I just want to add, since my post sounds so negative, that, for those over 50 women (and men) just beginning to ponder dating again...I say go for it! My experiences are unique to me and probably my own poor judgment in and lack of discernment, too willing to compromise, that led to the bad results!
I do think as we mature, we are more likely to recognize red flags, and question potential partners...Questioning is good, but I've found men to shy away from this...another red flag!
For the sake of this discussion, I want to recount the characters....in order:
*Much younger man who turned stalker when I tried to detach.
*Bag o' wind who had abhorrent sexual expectations.
*Sick man who deceived me about his health condition, turning me into a nursemaid while on dialysis.
*Narcissist artist, con artist who was being pursued for back child support and by the IRS.
*...and last, the Psych Ph.D., super sexy fella.
I want to add here, that though this may sound like a LOT of dating, I have actually spent years in between recovering from each one, and they all presented themselves as up-front gentlemen...They were not! My poor judgment is probably the most to blame here!
Patty