Where do single men in their 50s go?
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Where do single men in their 50s go?
| Mon, 10-16-2006 - 8:09am |
I know you can meet men anywhere, any time of day, any day of the week, but specifically, I'd like to hear from some single men in their late 40s and 50s...where do you go on a Friday or Saturday night if you don't have a date? Do you tend to stay home and watch TV? Do you ever go with a male friend(s)?

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Karen ~ wildlucky4me ~
I feel like Gilligan...
I am the proverbial "nice guy"... I am the one that women seem to be looking for until the "bad boy" comes along.. and then everything changes...
Where do I go on Friday/Saturdays?? I could be found at museums in either Memphis, TN or Jackson, MS... I could be found at some blues clubs in Memphis or in Clarksdale, MS...
I tend to not hang out with guys... I dont know why... I just don't...
Finding a nice 40~something/ 50~something woman would be great...
floridagirl52...
Pianoguy would like to respond to your post...even though his answer might be a little vague?
I honestly think it depends upon the man's need for "a social life" as opposed to hanging out at home with his hobbies and the dog! .
For some men, it's necessary to bond with family, friends, get involved in sports or do a little volunteer work. This keeps many of us from becoming melancholy or too aware of the fact that there's no S.O. in our life! For others...who have to work 2 or more jobs (which probably involve at least Saturday and perhaps Sunday)...'hanging out at home' is the preferred choice. This DOESN'T mean we don't want to DATE or BECOME INVOLVED WITH SOMEBODY?
But if our schedule(s) are tight...or if we just need some personal quiet time...it's really not fair to promise a woman we'll call her when our 'weekend desire' is to just be alone?
Pianoguy
Yeah, this is what I thought. And I know it's not like they're all huddled together in one place somewhere if only I could find them. Things I have done (and am still doing, with some success) is going to wine tastings at a nice local wine bar; foreign films on Wednesday nights at the art museum; gallery openings; professional organization events; every party I'm invited to; kayak lessons.
I've done plently of personal ads and been on match.com for two different stretches of time and for the most part it was really bad.
Honestly....it's not even an age thing. I'm in my mid 20s, and am interested in guys 25-35 range, and they are hard to find too.
From what I see these are the typical options....
1.) a nightclub-guys there are usually drunk, and looking for a one night stand. Also they tend to be younger.
2.) a resteraunt, or pub-guys are there to hang with their buddies, drink beer, not to pick up girls (usually). Also if you are there with a large group of girls it can be intimidating for guys, or they figure you are just there to hang out with your friends.
3.) internet dating- I have had some luck with this, because I found my Mr. Right there (before I lost him, because of my stupidity). But there are a lot of men who either look better in pics or have self-esteem issues (maybe a reason for all talk, no action), are married or have girlfriends, or are just out to have some 'fun' (if you know what I mean, LOL). There also seems to be a lot who either have a lot of personality on the computer and zero in real life, or have no personality or writing skills on the computer, so it doesn't go anywhere. Also a lot of people online seem to be fresh out of relationships, so there are always the problems that go along with that.
I have had sooo many guys check me out at the grocery store lately....it's weird! They actually seem really friendly when they are there, and like that would be a very possible place to meet one (as long as you smile back, maybe say a few words).
Another good place is a park. As long as you can be somewhat outgoing...if you have a dog to walk, even better!!!
Well...I really hope this maybe helps someone!!!
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