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Old 06-11-2013, 04:57 PM
 
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
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I think I'm in the wrong city. But Atlanta was the wrong city too because when I was there I had no job, or not a stable job for the last few years. If I was still living in Atlanta with THIS job, it would likely be awesome, or at least much better. But women in Atlanta are materialistic, and I hate that. Now I'm literally stuck in one of the worst cities in the country, Oklahoma City. IT IS AWFUL, especially for online dating. The reason I rely on online dating is because I can't meet women any other way. There's nothing to do here. No league sports, no good singles groups, church is hit or miss (actually a miss to meet someone), etc. Dallas is a 3 hour drive and I may have to start spending some time there. But I don't know anyone there.

My experience overall, including when I have a great job, is that its just extremely hard to date in your 40's. But this is a male perspective. Its probably also because my divorce greatly affected my confidence. However, an attractive woman with no kids should have zero problem.
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Old 06-11-2013, 05:00 PM
 
Location: Central Florida
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I'm in my mid-40's, and have not had any problems finding available, interested, interesting men to date. I am in excellent shape, run and work out with weights which I think increases my odds.

You're friend should have no trouble dating again at her age. She may find (as I did, also) that the guys in their early 40's are still looking at the 30 somethings. Dating guys a few years older remedied that, older guys are sexier anyway
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Old 06-11-2013, 05:06 PM
 
Location: Western Oregon
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I'm 50 and a single guy. I'm not interested in someone under 40.
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Old 06-11-2013, 05:34 PM
 
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I'm 50 and a single guy. I'm not interested in someone under 40.
But are you equally interested in someone over 50?
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Old 06-11-2013, 05:37 PM
 
Location: Western Oregon
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But are you equally interested in someone over 50?
If she's taken care of herself well (as I have for the most part).
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Old 06-11-2013, 05:47 PM
FBJ
 
Location: Tall Building down by the river
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Naw, he can live in my house if we want to live together



Naw, he can be semi-retired, like me. I'd prefer it.



True. I'm not going to take on his debts. There is also a character and personality factor, even more important -- I want someone who, like me, is responsible, honest, plans ahead rationally, etc.

Re: houses, the more common problem over 40 is that both people have houses and neither wants to give theirs up .
No women would ever know my credit business anyway lol
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Old 06-11-2013, 05:48 PM
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Location: Tall Building down by the river
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I see nothing wrong with the second and third requirements.

Oh, and you forgot one other requirement.

Must not be bitter........................men who hate women are not acceptable.

Ponder that last one.



People are losing jobs all time and you see nothing wrong with number 2
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Old 06-11-2013, 05:49 PM
FBJ
 
Location: Tall Building down by the river
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Yes a never married, childless man, hence the same.

I don't think u will find many men in their 40's like that
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Old 06-11-2013, 05:53 PM
 
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Me, I'm leery of someone never married. Though if he's had a live-in relationship of 10 years or longer, that might be ok.
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Old 06-11-2013, 05:58 PM
 
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No women would ever know my credit business anyway lol

Would you marry her without knowing hers? If one of you has bad credit, or large debts, then you both do. Are you looking for a girl who is dumb enough not to ask?
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