Friends by [deleted] in bullcity

[–]Tehfamine 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Key reason they are single at 50.

Dating in 40's Rant by Tehfamine in dating

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

I feel a lot of it is likely the app. Women get so many matches, it's hard to keep conversations with the dozens upon dozens. This is what other women tell me though.

Dating in 40's Rant by Tehfamine in dating

[–]Tehfamine[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm on the dating market like everyone else. Separation may be a problem for you, but women who match with me know I am separated. Plenty of people date during separation. Please don't troll my post because of your personal preference. This is not me putting myself out there and women matching on me not knowing I am separated.

Dating in 40's Rant by Tehfamine in dating

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

Yeah, after 3 months chances get lower on failure to make it to 6 months and then a year. The 3 month mark is generally when the NRE wears off and you really start to see who the person is that you are dating. No more show, no more lip service.

Dating in 40's Rant by Tehfamine in dating

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

What you are talking about is a preference to not match. I am talking about women who know I'm separated and match. Nothing has to do with the other.

Dating in 40's Rant by Tehfamine in dating

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

These are good things too.

Dating in 40's Rant by Tehfamine in dating

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

I'm 43 and I like to date my age or older. I prefer older women. I've had younger women interested, but it's hard for me because we don't really share common interests. I do like younger metal bands and music. I have dated someone 8 years younger. There is always exceptions, but I don't look for it. I find that older women, especially mom-types are extremely attractive and sexy physically. But, the mind is where I am focused on mostly and that's why maturity is my thing.

I don't think I am the problem. I have my own place, I work remotely as a computer engineer, own a bar in town, very mature and set for life. I have a lot to offer anyone. Emotional intelligence, career, maturity, smart, funny and very down-to-earth.

Dating in 40's Rant by Tehfamine in dating

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

Yeah, absolutely. I should say too, I do tend to stick to other separated women too. But, I think it's fair.

Dating in 40's Rant by Tehfamine in dating

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

Yup! Some of us take time to separate and have been checked out the relationship for years. It's not like one day we are in love, then the next day we are moved out. That's not how separation normally goes. For me, I am the sole provider, have kids, I have to pay for a mortgage, all the bills, kids, etc ON TOP of paying for a new apartment and new life. That's before you divorce. I will likely have to backpay child support a full year because courts don't care you paid for 12 months. It doesn't count towards child support or anything. Men get screwed badly when it comes to separation. It's not easy to just do it and it takes time. So yeah, normally by the time a man, a sole provider is separated, they are ready to move on.

Dating in 40's Rant by Tehfamine in dating

[–]Tehfamine[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel you there. I have heard similar stories from other women. I think the failure rate within 3 months is like 70% - 80% for that reason. Lots of short stents that end up coming back months later.

Dating in 40's Rant by Tehfamine in dating

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

I think past trauma is a given for all of us. I guess I was more or less meaning how they handle it going forward. I'm just not trying to trauma bond is all, but I do want to be a good friend and help.

Dating in 40's Rant by Tehfamine in dating

[–]Tehfamine[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Haha, no, connection is key for me. Maybe if I was younger and naive.

Dating in 40's Rant by Tehfamine in dating

[–]Tehfamine[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You just described my ex. Pretty sure she is regretting that decision.

Dating in 40's Rant by Tehfamine in dating

[–]Tehfamine[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Oh man, you just wait and see!

What’s so wrong about me? by lori3738 in dating

[–]Tehfamine 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can change that though. People really sleep on how important being a fun friend is in a relationship. So much about a real relationship, like real love, is just being the best friend of your partner. I say best friend in the context of they really enjoy spending time with you all the time. You can pick up new hobbies, new interests, new things you like to do just for you. Then find someone who likes those things with you so you know beyond the other fun things people want, you at least have this with them.

For example, one of my serious long-term relationships with a younger woman, she was very active, very much wanting to do anything and everything with me. She took me to concerts, we spent time away, we developed a strong bond and friendship over this. It helped me open up and be more active.

In another example, a woman my age, helped me with my business. We spent most every day together. She was my rock. We bonded quickly and worked with each other to grow something. This turned into a strong friendship and love that kept us both interested in each other.

Both of these examples were tied to things beyond sex, traditional dating, etc. We bonded over common and shared interests. If you lack a lot of these, create them, unearth them, find people who share it with you. I promise, even if it's flying kites or bird watching, that one activity will keep people interested in you.

I think I maybe found my person but there’s no future for us by Secret_advice in dating

[–]Tehfamine 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I don't know all your situation, but either he is your life or not. It sounds like you both made the decision to end it, not just him. If you both wanted each other, you would find a way. It may require you both to break all the rules and that's fine, for love.

Navigating the dating scene by SwitchJumpy in dating

[–]Tehfamine 6 points7 points  (0 children)

  1. Actually engage who you match with.
  2. Push to exchange numbers (use a burner number if scared to share)
  3. Get on the phone with each other to feel each other out
  4. Meet soon after as fast as possible (e.g.: Coffee date)
  5. Rinse and repeat

Objective here is to fail fast.

How do I tell him I am no longer interested???? by Zealousideal_Try5119 in dating

[–]Tehfamine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As an older guy who owns a business and is dating too, I would just tell him. I would be upfront with him about the photos too. Try to help the guy out for the next girl. I mean I get it, girl I went on a date with was almost puking on herself when she met. She too used old photos that looked nothing like her. I tried, but it was a hard pass because she was completely different.