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Are There Actually Women Looking for Older Men?

By Tom Blake Updated: Nov 29, 2008
Tom Blake
Are there actually women looking for older men, or is there an unwritten rule that says older than 55 need not apply?? I don't know if it's my profile or not (I cannot afford profile help), but I do not get too many responses. The ones who do reply say, "I don't think we would be a good match" or (I liked this one an awful lot) "I am taking a break from dating for now." -- Tom P., 58, St. Louis, Missouri
 
Tom, usually, but not always, when younger women seek an older man
“it's because they see dollar signs in him”
it's because they see dollar signs in him. And since you can't afford profile help, they sense that and steer clear of you. I've a better idea. Seek women your age, even a bit older, and you may find the love of your life. Forget trying to date younger women -- get real. Find a mate who is close to your age. You'll be much happier.
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Tom Blake has written more than 600 newspaper columns on middle age dating and relationships. His "Single Again" column is featured in the Orange County (Calif.) Register. Tom is the author of two books: "Finding Love After 50: How to Begin. Where to Go. What to Do" and "Middle Aged and Dating Again." He has made multiple appearances as a keynote speaker at national AARP conventions and as a dating after 50 expert on the NBC show, Today. Tom offers a free weekly "Finding Love After 50" e-letter at findingloveafter50.com.
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