Ahhh....my favorite topic in this forum. Yes, dating at middle age is very different, but it can be exciting! I immediately felt depressed when I started online dating, but now I have the "who cares" attitude and it's much better. I've been on: fitness singles, eharmony, okcupid, plenty of fish, and chemistry. VERY few men choose me. I'm 5'2, 115 pounds(CrossFit toned) blue eyes, financially secure, great job, fabulous friends and a happy, complete life. SO, that translates to "I don't need you" to most men and they don't like that. Well, the right one will be okay with all that. This process takes time and pool of "fish" is much smaller than 20-some years ago.
I agree with Ellie. Live in the present and just be yourself. You don't attract what you want, you attract what you are. Just be patient, live your life, and see who shows up. I think it's okay to be nostalgic and miss the familar and the closeness of a relationship. I don't think there's one person on here who would disagree with that. Just give it time and believe it will happen. Trust yourself and what has yet to unfold in your amazing new life.
Me 55 H 49 Married 21 years No kids bomb 5/09 filed 7/09 divorced and moving forward 5/10
