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Old 01-01-2017, 01:28 PM
 
Location: Eugene, Oregon
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I am exasperated right now. I have no idea what guys expect, including my own boyfriend. I see on these message boards that guys don't want to date anyone above 30, want sex right away, complain about golddiggers, etc. It is very discouraging. I own my own home and car and don't need anyone to pay my way. Plus, I cook, clean and I give whatever he needs. What is it that you guys want?
One thing I expect, is that a woman with whom I would be involved and to whom I would show respect, would not use obscene expressions.
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Old 01-01-2017, 01:29 PM
 
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I kind of agree with this as I strictly don't want kids and don't want to raise any.

I'd be happy to date a single mother but there would come a time where i'd be introduced to the kid, have to get to know the kid and do things with the kid if things progressed. Given i'd want to avoid that happening then i'd go into the courtship knowing there's a shelf life on it and that's not going to work.

The problem is once you get into your 30s then the women who don't have kids tend to want them soon as the clock is ticking and a high percentage do have kids. I know some women don't want kids but they aren't easy to find and as mentioned may be workaholics.
It's not so much that their workaholics it's that they turn into Sex and the City women. They don't care about being loving, caring women that want to be in a relationship. Their dog, happy hours, career and other things are enough for them and they're happy just Mod cut. on the weekend by one of their FWB's or FB's. I only look for women without kids as well so I'm pretty much able to spot all the different types.

I mean just look at this board alone and how many single women admit they don't want a relationship. At least they admit it of course, and know themselves.

Last edited by PJSaturn; 01-10-2017 at 09:02 PM.. Reason: Vulgar terminology.
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Old 01-01-2017, 01:32 PM
 
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Dating can be hard and some areas just don't have a good supply of compatible people. Perhaps you should try a different route - maybe meetups or dating in some other nearby area.
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Old 01-01-2017, 02:24 PM
 
Location: Forests of Maine
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Jesus, if you have a sweet personality and 2 breasts, you sound like a catch to me. Get someone that appreciates you if your bf does not.
I agree.


To the OP, it seems to me that many adult males are yet boys. It happens. Some males will never grow out of being a boy. As such they do not know what they want. Sex, maybe. Food, maybe. A trophy, maybe.

I think it takes a bit of maturity for a male before they realize what they want.
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Old 01-01-2017, 07:12 PM
 
Location: Riverside Ca
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I am exasperated right now. I have no idea what guys expect, including my own boyfriend. I see on these message boards that guys don't want to date anyone above 30, want sex right away, complain about golddiggers, etc. It is very discouraging. I own my own home and car and don't need anyone to pay my way. Plus, I cook, clean and I give whatever he needs. What is it that you guys want?
Sounds good to me. Hats what I looked at when my wife and I started out. I personally don't want a slug but i don't want a ball breaking bioch either.

I'm not hung up on age. I don't need a supermodel on my arm. What I would look for is someone who isn't needy and more important controlling. I want someone who works but isn't married to their job. I don't want a gold digger because I'm not interested in such person. As far as sex use I like it but I'm not expecting it immediately but I'm not waiting 9 months for her to make up her mind if I'm worthy.

It sounds me you haven't met the right guy. Personally wouldn't worry too much about some unattainable goal some guy has about dating.
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Old 01-01-2017, 07:19 PM
 
Location: SoCal
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Don't believe a single thing on these Internet forum. Be yourselves.
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Old 01-02-2017, 12:05 PM
 
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Its just people. People say what they want...but they never actually date/marry what they say they want. The only man I ever loved was nothing near what I thought I wanted and I plan on things being that way when I finally meet my husband too. Just human nature I guess.
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Old 01-03-2017, 12:14 AM
 
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its quite simple really. ask girls why they are how they are! too many unrealistic and unnecessary complications and drama... even if everything is literally laid on a gold platter for them..they don't want it and be "dismissive" and "dispose" of the person. Seems like they think there is literally a factory where they can place an order and boom - out it comes!
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Old 01-03-2017, 12:30 AM
 
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I agree with the food and sex answer.

Men are not as picky as women are, as a rule. If there is no steak on the barbecue, they will settle for a hamburger. They will be happy with it as long as it is served hot.
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Old 01-08-2017, 07:49 PM
 
Location: SW MO
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Its just people. People say what they want...but they never actually date/marry what they say they want. The only man I ever loved was nothing near what I thought I wanted and I plan on things being that way when I finally meet my husband too. Just human nature I guess.
That's funny. I did!
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