we all have our days of feeling like you are feeling right at this moment.)
I'd like to share some "HOPE" with you if I may ...
I have a 13 yr old still living at home and met a man a few mths ago who treats me the way I respect and trust myself to be treated
It's never too late if you trust your own rhythm (following your gut feelings 110%), treat yourself and others with respect and live your life today like there is no tomorrow when looking in the relationship department.
Thanx for sharing your true feelings and wish for you, many of the blessings that are out there for the picking...
catchyname: I find myself at a stage in my life when I fear that I will be left alone. I am over 50 years of age and bringing up a adolescent. All is going well as far as that is concerned, but at the expense of my own life. I have a full time job, get by ok, but just about. My free time is precious. I wonder if and how I could possibly meet anyone. I find that most people my age are finished bringing up there kids and have plenty of time to enjoy themselves, I still have to always consider my child, who is still too young to be left alone. What man in my age range would be interested in getting involved in this situation? When my marriage ended some years ago I didnt want to bring another person into our lives to complicate things. So even though I occasionally went on dates , I never introduced a new man to my child. But now I realise, that my life is passing by and it might be too late. By the time my child leaves home, it'll be pension time for me!
Anyone in a similar situation?
anything is late, once you are here on this land, everything is possible. Your essence does not know about your age, only the clock know it.
elienebrazil: anything is late, once you are here on this land, everything is possible. Your essence does not know about your age, only the clock know it.
mariespoodles: Humans are the only species on earth that hang on to the past and freak out at the very thought of their future. The problem with this is that we miss living with "JOY" in the "NOW" big time cos feelings come from our thoughts/belief system!! ... not that I'm saying you are constantly neg as you say you aren't normally this neg and I don't know you (we all have our days of feeling like you are feeling right at this moment.)
I'd like to share some "HOPE" with you if I may ...
I have a 13 yr old still living at home and met a man a few mths ago who treats me the way I respect and trust myself to be treated
It's never too late if you trust your own rhythm (following your gut feelings 110%), treat yourself and others with respect and live your life today like there is no tomorrow when looking in the relationship department.
Thanx for sharing your true feelings and wish for you, many of the blessings that are out there for the picking...
btw
Good to hear a happy story, good to know you met someone, may you be very happy
Oh, and I read the book "The Power of Now" it had a good effect on me
midnight_angel_1: My situation is a bit different, yet I understand what you are saying. I am raising my granddaughter who just turned 5 yrs. old. I took custody of her when she was 18 mos. I have been divorced for 5 yrs. and everything I do I do for her. My free time comes when she goes to sleep at night. I will admit that many men do not want anyone with a child in the picture because they have already raised their own. So I am raising my second family. My sons are going to be 27 and 30 in a few months so like others I should be free. I have no regrets and had 2 dates a few years ago. She wants me to find someone, but I just going with the flow. So are there any men out there who would want a golden age woman?? Yes there is! I will be 50 next week and the benefits are wonderful. I have been in touch with someone who is 10 yrs. younger than I am. We are working on getting together since he is a couple of hours away. The moral of this story is that you should never give up because it is never too late to have what you wish for!
Good to hear you are in touch with someone 10 years younger! Best of Luck to you!
crazyblondeone: I have a 13 year old daughter still at home, plus my 20 year old son. I have had children since I was 18 (almost 19), today is my oldest's 32nd birthday, so I have been raising kids for 32 years! No wonder people call me crazyblonde I will be 51 sometime this month and still am looking too! But my situation is even worse...although my daughter is marking the calendar to be out on her own (4 1/2 more years), think she has a suitcase under her bed I love my animals, it's harder to find someone who loves animals and can get along with me too! Plus there is one more situation I have that I tell people right up front, I have severe migraines, I have them weekly so I have to have someone who is compassionate about children, animals and my health...that is hard. A lot of people don't understand migraines and think 'oh she just has a headache'...I have no time for those people. My life passes me by with the days I lose with the migraines and it's like when did I get this old??
Good luck to you! I think you will find someone caring. The Irish guys I have met online are so darn sweet, sometimes I wish I were over there...'cept all that rain is too much for me. I don't do cold very well.
I know what you mean. Oh and as for the Irish guys, well you know what they, the grass is always greener on the other side! I cant find one I want here, the americans look good though!
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I wonder if and how I could possibly meet anyone. I find that most people my age are finished bringing up there kids and have plenty of time to enjoy themselves, I still have to always consider my child, who is still too young to be left alone. What man in my age range would be interested in getting involved in this situation?
When my marriage ended some years ago I didnt want to bring another person into our lives to complicate things. So even though I occasionally went on dates , I never introduced a new man to my child. But now I realise, that my life is passing by and it might be too late. By the time my child leaves home, it'll be pension time for me!
Anyone in a similar situation?