I can see the goofing around has started again...a sensible subject and relevant on a dating site...but all they want to do is insult each other and forget the subject altogether...It's like a school playground on this site at times
Single – No children Single – Children under 18 Single – Children over 18 Married Divorced Separated(but still married) Widowed Someone in a relationship Any of the above
Feel free to share your views on the subject...Try to be calm and stick to the subject...I don't take sides on arguments between people and I think it's best...if they want argue...write their own threads and have at it.
Single with no children is one and that's because I don't want to deal with child support. However, anyone I would date his children would be over 18 so it's unlikely that child support would be a problem. Ya never know. The guy who was part of the team in The Odd Couple had a child in his senior years.
Defenitely NOT separated. Separated is still married.
Widowed possibly but only if he is past his grieving.
Since I am way into my senior years I would probably do better with a middle aged stud who isn't looking for marriage or thinks he is going to get my money. Someone who isn't looking for a mommy to bring him his slippers but I will cook his dinner.
I've spent many years catering to men because I wanted to, not because it was expected of me, except it was expected from my husband back in the 1960's.
I gave you ammunition to call me selfish and greedy.
I don't have any interest in dating again Lee. Been there, done that many times.
secretagent09: I might fit into a couple categories.
Single with no children is one and that's because I don't want to deal with child support. However, anyone I would date his children would be over 18 so it's unlikely that child support would be a problem. Ya never know. The guy who was part of the team in The Odd Couple had a child in his senior years.
Defenitely NOT separated. Separated is still married.
Widowed possibly but only if he is past his grieving.
Since I am way into my senior years I would probably do better with a middle aged stud who isn't looking for marriage or thinks he is going to get my money. Someone who isn't looking for a mommy to bring him his slippers but I will cook his dinner.
I've spent many years catering to men because I wanted to, not because it was expected of me, except it was expected from my husband back in the 1960's.
I gave you ammunition to call me selfish and greedy.
I don't have any interest in dating again Lee. Been there, done that many times.
Thanks for your mature contribution and sharing your personal views on the subject
LeeCharming: Thanks for your mature contribution and sharing your personal views on the subject
I want to point something out Lee that others might agree with me.
The word "dating" doesn't fit into today's world. When I was meeting men dating meant something different than it does now. A man might take me to dinner, or a movie or both. He might want to take me out for drinks. We might go dancing and then to a diner (NJ) for breakfast. There was a ritual to dating. I don't think it's like that now.
What I've gathered from posters is that there isn't a ritual anymore. Most of the time it seems like a hookup comes first. Men around my age group remember when they went to a girl's parent's home to take the girl out on a date. They had the dreaded small talk with the parents.
When the girl became a woman and had her own apartment the guy still went to her home to pick her up.
Now it is necessary to meet in a public place where there are a lot of people for safety reasons.
Even if two people keep seeing each other on a longterm basis it's not "dating" like it was back in the day. Back then the word dating had a cozy feeling to it.
"Dating" doesn't have the same meaning it had in the 50's and 60's. You can continue to use the word because it is your thread. However, I can think of at least 5 men on here who have said something negative about the word "dating". In fact, my guess is that if they knew they had to go through the ritual again they went through in their younger days they might prefer to be alone.
secretagent09: I want to point something out Lee that others might agree with me.
The word "dating" doesn't fit into today's world. When I was meeting men dating meant something different than it does now. A man might take me to dinner, or a movie or both. He might want to take me out for drinks. We might go dancing and then to a diner (NJ) for breakfast. There was a ritual to dating. I don't think it's like that now.
What I've gathered from posters is that there isn't a ritual anymore. Most of the time it seems like a hookup comes first. Men around my age group remember when they went to a girl's parent's home to take the girl out on a date. They had the dreaded small talk with the parents.
When the girl became a woman and had her own apartment the guy still went to her home to pick her up.
Now it is necessary to meet in a public place where there are a lot of people for safety reasons.
Even if two people keep seeing each other on a longterm basis it's not "dating" like it was back in the day. Back then the word dating had a cozy feeling to it.
"Dating" doesn't have the same meaning it had in the 50's and 60's. You can continue to use the word because it is your thread. However, I can think of at least 5 men on here who have said something negative about the word "dating". In fact, my guess is that if they knew they had to go through the ritual again they went through in their younger days they might prefer to be alone.
When it comes to modern dating problems…it’s mostly down to women…expecting perfection or nothing at all…
Women can’t expect to be treated traditionally…when they don’t think traditional and certainly don’t act traditionally
If you want to talk about the old days…The Traditional family unit was a strong one…two parent households were the norm and a father…would vet the men…who wanted to date his daughter and for good reason….most women were virgins before marriage and many men too I have said it many times before and doubt people will take notice…feminism…is what changed everything…broke up and destroyed the traditional family unit…divided men and women…turned women against men…created a hostile environment for men(metoo} so how do women expect men to be trusting and honest about their intentions…like they once were?
Chivalry is only dead…cause women turned their backs on traditionalism and femininity…but too many still expect to have their cake and eat it.
How many modern women…were virgins…before they got married and how many men…did their fathers vet?
Considering the large number of single parent households and divorces…I doubt many
LeeCharming: When it comes to modern dating problems…it’s mostly down to women…expecting perfection or nothing at all…
Women can’t expect to be treated traditionally…when they don’t think traditional and certainly don’t act traditionally
If you want to talk about the old days…The Traditional family unit was a strong one…two parent households were the norm and a father…would vet the men…who wanted to date his daughter and for good reason….most women were virgins before marriage and many men too I have said it many times before and doubt people will take notice…feminism…is what changed everything…broke up and destroyed the traditional family unit…divided men and women…turned women against men…created a hostile environment for men(metoo} so how do women expect men to be trusting and honest about their intentions…like they once were?
