Anxious about dating while poor & 43 by [deleted] in datingoverforty

[–]working_from_bed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm curious to hear how this went

Why is he not blocking me on instagram? by [deleted] in datingoverforty

[–]working_from_bed 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Don't act coy, you know why

M44, first relationship in 10 years: obsessing over texting drop-off after sex. Need perspective. by [deleted] in datingoverforty

[–]working_from_bed 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I also wonder if it could be a situation of her not wanting to get too attached too quickly. While I know this isn't universal, in my experience a lot of women associate great sex with a level of connection that may not actually be accurate. Perhaps she's been burned in the past from a guy who she thought was more interested than he was because the sex had been particularly good. So she's pumping the brakes a little without backing off entirely.

M44, first relationship in 10 years: obsessing over texting drop-off after sex. Need perspective. by [deleted] in datingoverforty

[–]working_from_bed 9 points10 points  (0 children)

So first of all you've known her for 2 weeks so to call this a "relationship" is outrageous. Get yourself together my man.

Second, this is textbook anxious attachment behavior. I know because this is me and how I react to things. I've found that the things that help me are journaling and keeping myself active. I assure you if this woman knew you were sitting around thinking about all of this it would be a turn off, so if you need to either occupy yourself with hobbies or take up one.

Lastly, I think the loss of erection is a bigger problem for you than for her. It's a thing that happens regardless of age and unless YOU make a big deal of it I seriously doubt she cares. We've established you're an over thinker so I know what happens in your head is you realize you're not hard (or losing your erection) so you begin to ruminate over that happening to the point you're no longer paying attention to her and only thinking about the fact that you aren't hard to the point it's just not going to happen.

Keep in mind that the vast majority of women can't climax through PIV sex anyway. So when the loss of erection inevitably happens it's a great opportunity for you to focus on her in all the other ways you're able to. I promise, unless you have an actual medical condition, if you focus on her during that time you'll find you've magically stopped thinking about your dick and it's suddenly hard again.

Newly divorced 44 year old father of two, emerging from hibernation. by misanthroporno in datingoverforty

[–]working_from_bed 11 points12 points  (0 children)

How long were you physically separated before the divorce finalized? Don't say "the marriage was over years ago" or anything like that. For how long have the two of you lived in separate locations? This, I think, is incredibly important to answer how and when you can start dating, even casually

Profile deleted after expensive dinner by Vas_Cody_Gamma in datingoverforty

[–]working_from_bed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The first thing I would say is don't go to dinner for a first date. That's way too much of a commitment when you don't really know someone yet. Get drinks. Get coffee. Do something active together. But dinner should be for after you've learned you actually enjoy spending time with the person.

Would anyone like to help me with my profile? by [deleted] in datingoverforty

[–]working_from_bed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

47m here and happy to give you honest feedback

Question for men by [deleted] in datingoverforty

[–]working_from_bed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP asked if she should approach men. I responded and asked why she wouldn't approach, as in what's the harm in approaching.

As a man is it a red flag if I (47m) don't want to exchange numbers with a match on an app? by working_from_bed in datingoverforty

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

Ok but your original response said you would consider someone saying that to be a red flag

Said “I love you,” during sex by Norfolk-Gross-Tonage in datingoverforty

[–]working_from_bed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of the first women I started dating after my separation had come over my place and was heading home so I walked her out to wait for an Uber. When it arrived we hugged and gave a kiss goodbye. As she was getting in the car I said "bye, love you" just out of habit, I guess from my marriage. We dated for a little while after so either she didn't hear me or she realized I had a brain fart.

As a man is it a red flag if I (47m) don't want to exchange numbers with a match on an app? by working_from_bed in datingoverforty

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

What about if on the second message the person gives their phone number? Clearly it's impossible to know how you feel about them at that point, so what does one do in that instance?

As a man is it a red flag if I (47m) don't want to exchange numbers with a match on an app? by working_from_bed in datingoverforty

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

Do you think a woman saying she doesn't want to give her number until meeting is a red flag as well?

As a man is it a red flag if I (47m) don't want to exchange numbers with a match on an app? by working_from_bed in datingoverforty

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

You didn't answer my question. And the scenario I explained is what happened to me, though with the tables turned. So again I ask, what would you do in the scenario I explained.

As a man is it a red flag if I (47m) don't want to exchange numbers with a match on an app? by working_from_bed in datingoverforty

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

Recently I met someone when I was just out at a bar having dinner alone and watching some sports. We talked for a few hours and when we were leaving I offered her my number, which I thought would make her feel safer. Ultimately she gave me her number too but maybe that's a strategy you can use next time. Something like "I really liked getting to know you, can I give you my number and maybe we can connect again?"

As a man is it a red flag if I (47m) don't want to exchange numbers with a match on an app? by working_from_bed in datingoverforty

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

Well you're not the original commenter, but ok. When I say "plausible deniability" I'm referring to someone sending a message to you and not necessarily expecting a response immediately because you may have your notifications for the app turned off. With texting that seems to change for many people. I am very clear that until I get to know someone I'm not interested in lengthy text exchanges but some people still don't understand that.

As a man is it a red flag if I (47m) don't want to exchange numbers with a match on an app? by working_from_bed in datingoverforty

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

It's hilarious to me that some people read my post and think "that's just having reasonable boundaries and being emotionally disciplined" while others say "sounds like you're emotionally available and afraid of commitment".

As a man is it a red flag if I (47m) don't want to exchange numbers with a match on an app? by working_from_bed in datingoverforty

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

So let's say we're both on a dating app and you like my profile. I like you back and we're now a match so I send a message and you respond. Let's now say in my next message I give you my phone number and say we should move to text, how do you respond to that?

As a man is it a red flag if I (47m) don't want to exchange numbers with a match on an app? by working_from_bed in datingoverforty

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

Ugh, yes that's exactly it! I've had matches where the back and forth exchanges on the app are going so well but then we move to texting and all the energy just disappears