Just saw an ad for a dating site for those of us over 50, and .

[Brigid]

At one point, one of the women said, "I feel like I'm back in high school."

Now why would somebody over 50 want that? I'm 55, and I know I don't.

[In_The_Wind]

1. High School wasn't a lot of fun for me.

But dating someone nice makes me feel younger. I want that.

[pnwmom]

59. Just as long as I don't have to go back to middle school.

That was the worst!

[In_The_Wind]

128. My high school started with the 8th grade.

Elementary school babes thrown to the wolves.

[pnwmom]

129. I can see that that transition wouldn't have been a whole lot of fun.

[steve2470]

2. I'll take my young body back but not the mind

High school usually sucked. I had some fun then, but not enough to want to go back.

[villager]

3. Another argument for a DU personals sub-forum!

Especially for those of us -- yes! -- past 50, and not still in high school!

[BainsBane]

68. I don't think DU could take the drama that would accompany that

[villager]

71. certainly not the "How was your date with that DUer?" thread!

[Vattel]

96. It would work so long as the dates were only online

[RobertEarl]

4. I've had loves say something similar

Of course I am quite the seducer. Making a woman feel young again is quite a seductive move.

Give me a few hours and I'll show you how all that works.

[pinboy3niner]

7. Don't look now, but your ex-loves have posted all your lines on the web

On a humor site.

[RobertEarl]

9. Does that make you feel big?

Posting false flamebait?

Or are you just jealous?

[pinboy3niner]

11. Can't take a joke?

That was mild, friendly teasing. Sorry if it came across the wrong way.

[RobertEarl]

16. I take dating very seriously

Too much emotional damage can be caused by the wrong application of seduction. And what else is the reason for dating other than to see if seduction is a possibility?

[billh58]

20. Seduction?

I'm 72 and I have forgotten. Who ties up whom?

[RobertEarl]

22. You are over the hill, eh?

I'll be dead the day I can no longer be seductive.

[billh58]

30. Not really, but then again

I'm not humor impaired either...

[pipi_k]

80. "Who ties up whom?"

I would say that after a certain age, the person with the less painfully arthritic hands does the tying up...

[billh58]

85. LOL!

Now if I could only remember where I put that velvet rope...

[kwassa]

21. The Wrong Application of Seduction.

sounds like a Frontline expose to me.

[RobertEarl]

24. More art than anything

Think 'Moana Lisa'.

We all make music. The real effort should be in making our music be enjoyed by everyone that hears it.

[kwassa]

26. More bullshit than anything.

Your attitude makes me

[Number23]

62. "Moana Lisa"

I'm and at the same time.

[scarletwoman]

81. 'Moana Lisa' - is that a porn flick?

...making our music be enjoyed by everyone that hears it.

Playing for an audience? Yup, I guess it must be a porn flick.

[Dorian Gray]

83. Please tell us more!

I want to hear all about your art of seduction!

I really need a good laugh today.

[Number23]

91. Am I the only one that gets a TOTAL Pepe Le Pew vibe from that one??

[Dorian Gray]

112. I think you nailed it.

[RobertEarl]

94. Sorry, all tied up right now

Maybe later?

[BainsBane]

97. There are a couple of theories

in the subthread immediately below.

[RobertEarl]

99. Let's hear your theories.

You got some problem, Eh?

[zazen]

106. she has a problem with humans who celebrate treating dates as prey

As do I.

[BainsBane]

121. Here you go

[uppityperson]

105. Companionship maybe? Not just seduction, but companionship?

[babylonsister]

8. Be still my heart!

[pinboy3niner]

15. You think that's impressive? Excuse me while I...

[BainsBane]

36. There's another method

I hear is all the rage at places like JCPenny's lately. Something about a primordial response to the mannequins in panties and bras. . . .

[pinboy3niner]

39. JCPenny's mannequins!

You gotta stop teasin' me like that, Sis!

[Aerows]

69. I can't decide if I'm more relieved that I'm not straight

or that I am certain I live in another state. I'm pretty sure it's the latter, but the first one is sheer comfort. I wouldn't be in that dating pool anyway since I am younger but you'd be surprised how many idiots think that charm includes bad breath, lewd comments and following you around while you are ... in the damn grocery store or in the dentist office for a teeth cleaning.

[babylonsister]

78. Oye!

OK, ya got me.

[Skittles]

126. I will join you Ms. babylonsister

[Fumesucker]

29. Try not to use your powers for evil, Deuce

It's an awesome responsibility.

[RobertEarl]

34. Certainly not for evil. It's all about Love.

I have many old friends.

[BainsBane]

47. I thought the NSA was cramping your style?

I remember a thread a while back where you were concerned they were spying on you and one of your paramours?

[RobertEarl]

98. That's weird

One that you would remember that. Been weighing on your mind has it?

