I understand where you are coming from regarding the kid thing - don't get me wrong. I just throw it out there as one reason why dating women my age hasn't worked out so well. Most of the 50+ year-old women I have contacted are done with the kids at home thing and want a partner who is at the same stage which is understandable.
Interestingly enough, the one woman my age I did date and had a child still at home cornered me after our 4th date and wanted to know "where we were at" in this relationship! Sorry but after 4 dates that's a little quick for my taste. She had red flags earlier than that in she was itching for me to meet her daughter as well which I was uncomfortable with because I felt like I shouldn't be coming into this child's life until I was sure she and I had a chance at a long term relationship. She was also very "aggressive" in pushing the levels of intimacy than I was comfortable with. Don't get me wrong I love showing affection but I'm not a "this is the third date so we should sleep together" type of person. Who knows maybe I'm missing out on things in life.
Finally, I like most people also would like to have an attractive partner, but in my opinion it just seems many of the women I have reached out to, who I consider are in the same "league" as me looks wise, have unrealistic expectations out there. It's almost like they feel like this is their opportunity to score their Mr. tall dark and handsome and us average Joes or even above average Joes need not apply.
If nothing else, online dating provides plenty of "experiences" to talk about that is for sure. I wish everyone the best!
