Why dating in middle age is a PITA
 

Thank god I'm happily married now. But over a 10 year span of dating in middle age I made the following observations that may be helpful to you single/divorced middle aged guys (especially the newly single ones)....

Generally a middle aged guy has about a 30 year span in dating possibilities...22-52. You can break them out in three general categories:

Between 22 and 32, if they wanted to date me they were either looking for a father figure or a sugar daddy...You don't wanna be either. 'Nnuff said. And guys, when they say "Your gray hair makes you look distinguished, not old", don't beleieve it. Its a euphemism for "When I dump you, I'd really like to hook you up with my mom."

Between 32 and 42, they're usually coming out of a failed long term relationship or marriage and they're generally pissed off at all men. Thus, you're catching the brunt of dead beat dads, attorneys that screwed them over in the property settlement, ex's that are dating their younger co-workers, etc. You will be continually distrusted and compared to every guy that ever insulted them in way whatsoever. And if they're 32-42 and haven't been in a LTR or marriage there is a reason for it...Can you say "Run, Forrest. Run." Of course psycho women are crazy in the bedroom. Problem is, they're crazy every where else.

Ahhhh....42-52. They've outgrown their anger at the male of the species. They have moved on with their lives, have established their own careers, are financially solvent, successful, their kids are close to grown. BUT....due to their accomplishments, they feel that no man is worthy of them. Their expectations are usually so high on who they should be dating, they can accept little or no compromise in what their idea of an acceptablel mate is.

So, there ya go. Yes there are exceptions to the arbitrary rules above. But few and far between:cool:

32-42... if they haven't had a kid yet, they will want one soon...

Wow, that's harsh. I got married at 32 just as the dating tables were turning to favor men. Seemed to me (well, my friends :-/ ) that single women became much more sensible and accomodating once they passed 30, compared to the egotistical 20-something chickies.

I'm 36. My girl is 20. NO problems yet!

Pretty good, Dueller. But you forgot the qualifiers:

Between 32 and 42: If she's never been married, you'll end up asking yourself "What's wrong with her, then, that she's never been married?" And then you usually find out.

Of course, I'm 35 and never been married.

My friend has a saying, though.

"The thing with hot young girls is: i keep getting older, and they stay the same age! It's awesome!"

I am 28 and every woman my age wants a kid. not a daddy, father, or husband. just a kid. Plus they want you to be rich.look at the personals on craigslist its a fine example of trashy women looking for a man.

It sucks.

I have come up with a standard answer on why I am single. When my grandmother ask's "when are you going to get married and have children"

I just tell her I am gay.

Not that there's anything wrong with that....

As a friend of mine (he no doubt stole it) has been known to say: "I like my women just like I like my Mt. Gay Rum, 18 years old and mixed up with a little coke."

My tastes vary, but they didn't used too:)

Women keep trying to hook up their friends with a divorced pal of mine. He's 48 years old. The other night a woman suggested he might like to meet her 40 year old friend. He told her she was probably too old for him. "What?", she yelled, "You're almost 50 yourself!". He said, "Yeah, but my next wife probably hasn't been born yet." It didn't go over too well.

That's actually based on a line from the movie "Dazed and Confused", spoken by Matthew McConaughay (SP?):

"Man I love them high school chicks. I get older, they stay the same age!"

Dating is only a PITA if you're looking for a long-term mate/partner. If you keep the option to just GTFO open, it is a lot of fun... and once you get a couple of hot 23-25 year olds, the rest of them want you just to have you. Who am I to deny them? What can I say? I'm a giver. (not to be confused with a "carrier").

I dislike and want never to have children, so there is really no reason nowadays to get married. Getting laid is easy, fun and it keeps me from playing video games all day!

JP

he's not that smart. he simply watched Dazed and Confused ;)

damn, legion. didn't see you already posted that :p


you friend ROCKS. he obviosly understands that as one ages, a man's stock rises while a woman simply gets old :D

It takes a strong man to come out of the closet. Congrats!

I'm 39. was interviewed the other day by a 21 year old for a newspaper article. she was very flirtatious. kept bending over a lot to play with her sneakers, leg crossed over knee with a skirt, or she was leaning back playing with her hair.

decisions, decisions.

Personally, I like my woman like I like my coffee. Hot and creamy:p :p

Dean

Cool. I figured it was from somewhere, just never knew where.

:)

I thiought you were going to say: strong, black, and robust. ;)