I belong to a few different dating sites. I am 51 years old, and am truly perplexed by the number of young men who contact me for a date! I am preferring someone closer to my own age, however, the average age range of those who contact me is: 38-47. Do you think many are caught up with the "cougar" fantasy, or do you think they desire a more mature woman, thinking there will be less drama, more focus, maturity?
*(In my defense, I was married for 30 years and A LOT has changed from the dating world I knew as a girl of 17!!)*
I hope to get some insight, opinions & thoughts from you all. Thank you!
true attraction and connection either happens or not ,age doesn't matter much ,one general opinion from me as i fit there in the group of youngsters that think you're Really really HOT
KNenagh: I agree, I also think that a lot of people (locally) on this website would simply get up on anything with a pulse - they send chain emails and look who bites.
I have every possible block put into my mailbox and that cut down considerably on the crap emails.
Some of the guys contacting you are not much younger than you - you are an attractive women and I wouldn't blame them Best of luck LadyLori that you find what you're looking for.
LadyLori: Thank you for your input-much appreciated!! Perhaps you're right, but I'm not lacking in attention. The other, well, that's my choice, haha!! I might be looking and I might be lonely, but I'm not desperate....yet! LOL! I will surely keep your input in mind. Again, thank you!
I'm with you on that. They start off saying they prefer older women, less drama, more comfortable with themselves etc...but..scratch the surface with a few questions and bingo, there it is
KNenagh: I agree, I also think that a lot of people (locally) on this website would simply get up on anything with a pulse - they send chain emails and look who bites.
I have every possible block put into my mailbox and that cut down considerably on the crap emails.
Some of the guys contacting you are not much younger than you - you are an attractive women and I wouldn't blame them Best of luck LadyLori that you find what you're looking for.
First off, thanks for the compliment and right back at you :) Second, I chuckled when I read "get up on anything with a pulse"!
Lastly, I guess I need to follow your lead and add a few more blocks to my profiles! Much obliged!
Vladosh: true attraction and connection either happens or not ,age doesn't matter much ,one general opinion from me as i fit there in the group of youngsters that think you're Really really HOT
Aw, thanks Vladosh I appreciate your honesty from a male perspective!
When I was 19 I had a brief relationship with a girl(31)because at the time it seemed cool. It was something to brag about to my friends. And perhaps to make use of having to grow up at a young age.
I can't speak for all young men, but when I'm in a club and see a cougar what I don't see is a fantasy, and what I do see is an unwanted chest stroking waiting to happen.
LadyLori ..yes regardless of gender ,but not , because you're a woman , and a woman as i know (and i don't ) ..has a very intimate relationship with her looks as oppose to man ,it is in the nature of gender simply ,it is maybe cultural ,but if it is so ..then we're looking at changes as in man ..so as in age difference relationships ,so it comes down simply to ...go with the flow ,you feel it ,than that's that
Well, in a weak attemp at defense of their position, LadyLori, I find you an attractive lady no matter what age I am or am not... But that is probably not the point of this thread. I figure you had better just state what interests you and block what doesn't so that you are not inundated with offers that you do not wish to receive. by the way, do you like older men?
unlaoised: I'm with you on that. They start off saying they prefer older women, less drama, more comfortable with themselves etc...but..scratch the surface with a few questions and bingo, there it is
lifeisadreamMexi Go, Mexico State Mexico16,713 posts
LadyLori: I belong to a few different dating sites. I am 51 years old, and am truly perplexed by the number of young men who contact me for a date! I am preferring someone closer to my own age, however, the average age range of those who contact me is: 38-47. Do you think many are caught up with the "cougar" fantasy, or do you think they desire a more mature woman, thinking there will be less drama, more focus, maturity?
*(In my defense, I was married for 30 years and A LOT has changed from the dating world I knew as a girl of 17!!)*
I hope to get some insight, opinions & thoughts from you all. Thank you!
jac379pontyclun, South Glamorgan, Wales UK12,293 posts
LadyLori: Thanks jac379.....I hear that too. Hmmm.............are we cursed or blessed? or
Only you can decide if you find it a curse, a blessing, or something else.
Personally, I've not ever been interested in dating someone much younger than myself, so I'm pretty neutral about the issue.
It's not like interest from younger men stops others from showing interest. I've noticed that the age range viewing my profile (when I've got it set to seeking men) goes from 18 to late 70's.
Interestingly, I find it more amusing if a man young enough to be my son views my profile, but I'm really uncomfortable with women in their teens, or early twenties viewing my profile (when I've got it set to seeking women). Maybe that's because I have a daughter which makes the age gap appear more concrete, or because I view young women as being more easily exploited. I dunno.
Lady Lori, I am 55 years old and consider myself attractive, but I am finding out the same thing. I fail to see the harm in it though. Personally, I enjoy meeting any new people and if they are handsome then that's a no brainer!
miss_littlegal: Lady Lori, I am 55 years old and consider myself attractive, but I am finding out the same thing. I fail to see the harm in it though. Personally, I enjoy meeting any new people and if they are handsome then that's a no brainer!
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I am preferring someone closer to my own age, however, the average age range of those who contact me is: 38-47.
Do you think many are caught up with the "cougar" fantasy, or do you think they desire a more mature woman, thinking there will be less drama, more focus, maturity?
*(In my defense, I was married for 30 years and A LOT has changed from the dating world I knew as a girl of 17!!)*
I hope to get some insight, opinions & thoughts from you all.
Thank you!