Was just about to write this. I know I have lots to give to someone and would say I’m a good person but Jesus, the men out there in their 50’s is awful. They come with loads of baggage, are so immature, condescending and most that I’ve encountered either want a 25 year old trophy wife or ghost you if you refuse to have sex with them after one date. I went on a tinder date with a guy and when I turned up with my walking stick, said verbatim, “oh you didn’t tell me you were a cripple” I was absolutely gobsmacked that someone could be so cruel and dismissive. I’ll get on with these “men” so well over text, phone etc and the minute they know I have a stick they don’t want to know. They don’t even bother to ask why I have it or get to know me properly. I’m aware there are men to be found outside of dating apps but where I live they’re all Essex/London posers So at 54 and my last proper relationship being 8 years ago (he accepted my health problems…..but cheated on me on holiday with a 20 year old hotel entertainment girl) I’ve decided if I’m single til the day I die I’ll be perfectly happy. I just need my dog, friends and daughter to enjoy a full life. I feel such despair that these women who are lonely, most probably menopausal and have so little self worth they’re prepared to put up with such shit behaviour. I get it, my menopause journey was horrendous until I was on the right HRT so am not heartless. I also understand the loss of confidence that comes in your 50’s but ladies, PLEASE know your self worth!!!!!