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I am new to this site and have not even thought of dating or meeting men in many years until now. I am widowed.
I have decided to start dating again but have also made a decision to date men more my age. This seems to be something that is going to be hard to accomplish since most of the profiles I have seen of men near my age are looking for much younger women. What is up with this?
I understand in some ways but there are many redeeming qualities in women my age also.
Most of us are self reliant, if we have children they are usually grown and left home, we have made up our minds about what we want out of life and most of us have gotten it or will, we can be exciting to be around because we have done away with putting up false fronts and we have learned to just be who we are.
I have worked hard to achieve my goals and have achieved most of them and the ones I have not I am close to achieving. I make my own way in life. I have a career that I love. My children are grown and have given me several beautiful grandchildren. I can go out and head bang with the best of them or country dance for hours. i do not go out often since my work schedule does not allow this but when I do I have fun and whoever I am with has fun. I can carry on an intellectual conversation. All of this plus the quiet times are important to me as a matter of fact the most important.
All of these qualities and more can be found in alot of women my age so why not guys?

okay guess that was too much to start with. Just curious was all.

No, not too much.

But this topic has been discussed a lot. You'll probably find threads similar just on the first couple pages.

Always ends in a stale mate.

All about preference, both genders.

Best you can do for yourself is jog around forums for a while. Great stress reliever, meet great people, let a great personality shine through. I promise you won't be disappointed.

My my most sincere sympathies for your loss. There are several of us in these forums who have suffered the same loss and can be great strength for you.

Best wishes.

Because you're too smart for us to get away with stuff...

Among other reasons is the "Trophy" factor.

Best I can tell you is some guys want women their own age, try not to concern yourself with the others.

Thank you for the kind words and advice. Well I have to back out of the thread now since have to get to work. Another day another dollar.

Oohh... and give us a bit more time to respond.

Some of us males here are well intentioned, even if we aren't real quick.

Ladyvee

You are a very pretty woman and as far as your age..you know..your not that old.

I wish you the best and don't think it is as hard as you think it is to find a man just right for you. Keep the faith

sorry but did not realize how late it was getting. I will get back on here after work tonight.

Hello vee, Hope you enjoy it here. Good folks here: enjoy the forums.