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Tempest332
Tempest332
Community Champion ⭐
September 18, 2023

Would think most you ladies are so over dating by your 50's.   You don't need a man in your life to rationalize your existence.  It's time to focus on your, kids, grandkids & your legacy!

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    MarciaC389338
    Contributor ⭐⭐
    September 19, 2023

    This is 2023! Most kids don't take the time to visit their parent's as they age too buzy witth their career and hitting the dating scene themselves, grandkids are too buzy on their cell phones and those video games that take them away from reality and human bonding and legacy . . . all they are interested in is their inheritence. How much will you leave them, money wise. This is a very sad time we are living in. So with that being said, if one wants to find a companion to just have someone to do things with and have conversation, then by all means do that. It's NOT about needing a man / woman to rationallize ones existance, it's about feeling needed.There's much joy in having someone to share stories with and greater joy in creating new memories with new friends.

      Tempest332
      Tempest332
      Community Champion ⭐
      September 19, 2023

      I hear you about the phone thing, 9 out of 10 people I see are looking at a phone at any given instance. 

       

      My parents were my best friends.  My (estranged) brother is married to a much younger woman who is "all about the inheritance".   The few women I had associated with beg to differ, it is all about the kids & grandkids, I have been told by them "they don't need a man to rationalize their existence"  I'm just spreading their good word!   Even in their old age they still play games like they were still in High School.  If you want to feel needed, get a pet. 

       

      At this point in our lives we are pretty much set in our ways.  It would be difficult to change, make new friends & associates.  I find I have less & less in common with my so called peers.   Best DO hold on to you old memories, hope they are good as that is all you may have to fall back on. 

       

        SharonWood1957
        SharonWood1957
        Contributor ⭐⭐
        February 2, 2024

        I'm 66, and have the same problem. I live in a rural community in southern Illinois, and there isn't a lot of single older folks here. I tried an online dating site, but most men are an hour or more away. The few that are close to me are either looking for "Barbie" or they are on assistance and can't afford to care for themselves, let alone offer 50-50 in a relationship.

         

        You might try a church older Single's Group if there is any in your area. Now there's a group under served! They have widowed singles, young singles, but seldom older singles. Just be cautious and safe!

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          GaPeach72
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          February 5, 2024

           I would be leery about the people on dating sites. There are a lot of fake profiles and scammers. I see this all the time in the senior groups on Facebook. It's better meeting face to face. I do wish there was a chat group on AARP site.

            DrJohn12356
            DrJohn12356
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            February 19, 2024

            I agree with you about meeting in-person. 

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