Two, that you would not give a shit for someone's privacy.

That says a lot about you. And it's not nice at all.

[BainsBane]

100. No, it has not been weighing on my mind

but when you discuss your great skills at seduction, naturally your last discussion of the subject will come to mind. I'm sorry if you consider the fact I don't have Alzheimer's some sort of affront to your character.

All it says about me is that I remembered what you posted the last time you raised the subject. If you are so concerned about privacy, why did you post it in GD, and why did you again brag about all your conquests? When you make odd pronouncements in GD, some people are bound to remember. Perhaps you should be more discreet, particular with Big Brother so fascinated with your dalliances?

[RobertEarl]

101. So

I hear you. Like bush people said: Be careful what you say and who you say it too.

My friends loved the seduction. If that bothers you, too bad.

And the fact that you do remember the post and still carry on as if I am the bad guy, not the spies looking to take away our privacy, says a lot about you.

[BainsBane]

104. "Carry on like you're the bad guy."

Where did I say that? You've made clear you're a lady slayer. They adore you. So why would you even concern yourself with what you think I think? Yes, the entire NSA issue revolves around you and you alone. Nothing else matters. The NSA's primary security interest is who you bed.



You are an entertaining guy. I will give you that, a true original.

[RobertEarl]

107. Yeah right

You attack me for worrying about some person's privacy and then you try to just walk away like you never said anything.

I don't get into this think what you think you think. But the words you post here make a statement. You maybe should listen to yourself and take your own advice?

[BainsBane]

109. Okay

If you ever see me bragging about my conquests on DU, feel free to remind me to take my own advice.

[RobertEarl]

111. Cool, BainesBain,

Gonna put this in the journal to keep track. Otherwise I'd forget all about it in a few minutes.

[BainsBane]

113. Either way

You won't be needing it, but feel free to keep it anyway.

[kwassa]

114. You must be The Ladies Man

[Dorian Gray]

116. Heh

Perfect

[BainsBane]

120. Rrrrico Suave

[kwassa]

122. And where is Rrrico now?!!!???

[Dorian Gray]

115. I don't think it was so much an attack

as snark. I mean, really, how can we not snark. This whole "Seduction" thing is ridiculous.

If it actually works for you, kudos, I guess.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

117. a true original ...?

more like a dime a dozen.

[BainsBane]

118. It's not just any guy

who imagines the NSA is concerned with his sex life. Mind you this was long before the recent revelations of Yahoo messenger in the UK. Give credit where it's due.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

119. that is either taking paranoia to another level or else,

he really does have a secret weapon in his pants

[RobertEarl]

123. Actually, my tongue

Which is attached to my brain, which is the best sex organ there is.

As to my wanting to protect the privacy of my partners, I find the comments about that to be quite suspicious.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

124. if you say so

[BainsBane]

125. No one has an issue with your protecting the privacy of your partners

Many of us feel the same way, which is why we don't talk about them on public message boards. Hint. Hint.

[dionysus]

72. !

[LanternWaste]

130. Does the seduction happen just prior to, or after, waiting for the stream to buffer?

Does the seduction happen just prior to, or after, waiting for the stream to buffer?



(insert self-validating allegation here to better maintain illusion of creative online persona...)

[Kahuna]

5. The lady that said that looks like she's trying to look like she's in high school..

so consider the source.

[Brigid]

10. I noticed that too.

[cui bono]

17. I don't see anything but text.

Is there an image there?

[Brigid]

19. No, but apparently . . .

Kahuna has seen the ad too.

[The Straight Story]

6. I'd do fine on there until I opened my mouth (plus I am only 48)

[babylonsister]

70. I'm 10 years older. I get comments from

'why are you still single' to people who have turned and run.

Go figure-I can't, and stopped trying.

Still single.

[babylonsister]

12. I sometimes feel like that:

I was married a long time, so the fact that I'm dating reminds me of my youth pre-marriage.

I could write a book!

[elehhhhna]

13. So she dated 60 year old men while in high school?

oh noes

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

14. I very definitely do NOT want to feel like I'm back in high school.

High school didn't feel good at all.

[pinboy3niner]

18. I remember an old article on HS reunions in Psychology Today

The first (10-year) reunion, people try to impress with their success and how well they're doing.

At 20 years they're more laid-back and relate and engage on a personal level.

After that, they're looking for roommates for the retirement home.

[babylonsister]

23. Hahaha! And

baloney! I resemble that remark!

[pinboy3niner]

25. You know, we could both cut our expenses...

[Curmudgeoness]

27. You laugh, but that's the truth.

Of course, that is about the only thing that is truth about shacking up in our older years.

[babylonsister]

33. No it's not! That 'study' went all the way up to 38 years of age.

I figure we have a thing or two to say about what happens after that. I do anyway.

