I think age has a big impact....

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Registered: 04-16-2004
I think age has a big impact....
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Sun, 08-20-2006 - 8:51am

I've been contemplating my recent OLD experience which wasn't good. I am 51. I've been at this, on and off, for 3 years. I had a hiatus of about 1.5 years as I was in a r'ship (on and off...lol). This time I was on Match and eHarmony simultaneously for 5 months.

I feel fairly confident that my profile/pics are pretty good, but very few matches on EH and very little contact of any kind on Match. Yes, I sent out winks and emails on my own and initiated communication on EH. I had matches close on me on EH and many times the reason was "age difference." Um, OK...but the guys were in their late 40's/early fifties!

One I guy that I actually got to a date with told me he doesn't usually date women "my age", but since I had such a "young" look, he thought he'd give me a try. He was 49!!!!

I don't know. Maybe I'm being a little sensitive about this as my XBF basically dumped me for a woman who is 20 years younger than I am/he is. However, I have the distinct feeling that men just plain prefer younger women.

I understand that is their preference and are entitled to that, but what can a gal do? I read an article that suggested looking for men in an age group that would be interested in my age. Um OK...if I go by the men who appear to be interested that would like 60+! I'm sorry, but most of these guys look like they could be grandfather and that is just not "appealing." I am not out here just to "date." I'm looking for an LTR leading to marriage.

I mean the dating pool is shallow enough at this end, but then to "loose" whatever prosepcts there may be is so discouraging and disappointing!

My subs to both have expired and I am not renewing at this time. Arrrgghhh!!!!




Edited 8/20/2006 8:56 am ET by luv2004

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Registered: 05-31-2005
Sun, 09-03-2006 - 6:06pm

Actually, was thinking of going with an 18 year old so I could train him right... KIDDING! :o) Couldn't resist Peanut!

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Registered: 04-29-2003
Sun, 09-03-2006 - 6:12pm
There you go!!!!!
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Registered: 05-31-2005
Sun, 09-03-2006 - 8:35pm
LMAO!!!

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