Things Women Should Know Before Dating A Man At 50
For those women over 50 who are reentering the dating scene, it’s hard to know what to expect. In many ways, dating men is still the same as when you were in your twenties – communication remains key, intimacy is still awkward – but, with age and experience, comes some key differences
He wants someone close to his age
A man in his 50s wants to date a woman close to his own age. Most men are looking for women closer to their own age because they understand and have had similar experiences. They know women over 50 understand the aging process and men who are like themselves. Men want support from someone who does understand them. They don’t just want a trophy wife.
He has emotional baggage
Men over 50 have lived a life already, many of whom are either widowed or divorced , which means he might be carrying some residual trauma from his past. If he has kids or an ex-wife in the picture, the drama isn’t going to get better, you have to decide if you want that. He will have considerable baggage, but so do you. That’s not to be forgotten. You might have been married and/or have children, so it’s important to remain flexible on these issues. But, be sure you’re still his priority.
He craves emotional support
Men who find themselves single in their 50s have often been married for many years, so they continue to desire the companionship and emotional support they once shared. However, his longing for closeness might not be all what it seems. Men like and appreciate feminine support, they’ll look for emotional support with a woman .He will pursue her through text and online just for that. The woman will then assume they are in a relationship, but they’re really not. What to do? Clarify your relationship status.
He might be old-fashioned
Men in their 50s come from a time when it was expected of them to make the first move. Let him ask you out, contact you again for the next date and be the pursuer, If you enjoyed his company, let him know. Tell him you had a good time and thank him for choosing a good restaurant or whatever he did. Appreciation is important, and offer appreciation.
He wants to get intimate
Men in their 50s do enjoy sex. A lot of people think men and women over 50 don’t enjoy it, but it’s not true. However it’s vital to communicate what you’re looking for whether it’s a relationship or something more casual. Hold off on intimacy until the relationship is monogamous, or at least the sixth date, if you’re wondering whether he will stick around after the deed. Watch for consistency in behavior, what he does is what matters most, not what he says he’ll do, and keep in mind that what 50-year-old men want in beds different than younger men.
He might have health issues
A lot of women don’t think about health issues. They think they’ll meet the next George Clooney. He’s going to be fit as a fiddle and all these dreamy things. But men over 50 do have health issues, and some of them are quite serious. You may come across diabetes, heart problems, and erectile dysfunction. You have to ask questions and decide what suits your needs and desires.”