[pinboy3niner]

51. After that, the only thing we're saying is...

..."Get off my lawn!"

[babylonsister]

32. Bwhahaha!

[adirondacker]

60. LMAO! nt

[Eleanors38]

131. I prefer sitting in the corner of a bar, licking my eyebrows.

[Curmudgeoness]

28. Is this where I sign up

for the DU over 50 dating service?

[babylonsister]

35. Hahaha! Yes, most definitely! Right here, right now. nt

[Curmudgeoness]

41. God, this is harder than it looks.

SWLF (single white liberal female). Opinionated and very independent. I can be real bitch. But I can also be as faithful as a puppy dog. Looking for male to take me someplace warm.


Why doesn't it seem like this is going to work?????

[babylonsister]

48. omg, you just described me!

Maybe not the bitch part, unless I'm killing someone with the truth. And loyal? You betcha. Too bad you're not a guy! I'd move!

There's someone out there just waiting to get their paws on us, I hope.

[Curmudgeoness]

50. I gave up years ago

trying to find someone who could put up with me, and that I can put up with as well. No small task. I was always drawn to the wrong guys, and not drawn to the right guys. And it is just too late now. Plus, I'm too tired to go out of my way these days. Maybe in a few years when I retire I will have some energy.

[LittleGirl]

49. lol n/t

[HappyMe]

31. So what!

Good grief.

What's wrong with feeling young again....hopeful again...


Leave people alone. Let them feel what they want. This is none of your damn business.

[babylonsister]

38. You are well named!

But it wasn't an intrusion either. Just a point of conversation. At least that's how I took it.

[HappyMe]

45. Everybody is responsible for their own happiness.

I am, in fact well named.


After the hideous marriage, and then what happened after....I am very happy. It did not come easy. If I never see his daughter again, it will be too soon. I'm not all about accepting somebody that slapped me and threw me down the basement stairs.

I'll say no more.

[pipi_k]

37. I would totally say that

And mean it

I'm 61

What would I give to be able to have that weak in the knees feeling again...

Before my heart had been broken as many times as it has. Innocence. When a mere stolen kiss was so awesome

Yeah. High school sucked for me, too, but it wasn't as painful as what's happened in the 44 years since graduation...

[Brigid]

44. It isn't so much that high school was painful . . .

It wasn't particularly -- at least not for me. I just wouldn't want to go back to being a silly teenager, that's all. I'd rather embrace what I have now, battle scars and all.

[pipi_k]

84. No, it wasn't

all that painful for me, either.

At least, not in comparison to what's happened in the years since.


I just miss the innocence. I miss the lack of cynicism.

There definitely were some things about being a teenager that sucked, but I only know it now from my present POV. If I didn't know what I know now, being a silly teenager wouldn't suck. Because I wouldn't know it sucked...

[flamingdem]

40. The media and dating services have decided to exploit us over 50 somethings

NPR had a segment on this yesterday, our romantic urges are their cha-ching $$$$ !!!

Only at this stage stds can kill, just sayin'

[Curmudgeoness]

42. Buzzkill!

You just have to throw STD's into the conversation.

[flamingdem]

43. You're just jealous because you want to be the curmudgeon around here

but I beat you to it

[babylonsister]

57. No. I got a divorce and moved to another state.

I don't do church or bars alone, so my options were limited. Dating sites were great for me and gave me some confidence after a marriage of many years. I've met some awesome people who are my friends, and a whole lot of people I would never get along with. The point is, it helped me and I exploited the option of meeting people this way.

[Uben]

76. Hmm? You never contacted me...

...maybe it's because we are 500 miles apart. Okay, you get a bye on this one.

I've been on dating sites for about a year and a half, and I have dated one gal about ten times. No one in the past year. I haven't given up, life just threw me some curves to deal with...ie. aging feeble parents! I'd like to find someone, but it's like I'm on 24/7 call right now.

I was married for 36 yrs before losing my wife to breast cancer in 2012. I've gotten accustomed to living alone and while it's not my preference, it's not so bad. I don't do bars or churches either, so I did it for the same reasons as you.
Good luck, and I hope you find what you're looking for. Until then, endeavor to persevere.....the struggle continues!

[babylonsister]

77. "Only" 500?

So sorry about your wife and folks; life is quite a challenge, isn't it. I was married for 28, then kaput! No mas. I sometimes think it's been a gift, like when I'm on the back of a Harley. Other times, not so much.

May we both find what we're looking for! Keep me posted and let me know when you move.

[Spitfire of ATJ]

46. I doubt she ever steamed up the car windows.

[pinboy3niner]

53. But her boyfriend could see paradise by the dashboard light

Will you love me forever?

Let me sleep on it...

