Older man

[Bhibi]

Hi. I never thought that I would be here. I retired and then my wife of 35 years met someone and asked for a divorce. How does a 66 year old man, who is comfortable financially but not rich, go about meeting suitable women. ?

 

[curioustxn]

Hi. I never thought that I would be here. I retired and then my wife of 35 years met someone and asked for a divorce. How does a 66 year old man, who is comfortable financially but not rich, go about meeting suitable women. ?

The same way a young man meets women - - you get out and meet people. There isn't a store where they have women in stock - - you have to get out and make new friends, preferable friends who have similar interests as yourself. And likely, among those new friends, you will find a woman who is looking for a man such as yourself.

 

[littlecordelera]

As I understand it, the new meeting place for the older crowd is pickleball.

 

[Cardinal]

Hi. I never thought that I would be here. I retired and then my wife of 35 years met someone and asked for a divorce. How does a 66 year old man, who is comfortable financially but not rich, go about meeting suitable women. ?

I've always thought that as we age it is much harder for single women to meet someone than a single man.
You say you are retired and comfortable, maybe turn a hobby into a business or get a job doing something you love to do. More money is better and the more money you have the more likely you are to meet someone (sorry if that's a shock to anyone) but also getting out and working will help you meet more women too. Join some clubs, country club, dinner club, or just frequent places that the kind of woman that you want to meeet hangs out. Then sign up for one of the mature dating apps, they work. there are dating apps for every lifestyle out there.

 

[gtnlynn]

My wife had a fun time with a man in his 60s when she was 39. She worked in a doctor's office, and the older man was also a doctor who sometimes used the office. He needed an escort for a large social function and asked her to be his date. They ended up in his condo having great sex. You meet younger women wherever you find them: offices, YMCA gyms, bars, even church.

 

[ShonnieBach]

Hi. I never thought that I would be here. I retired and then my wife of 35 years met someone and asked for a divorce. How does a 66 year old man, who is comfortable financially but not rich, go about meeting suitable women. ?

Totally understand as I have been there. Don't use dating sites. Rip off. Personal adds in paper. I met my new partner a couple of years ago when doing some volunteer work. She was 65. I was 67. Argue like mad but try putting any lives together and it's tough. Don't worry about it and go help someone else. That's my opinion. You'll be fine.

 

[slavemelanie]

Whatever avenue you choose to meet someone the key is not to go into each attempt with expectations that you'll find Mr or Mrs right. Quite frankly it's mentally exhausting if you do. When you least expect making that connection is when it will happen. Stay positive and upbeat. FYI I met my current Man here so this is an option it just takes time and commitment to looking.

Best of luck, melanie

 

[Nekidinaz]

As I understand it, the new meeting place for the older crowd is pickleball.

As funny as that sounds, I believe it's true

 

[ericalauren]

As funny as that sounds, I believe it's true

Where I live, the pickleball courts are mostly ruled by college students. How odd!

 

[littlecordelera]

There is a site called "Meetup" that's been around for some time. It is where people meet-up based on shared interests. Some groups meet to enjoy and discuss wines, some meet to enjoy restaurants, some meet to discuss books, the list is endless. I've never used the site, but that may be a good place to meet others.

 

[TarnishedPenny]

Volunteer. It’s no secret that women volunteer more than men, which ups your odds. It can be almost anything, like volunteering to pack boxes at a food bank. Public schools and libraries often are looking for people to read to children (who come, generally, with mothers). Many hospitals and airports have volunteer guides. You meet people and help out, too - win-win!

Do something ‘girly’, something women tend to do more than men. Enrol in a cooking class, join a quilting club. It can be fun and you might be the only man there.

If you have some ‘guy’ skills, offer to teach courses, like simple automotive care for women. Or put an ad in your community newspaper as a small-task handyman.

Get imaginative.

Good luck.

 

[magic_rat]

I found myself single when I was 60.

I tried dating sites and (a) they are geared towards taking your money, not hooking you up and (b) they tended to be populated by fairly bitter women in my age group who wanted romantic dinners, not sex.

I just wanted to get fucked.

I joined fabswingers and started meeting people, mainly socially but also for sex. I've had a great time and through swinging met my current partner who is 22 years younger than me and loves sex as much as I do. And we still swing.

 

[Gamine67]

Volunteer. It’s no secret that women volunteer more than men, which ups your odds. It can be almost anything, like volunteering to pack boxes at a food bank. Public schools and libraries often are looking for people to read to children (who come, generally, with mothers). Many hospitals and airports have volunteer guides. You meet people and help out, too - win-win!

Do something ‘girly’, something women tend to do more than men. Enrol in a cooking class, join a quilting club. It can be fun and you might be the only man there.

If you have some ‘guy’ skills, offer to teach courses, like simple automotive care for women. Or put an ad in your community newspaper as a small-task handyman.

Get imaginative.

Good luck.

This is the best piece of advice you’re going to find.

 

[Dearelliot]

Borrow a friend's puppy, and carry him wherever you go! Ladies love to come up and pet a puppy.

 

[Badguy4u]

Where I live, the pickleball courts are mostly ruled by college students. How odd!

Depends on the time of day. Mornings and early afternoon are us old people, but some young women that don't work. weekends and evenings are the younger crowd.

 

[MidnightRyder007]

I’m in a 55 and over here in Florida, courts are loaded from 8am till 12

 

[Nightbird]

I’m in a 55 and over here in Florida, courts are loaded from 8am till 12

Do you mean tennis courts? Pickle Ball courts? Or legal court houses?

 

[Nightbird]

I say try Plenty of Fish it worked for me.. And its free..

 

[FGB]

There is some truth to this...

 

[TaraTraynor]

Hi. I never thought that I would be here. I retired and then my wife of 35 years met someone and asked for a divorce. How does a 66 year old man, who is comfortable financially but not rich, go about meeting suitable women. ?

Tinder.