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Just for the sake of throwing out numbers lets say in the 28 to 55 year old age group. through these years if your back on the market its usually not a first relationship for either of you and kids are many times part of the package. How many different dates would you say you go on before you find someone that may not be your first choice but that you can say was at least good to/for you.
More than 6 but less than 12. I didn't date anyone awful but some were better than others. In one way or another, they were all good for me. I needed to learn a lot.
I did my settling the first time. My standards were much higher the second time around. I didn't settle at all this time. And I'll never settle again!
Older? Hum.
Well, I usually know within a couple of dates if I'd like to continue or not. However, it sometimes takes more time to find out if there is a real connection or not.
Just for the sake of throwing out numbers lets say in the 28 to 55 year old age group. through these years if your back on the market its usually not a first relationship for either of you and kids are many times part of the package. How many different dates would you say you go on before you find someone that may not be your first choice but that you can say was at least good to/for you.
You are kidding right! I would give anything just to be 28 again, never considered that age as older. Now in my early 50's i must be ancient to you. Better get a check up fast.
I'm 50 and am back in the market, sort of. By that I mean I will soon be free to date if I choose, but more likely I wont' be looking for another mate. If it happens then great, but I think once you've "been there/done that" it's not the most important thing anymore. I will only date as long as it's fun for me but I don't have to settle for anything because I don't need anything.
I'm 50 and am back in the market, sort of. By that I mean I will soon be free to date if I choose, but more likely I wont' be looking for another mate. If it happens then great, but I think once you've "been there/done that" it's not the most important thing anymore. I will only date as long as it's fun for me but I don't have to settle for anything because I don't need anything.
That was me some ....OK, quite some.... years ago, Ceece. I was divorced at 48 and kinda, sorta re-entered the "market" at age 50. The last thing I was looking for was another mate. But I discovered that love can come best when you're looking for it least. Be careful. It took one date and the rest is history.
In my "defense," that date was with a five-year friend.
I found myself "back on the market" twice during that age range, the first at age 47 from divorce and the second at age 50 as a widower.
The first time I hit the mother lode on my first date. (We'd met online and exchanged numerous emails before the date.) We were like two pieces of a puzzle that fit together perfectly.
The second time... whew! I dated a LOT of women before I remarried... kinda went nutz. I think an even dozen that got somewhat serious -- beyond the just friends status -- and maybe another dozen or so that never went beyond friendship. Actually, I'd met my (current) wife halfway through that string of women, but it took a couple years before we became monogamous to each other.
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You are kidding right!
I would give anything just to be 28 again, never considered that age as older. Now in my early 50's i must be ancient to you.
Better get a check up fast.
