| Mar 13, 2006 @ 9:37 PM |
To all of you MEN in your upper 50's +
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sunchaser59
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A lot of you guys, in my age group, have your age preferences as something like... 35-60.
I would like to know if you, honestly, feel that you have what it takes to keep a young lady (of 35/45) happy? I, can't imagine having anything in common, in all areas, with that age group when thinking about a serious relationship, hence the reason for this thread.
It's been my experience that most of the guys, in my age group, don't even have the energy to keep up with me.
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| Mar 14, 2006 @ 4:19 PM |
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burgher54
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sounds like a challenge to me.....so just what does it take to "keep up with you " ??
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| Mar 14, 2006 @ 4:54 PM |
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sunchaser59
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sounds like a challenge to me.....
burgher54,
Not a challenge, at all. Simply stating what has been my experience, as I said.
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| Mar 15, 2006 @ 2:37 AM |
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JesterDrawers
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Well, I haven't hit my upper 50's yet, but I've always enjoyed the company of someone relatively close to my own age, usually within 3 or 4 years, one way or the other. I think the youngest person I've dated has been 8 years younger than me, the oldest was 8 years older....
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| Mar 15, 2006 @ 10:58 AM |
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raykl
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It's been my experience that most of the guys, in my age group, don't even have the energy to keep up with me
Like, ya know, well uh, cool- 35 is a bit of a stretch for us older gents, but 45+ seems to be ok as far as my experience.
Age is a mind thing, but activity level is reality and many women do fit into your quote above (MANY not ALL).
Read their profiles and see their enjoyment level: Antique collecting, craft fairs (UGH), flea markets (UGHUGH), movies, cuddling in front of the fire place, reading, etc. Maybe some men are just looking for someone to be active with and are not ready for the geriatric activities. 
(Then again, maybe they are just looking to "bag" some young thing for their ego). 
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| Mar 15, 2006 @ 2:25 PM |
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Heaveninawildflower
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Looks like Sunchaser cancelled, I was going to look to see what kinds of activities she had listed...
And Raykl - thank you SO much for the 'many, not all' qualification. What I've found as I've 'matured' is that activity is now a requirement, not an option. Fortunately it's also a lot of fun!
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| Mar 15, 2006 @ 8:07 PM |
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TheatreWoman
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Both you and Raykl compelled me to review my profile. Yep, it appears that I am the sit-down-and-do-nothing kinda gal. No wonder I'm a bit overweight and can't walk up a flight of stairs without huffing and puffing. Guess the only activity I have is working in the garden.
Geez, I'd better do some self criticism and get off the stick or should I say couch?
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| Mar 15, 2006 @ 8:30 PM |
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Heaveninawildflower
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it appears that I am the sit-down-and-do-nothing kinda gal.
Well, what I've found is that it beats medicine for controlling things like diabetes and high blood pressure, the only side effects are good ones (exhilaration is a very good thing) and in most cases it's cheaper...as far as I'm concerned, you can't beat that with a stick. And at your age, before I made this discovery, I huffed and puffed on the stairs too. Now I'm known to take them two at a time.
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| Mar 15, 2006 @ 10:39 PM |
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sunchaser59
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Looks like Sunchaser cancelled, I was going to look to see what kinds of activities she had listed.
Hey Heaven,
I'm baaack...my question is why would you be interested in what kind of activities I have listed??
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| Mar 15, 2006 @ 10:50 PM |
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sunchaser59
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Maybe some men are just looking for someone to be active with and are not ready for the geriatric activities.
ray,
Maybe that applies to some of us women, also. 
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| Mar 16, 2006 @ 12:18 AM |
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JesterDrawers
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Yep, it appears that I am the sit-down-and-do-nothing kinda gal.
Sounds great....I'd love to find a couch potato who's looking for a masher! 
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| Mar 16, 2006 @ 8:00 AM |
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Heaveninawildflower
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why would you be interested in what kind of activities I have listed??
WB Sun...and I was wondering in what ways you felt that others couldn't keep up with you. To tell you the truth, from my own experience, I'd tend to agree with you. My own age preferences are set lower than yours, and mostly for that reason. I'd rather be out playing tennis or dancing than staying in playing cribbage or watching basketball. Nothing wrong with being a couch potato occasionally, and staying in can definitely be appealing, but it's not my idea of how I want to spend all of my spare time.
