Does dating change?

Gordo Mejor · 06-25-2012, 11:31 AM

By our 50s, we've all been through a number of relationships. Are you looking for the same things in a partner, or have your needs changed?

Dr. Feelgood · 06-26-2012, 02:50 PM

I don't know if my needs have changed, but my values have. When I was in my twenties, what I valued most in a woman was:

(1) looks,
(2) looks, and
(3) looks.

Today I don't much care if she has two heads, providing she also has:

(1) kindness,
(2) honesty, and
(3) common sense.

Webmaster · 12-12-2012, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Gordo Mejor

By our 50s, we've all been through a number of relationships. Are you looking for the same things in a partner, or have your needs changed?

I found that very little changes. You do have experience to go by, and that may keep you from making stupid choices and decisions (sadly not always). Overall, I've found that the magic of a budding relationship and dating just takes over, and you can be as giddy and thrilled in your 50s as you were in your 20s.

As Mary Hopkin once sang...

"Oh, my friend, we're older but no wiser
For in our hearts the dreams are still the same... "

ssbbw4m4 · 01-29-2013, 02:13 AM

what's changed for me the most is money and time. when I was in my 20's and even into my 30's, I did not have much time or money. But, I am in my 50's and now retired and have the money and the time but few women want to date someone old as their father. I am totally open minded about age (my ex wife was 10 years older than men) and it's not really a big concern. But, I can understand why a 30 year old woman does not want to date a man 25 years her senior.

06-25-2012, 11:31 AM	#1
Gordo Mejor Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 332	Does dating change? By our 50s, we've all been through a number of relationships. Are you looking for the same things in a partner, or have your needs changed? __________________ Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first.

06-26-2012, 02:50 PM	#2
Dr. Feelgood intellectual nerd Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: the Twilight Zone Posts: 3,967	I don't know if my needs have changed, but my values have. When I was in my twenties, what I valued most in a woman was: (1) looks, (2) looks, and (3) looks. Today I don't much care if she has two heads, providing she also has: (1) kindness, (2) honesty, and (3) common sense. __________________ Now all you women, Don't you come around Unless you weigh 'Bout fo' hundred pound... -- Dr. Feelgood & the Interns

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01-29-2013, 02:13 AM	#4
ssbbw4m4 Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA and South Asia Posts: 55	what's changed for me the most is money and time. when I was in my 20's and even into my 30's, I did not have much time or money. But, I am in my 50's and now retired and have the money and the time but few women want to date someone old as their father. I am totally open minded about age (my ex wife was 10 years older than men) and it's not really a big concern. But, I can understand why a 30 year old woman does not want to date a man 25 years her senior.