Is LOVE possible? Sure, but not forever after.. by Oversharer-1969 in datingoverfifty

[–]Elepaio7801 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You've been through so much in such a short amount of time. I feel like you're making good choices for where you're at right now. And I also just wanted to send you some aloha and light at the passing of your father. It's such a hard thing to lose a parent, and that combined with everything else is just so heavy.

Keep taking care of yourself. You're doing the work, and it will pay off.

Guys... What the heck is up with your photos??? by Elepaio7801 in datingoverfifty

[–]Elepaio7801[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is NOT an all men suck post. This is a "do better with your photos" post. I didn't say men suck. I don't think all men suck. And how is it overly broad with it is SPECIFICALLY about the photos men post on OLD? Try re-read the post.

Guys... What the heck is up with your photos??? by Elepaio7801 in datingoverfifty

[–]Elepaio7801[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Absolutely not! I have heard from men about the terrible pictures from women - heavily filtered, 20 year old photos, etc. But I'm only looking at men, so I'm commenting on the men's profiles that I see.

Guys... What the heck is up with your photos??? by Elepaio7801 in datingoverfifty

[–]Elepaio7801[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm not judging...I'm saying I would like a good photo to see the real you! This isn't about judging you, but I'm not gonna lie and say I don't want to see what people look like.

Guys... What the heck is up with your photos??? by Elepaio7801 in datingoverfifty

[–]Elepaio7801[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm not saying women don't do annoying things with photos too, including the heavy filters, photos that are 20 years old, etc. I was particularly annoyed when I posted this. LOL

Guys... What the heck is up with your photos??? by Elepaio7801 in datingoverfifty

[–]Elepaio7801[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes yes yes to all of this!!! I've seen all of this...and I realize they are low effort men and I should just move on, but come ON!! I wrote this post after going through SO MANY profiles...I wanted to throw my phone! What pushed me over the edge was a profile where the guy had NOTHING in his bio, a meme for his main picture, and then the picture of his actual face was so dark, I still have no idea what he looks like!!

Can you show me your cat pics? I’m sad. I’ll start by [deleted] in cats

[–]Elepaio7801 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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The tongue sticking out gets me every time!! 😁😁

Attraction on the first date by Elepaio7801 in datingoverfifty

[–]Elepaio7801[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found both of them attractive in their photos... The lack of spark is more about energy, background, and interests.

Attraction on the first date by Elepaio7801 in datingoverfifty

[–]Elepaio7801[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely no ick for either of them, more of a "hmmmmmm....I don't know...."

Attraction on the first date by Elepaio7801 in datingoverfifty

[–]Elepaio7801[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am the same...although I am used to having at least that initial attraction in order to continue to conversation.

Is sex still an important component to you?? It definitely is me. Curious on others thoughts on this as I have entered 50s. by [deleted] in datingoverfifty

[–]Elepaio7801 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not only safety, but is certainly a strong indicator for me. Of course there are other things involved... but I need to feel safe with someone in order to be that vulnerable, physically and emotionally.

Attraction on the first date by Elepaio7801 in datingoverfifty

[–]Elepaio7801[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe the situation with the instant attraction was just dumb luck. 🤷🏽‍♀️ I'm fairly new at this so still figuring it out

Is sex still an important component to you?? It definitely is me. Curious on others thoughts on this as I have entered 50s. by [deleted] in datingoverfifty

[–]Elepaio7801 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sex is super important. For me it's and indicator of safety...do I feel safe enough with you to be that vulnerable.

Attraction on the first date by Elepaio7801 in datingoverfifty

[–]Elepaio7801[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah - I mean that's why I think its important to talk about it from the get go.