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That happened a lot to me when I was single... early 40's.  I did eventually meet my husband who is only 21 days younger than me.  Be patient.

Sounds to me you're probing for a complement???   You're in your 60's and rejecting 40 year olds??

There are actually single men in our age bracket where you live?  I'll start packing.
I have been single since 2003, when my ex-husband decided it was a good idea to leave a 51 year old woman with three teen-aged boys and go "find himself and be whole".
When I finally picked myself up and got back to life, it became obvious, painfully obvious, that there were no men in their 50's who wanted to date women in their 50's.  They were looking for the 20-40 somethings.  THAT IS YOUR ANSWER...SINGLE (AND EVEN MARRIED) MEN OUR AGE DON'T WANT US; THEY WANT YOUNGER WOMEN (ARM CANDY) TO MAKE THEM FEEL YOUNG AND VIRILE.
I have since dated men who ranged in age from 21 - 60.  This past year has been particularly difficult; I let down my guard and was very hurt by someone who still thinks I consider him a friend. Now with 60 upon me, I'm not too optimistic about meeting a man who will be my partner in life for the next 40 years. But I'm not ready to give up...and I have a gentleman friend (he is 48) who is making dinner for us on my birthday. I have my family and friends, faith, fairly good health, a job, and countless blessings beyond these. 

Thank you for changing your name.  Stinkie-anything was just wrong.  :D

So just relax...can't you go out for dinner or a movie with a younger man?  You might find him interesting to talk with or he may have some interesting friends, relatives, co-workers who would be more to your liking.  Don't limit yourself.  A date is not a marriage commitment...it's just a date!

Ducky

Perfect!

Ducky

Go for it! :)

I'm not sure but why did you pick the name you did? 

My husband passed away when I was in my eary forties and I moved to another state. I joined a local singles club and the array of much younger men looking for older women was unbelievabable. I only went there a few times. It was a total turnoff.

You probably also look younger than your age. Join a club or join a church. It is much safer.

Maybe you look younger than your age, or it's your username drawing them like flies! (But, if you don't mind me asking, what's up with your username?)

Be flattered. As insane as this sounds, I did business with a local parts supplier who's 25 year old extremely attractive daughter was hitting on these old bones. I live in a small community and apparently this young lady made some very flattering comments about this old dog. I'm smiling.

Ducky

Sometimes an "older man" is sought after. Why? $$$$$$$$$$$$$ Not saying that is all that "YOU" would have to offer but..... :)

Ducky

And why not be flattered? It's good for the soul isn't it? :)

gloria, many men and women don't think being the same age (or close to it) as a requirement for dating.  My guess is you look great, are very interesting, and full of life.  Follow your interests...painting, hiking, whatever they are....join groups of singles with these interests....That 40 something may have a 50or 60 somehing friend- you never know.....

One time a guy 10 yrs younger showed interst in me. I didn`t understand this. A girlfriend told me.  Life goes on.

IFyou like older men i am 62.5, but i don't really like to travel, l got a wonky wheel on my zimmer.

A zimmer is a frame with wheels on that you push along and it helps support you and keep you steady on your feet  (l donot reallyhave one just having a laugh with you) not at you

After reading all the comments, I have come to only one conclusion, Gloria:  You must be hot!  Good for you!!!!

I got the same problem. Used to have no trouble getting dates, even when I was in my 50s. But, now that I'm in my 60s, .........nothing. I used to be skinny and had in contact lenses. But now, I'm not so skinny and wear glasses. I've been told I 'm still a good-looking woman.  The trouble with men is.....that the older ones want to go out with the young, chics, b/c  those girls are more supple, thinner, more fun, adn less worn down by life. That's why the men don't want to date anyone their age. I too prefer younger men, but they don't look at older women.  They should , b/c older women make better lovers.

Oh , your interested , its something new and your not use to it.  But you stay where its known to be on the safe side. Take a chance. Have some fun.

Unfortunately a fact of life, they are looking at the younger women. Pardon the french but was advised that there are different categories of women that men like to "politely put" associate with .. please translate accordingly, I would say" have a fling", WILF's and MILF's.. Women I like to "have a fling with" and Milfs' Mothers I like to "Have a fling with". and the ladies over their age (older) are supposedly so desperate that they are the likely contenders in the "have a fling with" category. Also less complicated because they allegedly know what they want. I must congratulate you :). You must be a great looking lady to get attention from a man, no matter what their ulterior motives are :). And I do hope it continues into your 70th and 80th years :).

i can answer this for you  a little.  i have brother in your age group. one did loose a wife a few yrs ago and tthough he says he has no intrest . i know he is lieingl he has no  way to know where to start. he also has no money.  he does not drink any more . so bars are out. and he  was a real home body. so that  leaves him  twitteling his thumbs. another brother who is older   did remarry after one wife  left him .  and  then she died  and so he remarried and this woman   really did a no on  him.  so it left him kinda gun shy. but his biggest reason i think. was  he just had no money after rent and meds and helping his kids.   he has just passed away. and i had tried to get him to date he had so much to offer.   maybe thats it the good ones are gone.  the  third wife left because she was forty and he was fifty and a dibetic   and  with that  things did not hold up. if you get my drift. i would tell you to go for the younger man. i am married to a younger  man  and trust me you are missing out. and then  when you need someone to care for you they are there. men die ten yrs before youl. so why set yourself up to be a widow.    not a great thought to me.   

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