![]() ![]() “She said, ‘Dad has been gone from your home for two years. I told her what was going on and asked for her approval. Before I agreed to meet him, I talked with my deceased husband’s daughter. A couple of months after his passing, I was texting with a gentleman who lives in the same apartment building as I do. Carolyn, you did the right thing by not going out with him again.”īarbara, “My husband entered the hospital two years ago and died last July. Selfish, mean, cruel, inconsiderate, and egotistical. Tom’s comment, “A guy who does that is a total jerk. ![]() “Continue living your very best life, Tom. “Oh, he did say I looked rather beautiful and passed his inspection. He said that if they don’t look like their photos, he simply drives away and ghosts them. He explained during dinner that he always asks potential dates to wait outside so he can see how they look in person. We planned to meet outside a lovely restaurant. Kissing your partner can improve relationship satisfaction and be especially important in long-term relationships.” (link to the Healthline website is below).Ĭarolyn, “I agreed to a meetup with a gentleman from. If he doesn't want to wait that long, he must be prepared to move on.Īn online website called Healthline has this to say about kissing: “The rush of oxytocin released when you kiss causes feelings of affection and attachment. He must be willing to wait, so in effect, the ball is in her court. ![]() If a woman insists on waiting, the guy should honor her wishes and not pressure her or make her feel uncomfortable. Most of the older single guys I know feel the same way.īut, let me be perfectly clear here. I like the warmth of a hug, the chemicals released in the brain from a kiss, and the electricity of holding hands. At our age, what guy is going to wait around for months?Īnd, what happens if the intimacy isn't good between them? Do they move on, having invested lots of precious time waiting? But, then they insist on being just friends first, for weeks or even months before intimacy. In my brief time sampling online dating, I'm surprised by the number of women who state on their profiles that they are warm, affectionate, passionate, and ready for love. ![]() For some women, physical attraction is not near the top of their qualities-wanted list. Tom’s comment: “This importance-of-chemistry topic keeps surfacing among our Champs. So, I’m still open to finding a gentleman with whom I’d also have a physical connection, but it won't be either of them.” They are intellectually stimulating, and both are gentlemen. The two men I’m dating are not physically attractive to me. Online sites are fraught with scammers and other issues, but they still can help, once you learn the ropes and what the potholes look like.Īn anonymous (by request) woman Champ, “I’m dating and still looking for someone with whom to have a physical relationship, as well as friendship and companionship. Getting out with friends, volunteering, or other things can improve one’s chances of meeting a potential mate. Tom, Yes, Janet, sitting at home won’t get the searching-for-a-mate job done. I am afraid of online sites but, just staying home isn’t getting me anywhere.” Quickly, it became obvious to me that you'd enjoy hearing what some Champs had to say, and my responses. Many Champs aired their opinions after reading last week's "Senior Dating Follies" eNewsletter. ![]()
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