[madrchsod]

52. i was going steady in high school ,graduated....

married her, and we were divorced 3 years later.

nah, i don`t think i'd want to feel like i was back in high school cause it kind`a sucked.

[madrchsod]

54. have you seen the dating service for farmers and ranchers ?

really low production values.

[pinboy3niner]

67. Yeah--it's an udder disaster

You really have to watch where you step.

[Ghost in the Machine]

127. Yeah, and I personally find that one a little sexist and degrading to the woman in it...

"She's out walking the corn fields again...." then shows the woman in a cut down corn field, with a piece of corn in hand! Is this supposed to be some kind of pseudo-phallic symbol, or what?!?!?!

I'm always looking for a way to supplement my disability income and thought about a "Disabled & Dating" website or something. I have tons of scripts for websites I can put up, including auction sites, facebook & myspace copycats, and a bunch of others. Some were free, some are open source, some you can do on GoDaddy with their "Drupal" software and all the plug-ins they offer and some of them I paid for when I had the money. I've got "re-sell rights" e-books, web scripts and other products, as well as "affiliate" links to several sites/products that total into tens of thousands of dollars from when I paid $99.99 for a lifetime membership into one site that gives me access to products at below wholesale prices and even "manufacturer's cost", but never had much luck with any of it because everyone was doing the same thing at the time. Oh well, my ship will come in one of these days.... but I'll probably be at the airport when it does, LOL!!!

Peace,

Ghost

[madinmaryland]

55. People want to feel young at heart and I suppose that is a nice advertising gimmick.

Whatever works, I guess.

I'm 52 and have no real desire to relive my high school days, though I wish I could move a little faster!!

[Jerry442]

63. It's not a feature, it's a bug.

I hated dating and I was delighted when I found my dream gal in my 30's and settled down. I lost her several years ago and have since found that dating sucks just as badly as it did before. I was really hoping to be dealing with mature women who'd tossed aside all the high school bullshit. What a fantasy that was.

[pnwmom]

58. self-delete.

[mackerel]

64. I loved high school but Junior High sucked

[Number23]

65. The ads here are weird and creepy

Just saw one with a girl wearing a tea shit with half her bosoms spilling out that said:

"Be Honest: You'd go to jail for this"

I don't know what that means and I don't think I WANT to know.

[Heidi]

74. That is, indeed, a t-"shit"!

But I had to laugh at your typo. About a year ago, I sent my brother in the US a nice, Merino wool t-shirt. He's a guy of few words, and he never, never, never swears. So imagine my surprise when I got the following email from him:

"Thanks so much for shit you sent me! I love you!"

Just saw one with a girl wearing a tea shit with half her bosoms spilling out...

[Number23]

90. Yikes! Not only did I spell "shirt" wrong but where the hell did that "tea" come from???

That "shit" must have upset me more than I realized!!

[Kahuna]

79. Hey Baby! Long time, no see!

[Number23]

92. BIG KAHUNA!!!!

Oh my goodness!!!! It's so good to see you!! Where have you been??!

[Cleita]

66. Because she's an actress paid to say words written by

an ad writer.

[WhaTHellsgoingonhere]

73. Oh, you sound hot, Bridid

but I'd never date a Cubs fan

[Brigid]

86. Sez a Bears fan.

At least we Cubs fans don't have to sit in those freezing cold stands at Soldier Field in a Chicago winter to watch our team play.

[WhaTHellsgoingonhere]

87. Oh, and you're sassy, even hotter!

[Brigid]

88. I invented sass.

Just ask my mother.

[Scuba]

75. Bookmarking for when my divorce is final.

[Eleanors38]

82. Maybe she's riding a lot of bucking broncos?

[Quantess]

89. Someone will respond to that.

Someone else will respond to "I feel like I'm in college again!"
Someone else will respond to "I feel like when I first moved away from my parents"
Someone else will respond to "I feel like the ugly duckling who turned into the swan"
Someoene else will respond to "I feel like a silver fox on the Love Boat"
Someone else will respond to "I feel like the hottest person at my 40 year high school reunion"

etc, etc... it's just advertising.

[Drew Richards]

93. What you mean you dont want to go back to the days of men plying you with slow gin and

Boones farm wild strawberry?


I hear ya...

[mahina]

95. To quote The Sapphires, makes you feel like a girl of 50.

[mahina]

108. I actually think there's a great opportunity here…put the 'party' back in Democratic party.

Dances for grownups?

Who hasn't gone to a protest (when single) hoping to meet that special someone?

Ok, it's just me…

Anyhow I know way too many single people who would like to find someone. I think life as an adult just doesn't offer as many opportunities to meet potential mates. Squeezes, whatevers.

[Shrike47]

110. I wouldn't want high school again, but wouldn't mind the energy.

On the other hand, I was woefully ignorant about real life.