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| Mar 22, 2006 @ 8:15 AM |
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Curiosity408
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Hmmmmmmmm...........I'm like TheatreWoman, I went back and took a look at the activities I have listed. Makes me look like a couch potato, also!
But that's not true. I get sick and tired of just hanging out at home, and on weekends, run around quite a bit but with no real destination in mind. Odd.........I guess I should re-think how to present myself.
Is there an option to choose that says "likes to go here and there"? I'm just not the bungee-jumper kind of gal, is all.
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| Mar 23, 2006 @ 2:22 AM |
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FunPartner
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I think I will change my profile, as it does sound "demanding" I guess I'm just old enough that I know what I like.......but yet I sit alone without a date. Guess I need to unplug that toy and join the real world.~~~blush~~~~
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| Mar 23, 2006 @ 5:57 AM |
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Greystone1
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I would like to know if you, honestly, feel that you have what it takes to keep a young lady (of 35/45) happy? I, can't imagine having anything in common, in all areas, with that age group when thinking about a serious relationship, hence the reason for this thread.
Having things in common is nice, but chemistry is everything. Men of all ages are visually stimulated and younger women tend to be more... stimulating.
It's surprising what us old farts are capable of when we are inspired. 
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| Mar 23, 2006 @ 7:54 AM |
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Curiosity408
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Oh, Grey! We older women are like fine wine! 
Plus, kids are grown, have more free time, still active, usually independent, self-sufficient, and not desperate; and ready for a little fun at this point in our lives. (Plus, don't we live longer than men anyway?) Add in the experience we've had over the years, and how we no longer sweat the small stuff (because most of us have learned that one the hard way), and you've got quite the package! You're missing out by just keeping your eye on the young-uns. And from what I can see, we older gals are still looking pretty darn good! (I seem to get a lot of attention from the younger male crowd. I bet most of the women here might be able to tell you the same. So maybe they know something that older men don't?)
I agree, chemistry is a consideration, too.
So, I tend to agree with Sunchaser. What's up with the profile criteria that the woman should be so much younger? That discourages we mature women to respond to those particular ads.
I personally love most men in their fifties. That big competitive career push that most men are working toward before their 50s is usually over, and they have a better sense of humor and are ready to enjoy life more at that age also.
By the way, Grey, if you are already in a relationship, what is it you are looking for (and why) in an additional one? I'm curious.
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| Mar 23, 2006 @ 7:58 AM |
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Heaveninawildflower
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Men of all ages are visually stimulated and younger women tend to be more... stimulating.
Yep, and I guess that's also why I've tended to gravitate towards younger men. I think I've said it before...as the older men go after the younger women, that still leaves a nice window of opportunity for us old female farts to find a younger man...ya just have to keep an open mind!
Of course everything's relative...my ideal younger man has the libido of a 23 year old and the experience of a 53 year old...I am SO looking forward to this weekend...
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| Mar 23, 2006 @ 8:04 AM |
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Curiosity408
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Oh, and Funpartner? I took a look at your ad. I think it sounds GREAT! Not really demanding at all. Plus, you obviously have a great sense of humor, too.
Stick to your guns, woman!
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| Mar 23, 2006 @ 8:07 AM |
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Curiosity408
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...my ideal younger man has the libido of a 23 year old and the experience of a 53 year old...
Heaven, I'm cracking up! And I must have missed something. What's up this weekend?? Do tell!
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| Mar 23, 2006 @ 8:07 AM |
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Greystone1
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Oh, Grey! We older women are like fine wine!
I don't disagree. The lady in the picture with me is 53. I'm just pointing out what inspires older men to seek out younger women.
By the way, Grey, if you are already in a relationship, what is it you are looking for (and why) in an additional one? I'm curious.
I am not looking for an additional relationship. The relationship I am in is about a week old. We have agreed to be exclusive to each other, and are seeing where it goes at this point.
We knew that our personalities matched before meeting, met each other last week before the Michigan meet and then again at the Michigan meet... and found the chemistry was there too. So far so good.
I just this morning changed my profile to say that I am no longer looking. She is everything I hoped for and more. The picture is from the Michigan meet, BTW.
[Edited on 3/23/2006 8:53 AM]
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