Chivalry is only dead…cause women turned their backs on traditionalism and femininity…but too many still expect to have their cake and eat it.
How many modern women…were virgins…before they got married and how many men…did their fathers vet?
Considering the large number of single parent households and divorces…I doubt many
Look who isn't staying with the subject of the thread..........the OP.
The subject of the thread is what category does a man or woman fit in when a man or woman is looking for someone to have a relationship with.
Instead of giving your opinion about my post you went off on your usual rant about how women have destroyed men.
I should have known better than to give you the courtesy of my opinion on the subject.
secretagent09: Look who isn't staying with the subject of the thread..........the OP.
The subject of the thread is what category does a man or woman fit in when a man or woman is looking for someone to have a relationship with.
Instead of giving your opinion about my post you went off on your usual rant about how women have destroyed men.
I should have known better than to give you the courtesy of my opinion on the subject.
Hold your horses...You were saying dating is not dating anymore and instead a hookup culture...you were also complaining about men not acting traditional anymore...I was explaining why things have change and what cause the change...I know things are bad and they used to be good...
You went off subject and I was simply responding to you...out of politeness and defending why most men are not chivalrous anymore
Single – No children Single – Children under 18 Single – Children over 18 Married Divorced Separated(but still married) Widowed Someone in a relationship Any of the above
feel free to share your views on the subject and vote
LeeCharming: I would choose...a single and fertile woman...with no children...as my number one choice...cause I want to be very high...on her list of priorities...but these women are...very..very rare to find..
Which would you choose and why?
Why fertile and how would you know if she was indeed fertile? If her children are over 18 she could be about to enter menopause and we all know real men have already ruled out menopausal women. Not sure there are many women who would date an obnoxious, self-centred, arrogant arsehole, but then again I don't know every female on the planet so maybe
LeeCharming: Hold your horses...You were saying dating is not dating anymore and instead a hookup culture...you were also complaining about men not acting traditional anymore...I was explaining why things have change and what cause the change...I know things are bad and they used to be good...
You went off subject and I was simply responding to you...out of politeness and defending why most men are not chivalrous anymore
I'm happy to return to the subject now
I didn't complain that men aren't traditional anymore. Nowhere did I say that. What I said is that times have changed. It's not the man or woman's fault that traditional "dating" is still practiced. The standards of society change all by themselves.
What I did say is that the word "dating" has a different meaning now than it did 50 years ago especially for older people.
There are a few CS members under the ago of 30 who might understand what it was like when I dated. I don't think people over 50 see themselves going through the ritual of what dating means which I explained earlier.
Don't try to turn it around and say that I went off subject when you yourself in your last sentence said "I'm happy to return to the subject now".
I'm not going to argue with you Lee, in fact this could have been a good discussion but you went on your feminism rant again and now I've lost interest. I thought I would give you a chance to be civil to a female.
In today's world people are asked............Are you seeing anyone.
They aren't asked .............. Are you dating anyone.
secretagent09: I didn't complain that men aren't traditional anymore. Nowhere did I say that. What I said is that times have changed. It's not the man or woman's fault that traditional "dating" is still practiced. The standards of society change all by themselves.
What I did say is that the word "dating" has a different meaning now than it did 50 years ago especially for older people.
There are a few CS members under the ago of 30 who might understand what it was like when I dated. I don't think people over 50 see themselves going through the ritual of what dating means which I explained earlier.
Don't try to turn it around and say that I went off subject when you yourself in your last sentence said "I'm happy to return to the subject now".
I'm not going to argue with you Lee, in fact this could have been a good discussion but you went on your feminism rant again and now I've lost interest. I thought I would give you a chance to be civil to a female.
In today's world people are asked............Are you seeing anyone.
They aren't asked .............. Are you dating anyone.
rizlared: Why fertile and how would you know if she was indeed fertile? If her children are over 18 she could be about to enter menopause and we all know real men have already ruled out menopausal women. Not sure there are many women who would date an obnoxious, self-centred, arrogant arsehole, but then again I don't know every female on the planet so maybe
I said single and fertile was my first choice...my second choice was single mother with children over 18.
You clearly did not read my thread properly and got it all wrong
plus you personally attacked me...for no reason at all
First, you said single and fertile, my response was: How do you know if they are fertile Second, you said a single mother with children over 18, my response was: They would be close to menopause. Third, how and where did I personally attack you? Are you that paranoid that you see shadows everywhere?
I get a little concerned...when other males... get fascinated by me and my preferences I am not prepared to discuss them further...especially with other males
Single – No children Single – Children under 18 Single – Children over 18 Married Divorced Separated(but still married) Widowed Someone in a relationship Any of the above
Fell free to share your preferences...like I already have and vote
HarbalEsquire: How can anyone attack you for no reason? The fact that you are you is ample reason for attacking you, even were there no other reason available.
You would not know...what a fact was...if it was right in front of you and easy to see...little man...stop worrying about me and concentrate on you...as you clearly have a lot of problems...you need to resolve...I did read your profile and the negativity is oozing from it.
If you expect me to reply to you again...you will stick to the thread subject and answer the questions...I don't like trouble makers and trolls
LeeCharming: I would choose...a single and fertile woman...with no children...as my number one choice...cause I want to be very high...on her list of priorities...but these women are...very..very rare to find..
Which would you choose and why?
Hey, Lee.........Choose any woman. You can buy a bag of fertilizer at most hardware stores; thus it removes the worry about whether she is fertile or not.
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