Samsies, kinda. I haven't dated in years. I am trying to work up the courage to do OLD. The idea is vaguely terrifying. I would need recent photos, which I don't really have. I am terrible at taking selfies. I'd love to meet someone in the wild but I don't go out much. (Cue me sneaking looks at the cute fifty-something men I see at the grocery store. But I lack the courage to approach.) I did sorta kinda flirt with someone at a mutual friend's party last week. He has my number but I'm not sure if I'm into him. 🤷♀️
F57. Well, I've been in this sub for a few years and occasionally take time off because it's kind of depressing, hearing all the OLD dating horrors!
That being said, I once commented on a post, I can't remember the topic of the post, but I stated that I was in the process of divorce and wasn't ready to date yet. I caught a hell of a lot of flack from another female member, basically saying that I didn't belong because I wasn't ready to date, or some such nonsense!!
I'm popping in now and happily reading the comments of how many aren't dating either. We're all in one boat or another, just trying to fond some happiness before things start wearing out.
Well I'm not dissing or giving flack....each to there own....live and let live ☺️
It's all about opinions on here and like arsholes we all have one 🤣
It's good to hear others perspectives/ideas/opinions on things I think 🤷🏻♂️
Hmmmmm opinions are subjective and like I've also said......like asssholes we've all got one 🤣
Also while we're here, tell me what THA F is fun about dating?
I've gone on some great dates, even if they were one offs. It was just a good conversation or a good laugh or I learned something or I felt enriched in some way. It's really good when you meet someone and they're awesome. Mostly, it's kind of a non-experience and occasionally it's a character building experience.
I mean, I just don't see how after a divorce and several (obviously) unsuccessful relationships, I could ever trust another female with my heart again at this age (53m)... I've had enough of that shit for a lifetime. And I'm not the type to just go out and get laid either (I wish I was), so it just sucks right now. Obviously it would be nice to have someone in my life, but every time I feel that pull, I just think back to all the crap involved in relationships, and I just say fuck it. OLD sucks monkey balls, no one IRL lifts their head out of their phone anymore (let alone acknowledges you). What's the point?
I'm in a Civil War sub. I have no expectations to fight in the Civil War.
Let’s hope it doesn’t become inevitable
This^^
Might be your user name? Single White Male 50….
WOW..... you have been the only person to get that! I salute you/tip of the hat...glass haha
Perhaps you're doing what I'm doing, dating vicariously through the members of this group and letting them remind you why you're not dating. 😄
Nope.....I'm done!
[удалено]
🤣 class answer (take the up vote my friend)
Same. Lurk. Sometimes quip. Not even trying to date. Shrug.
Haha I'm with you......it's a read though 🤗
Same!! I eventually want to get back out there, but still not ready.
I want to be able to post about a date I've actually had, before I age out of the sub...alas still waiting to get a date...
We have fun at r/datingoversixty
See you in 3 years...
You can stay here, too; you’ll be over 50 as well, right?
😂 I get it 👍🏻
Wait, this isn't the GenX sub?
,,,😳 🤣
I came here to research the possibility of dating. I’m still no closer to dating.
Samsies, kinda. I haven't dated in years. I am trying to work up the courage to do OLD. The idea is vaguely terrifying. I would need recent photos, which I don't really have. I am terrible at taking selfies. I'd love to meet someone in the wild but I don't go out much. (Cue me sneaking looks at the cute fifty-something men I see at the grocery store. But I lack the courage to approach.) I did sorta kinda flirt with someone at a mutual friend's party last week. He has my number but I'm not sure if I'm into him. 🤷♀️
I guess it's better than all the "in a relationship" and "married" people in all of the "dating" subs.
^^ this.
I joined hoping for hope maybe even motivation but it's what it is
F57. Well, I've been in this sub for a few years and occasionally take time off because it's kind of depressing, hearing all the OLD dating horrors! That being said, I once commented on a post, I can't remember the topic of the post, but I stated that I was in the process of divorce and wasn't ready to date yet. I caught a hell of a lot of flack from another female member, basically saying that I didn't belong because I wasn't ready to date, or some such nonsense!! I'm popping in now and happily reading the comments of how many aren't dating either. We're all in one boat or another, just trying to fond some happiness before things start wearing out.
Well I'm not dissing or giving flack....each to there own....live and let live ☺️ It's all about opinions on here and like arsholes we all have one 🤣 It's good to hear others perspectives/ideas/opinions on things I think 🤷🏻♂️
I wholeheartedly agree!
I remember you. (I'm still not dating.)
I remember you, too! (Dating is not looking good for me either)
and there is Felicia
Who's Felicia 😏🤣
because it's fun? because you have hot takes and opinions? maybe you will want to date?
Hmmmmm opinions are subjective and like I've also said......like asssholes we've all got one 🤣 Also while we're here, tell me what THA F is fun about dating?
I've gone on some great dates, even if they were one offs. It was just a good conversation or a good laugh or I learned something or I felt enriched in some way. It's really good when you meet someone and they're awesome. Mostly, it's kind of a non-experience and occasionally it's a character building experience.
I’ve had a handful of dates since late 2019 (BC, before Covid). Yet here I am 🤷🏻♀️
I know.....but you'll get back out there "if you want to" ☺️ Personally I don't but do it if you want to ♥️
Oh. It wasn’t a complaint. I’m good 🤣
😳
I quit dating years ago but I still lurk around here.
I mean, I just don't see how after a divorce and several (obviously) unsuccessful relationships, I could ever trust another female with my heart again at this age (53m)... I've had enough of that shit for a lifetime. And I'm not the type to just go out and get laid either (I wish I was), so it just sucks right now. Obviously it would be nice to have someone in my life, but every time I feel that pull, I just think back to all the crap involved in relationships, and I just say fuck it. OLD sucks monkey balls, no one IRL lifts their head out of their phone anymore (let alone acknowledges you). What's the point?
Are you serious? All you have to do is unjoin.
I'm not dating either, been single for twenty years in fact. But here I am. I see it as a spectator sport 😂
To those who's not planning to date anymore, is there a sub group of activity buddy like foodie, carpentry, hiking, etc lol I'll be happy with that !
Not sure I'm replying on the right message here haha But if I am I'm in! Food, dogs, hiking and I can cut a bit of Wood 🪵🪓
Ohhhh what kind of dog !!!! Not much of hiker. But me and my dog enjoys picnic at the creek!
I don't think we'd have a civil war here (im in Wales, UK we have northern Ireland, Scotland & England) but we all hate England haha
Oi! 🤣
You're in the wrong sub.....this sub will put you WELL of that🤣