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Maybe some "older" people become "frail" but this is not the case for everyone! .Some "oldies" can "run circles" around their younger counterparts! Don't "write anyone off" just because they happen to be older than you! We're all individuals! Some "oldies" take pride in "staying young" and active and flexible and even "sexy!" ...I can't be "too bad off" even though I'm 62...Shortly after my husband died I got "chased" by a man who was 12 years younger than me. He was cute! And charming! He made me laugh and smile again and he kept telling me that I looked "hot" and sexy! But I just wasn't ready to start dating anyone quite yet.
perspective depends on the age group you're in ....
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Originally Posted by jeepgirl27
We dont, all we know half of your life is gone, and we cant understand that? Im sorry for your lose
I have enjoyed reading this post... from someone who is fast approaching 60... I've had very long relationships.. divorced twice... not bitter.. much wiser I understand the confusion and "hard to understand" when you are younger... I felt the same exact way. I do not look at it as my life is half over or 2/3rds over... Geez.. I love to wake up every morning with "what new experience is in store for me today". It may just be a new book or "political demonstrations " (see Madison Wisconsin posts LOL)...
I enjoy my life now. I seek things that make ME happy. Always NEW adventures and I make sure I keep myself active and in shape to experience these "adventures". "With our thoughts, WE make the world".... by the way... Sex is definitely part of my future... I know what I'm doing, know how to communicate and let someone know what I like... I know eeeeeWWWh!... no just wait... you will be where I'm at right now erspective depnds on the age group you're in... LOL
I have enjoyed reading this post... from someone who is fast approaching 60... I've had very long relationships.. divorced twice... not bitter.. much wiser I understand the confusion and "hard to understand" when you are younger... I felt the same exact way. I do not look at it as my life is half over or 2/3rds over... Geez.. I love to wake up every morning with "what new experience is in store for me today". It may just be a new book or "political demonstrations " (see Madison Wisconsin posts LOL)...
I enjoy my life now. I seek things that make ME happy. Always NEW adventures and I make sure I keep myself active and in shape to experience these "adventures". "With our thoughts, WE make the world".... by the way... Sex is definitely part of my future... I know what I'm doing, know how to communicate and let someone know what I like... I know eeeeeWWWh!... no just wait... you will be where I'm at right now erspective depnds on the age group you're in... LOL
I didn't view older people as "old grey mares" when I was younger because my parents and grandparents were all "dynamo's" and very active and alert and "limber" and full of energy right up until the very "end!"
I think the confusing part for me is the OP isn't really young herself. If I recall, she's a grandmother so for her to call this woman elderly is kind of weird. I could see if she was in her 20's or maybe 30's but I don't think this OP is. So it is odd to say the least that she would open a thread about a 60 y.o. dating again and calling her elderly.
Even though I'm not "elderly", the title made me cringe. I HATE when people put labels on others. Elderly, Senior Citizens, etc. when most like yourself are very, very active and aren't elderly or senior in the least.
To me, elderly and senior citizens are for people that are in their 80's certainly not for people in their early 60's.
Your right...lots of people still feel young, not elderyly nor do they feel older, Maybe I should of put young at heart?
My husband and I had a conversation last night and we decided that my body is just a house for ME and ME doesn't age, just gets wiser and more knowledgeable. I still feel like a giddy 16 yr old when we are together, still get all mushy and love holding hands. So it's just the house that's growing old - actually it's quite comfortable right now.
I think the confusing part for me is the OP isn't really young herself. If I recall, she's a grandmother so for her to call this woman elderly is kind of weird. I could see if she was in her 20's or maybe 30's but I don't think this OP is. So it is odd to say the least that she would open a thread about a 60 y.o. dating again and calling her elderly.
Yes I am a grandmother been one since I was 36..I love it, my grandson just turned 4 on Valentines day..I just turned 40...I assumed someone over 65 almost 70 is elderly...I should put in a more proper title like young at heart..
To be honest I just don't feel all that old even though I'm 62 now...I don't hang-out with people who moan and groan and talk about "being old" all the time.
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perspective depends on the age group you're in ....
I understand the confusion and "hard to understand" when you are younger... I felt the same exact way. I do not look at it as my life is half over or 2/3rds over... Geez.. I love to wake up every morning with "what new experience is in store for me today". It may just be a new book or "political demonstrations 
erspective depnds on the age group you're in... LOL 
