Dating for the Elderly: Are You Over 40 and Single?

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The discussion centers around a poll aimed at older singles, particularly those over 40, in a forum predominantly filled with younger members. The original poster expresses curiosity about the dating status of older participants, noting that there seem to be few options for their demographic. Participants share their experiences and humorous anecdotes about aging, relationships, and the challenges of dating later in life. The conversation includes playful banter about age, with members joking about their own and each other's ages, as well as discussing the difficulties of navigating relationships after significant life changes, like divorce. There are also light-hearted references to the physical effects of aging, particularly regarding eyesight and the humorous acceptance of getting older. Overall, the thread combines humor with a genuine inquiry into the dating lives of older singles in the community.

Are you?

  • Female, over 40, single

    Votes: 4 10.8%

  • Male, over 40, single

    Votes: 5 13.5%

  • I don't count, but like to vote on polls

    Votes: 25 67.6%

  • Female, over 40, soon to be single

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Male, over 40, soon to be single

    Votes: 1 2.7%

  • BobG can count

    Votes: 2 5.4%
  • Total voters
    37
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There are so many dating threads for the young here, I thought, what the hell, I'll do one for the older folk here.

Ok, so I know that there are at least two people here over the age of 40 that are single. Me and Wolram.

And it's going to be a poll. Wolram, you'd better post so I'm not a poll of one.

I'm just curious on a forum full of intelligent, humorous, and nice people, are they all either young or attached?
 
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Once again, a poll with too few options.

I can't choose the first option because I'm male.

I can't choose the second option until my divorce is final.

I can't choose the third option because I do count (I can count to 1,048,575 on my fingers and toes) and I do like to vote in polls.
 
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Hey i am only just oldish, and yes i agree this forum if full of funny young people :smile:
 
BobG said:
Once again, a poll with too few options.

I can't choose the first option because I'm male.

I can't choose the second option until my divorce if final.

I can't choose the third option because I do count (I can count to 1,048,575 on my fingers and toes) and I do like to vote in polls.
Ok, I added two new categories.

I requested 10 option slots and it's only giving me 5 and I can edit in more. :mad:

edit: Oooh, two more options popped up
 
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I'll be 40 in three months and I am definitely single. tragically so.
 
tribdog said:
I'll be 40 in three months and I am definitely single. tragically so.

40 x 365.25 x 4 ~ 58,000 accidents.
 
Ivan Seeking said:
40 x 365.25 x 4 ~ 58,000 accidents.

BUT... only 3 of my previous girlfriends died as a result.
 
tribdog said:
I'll be 40 in three months and I am definitely single. tragically so.
At least you're not old.
 
Evo said:
At least you're not old.

Would you believe I'm mature for my age?
 
  • #10
Evo said:
Ok, I added two new categories.

I requested 10 option slots and it's only giving me 5 and I can edit in more. :mad:

edit: Oooh, two more options popped up

:smile::smile:

Now there's too many options. I can't decide which one to pick.
 
  • #11
BobG said:
:smile::smile:

Now there's too many options. I can't decide which one to pick.
For you, there could be a multiple choice. :biggrin:
 
  • #12
Oh, I think Andre qualifies.
 
  • #13
I'm not voting in this poll. I was going to choose Female, over 40, single, but I really am over 40.
 
  • #14
i am starting to think that Evo and i are unique, or did i miss some thing :confused:
 
  • #15
There's a lovely solution for the two single over forties so far :wink:
 
  • #16
Kurdt said:
There's a lovely solution for the two single over forties so far :wink:

Critical mass Kurdt and if that is not bad enough sods law :cry:
 
  • #17
Did anyone call dibs on BobG yet?
 
  • #18
I'm endorsing BobG.


How does one define soon? What scale - intra-annular, or something like decadal, centurial, millenial, or epochal?
 
  • #19
MIH is NOT over 40!

fishslaprk7.gif


Cyrus, ok.
 
  • #20
Evo said:
MIH is NOT over 40!

fishslaprk7.gif


Cyrus, ok.

base 6
?
 
  • #21
I am XLI.

p.s. Knock it OFF, Cyrus!
 
  • #22
Evo said:
MIH is NOT over 40!

fishslaprk7.gif


Cyrus, ok.

rootX said:
base 6
?

You mean hexal? Might be. I would have guessed "the universal sign for smacking someone with a fish", but it could be the sign for hexal.

Besides, who cares? MIH collects calculators. :!)
 
  • #23
Math Is Hard said:
I am XLI.
Nuh uh! I've seen your pictures, you're not a day over 25!
 
  • #24
Oh ... this thread isn't about radiocarbon dating.
 
  • #25
George Jones said:
Oh ... this thread isn't about radiocarbon dating.
:smile:
 
  • #26
Evo said:
Nuh uh! I've seen your pictures, you're not a day over 25!


I knew she was 25! (I guessed that)

(XLI)6 = 2510
 
  • #27
George Jones said:
Oh ... this thread isn't about radiocarbon dating.
If it was, I could play, too, except I'm not single and don't hope to be or expect to be. I don't think that I could get married again if my wife died, but if I did, it would have to be to a lady who doesn't mind dirt under her fingernails, loves creative cooking, has a good sense of humor, and has the kindness and empathy to love animals (and me). It would help if she has her own sporting gear, though I no longer need an Evinrude Lightwin 3 outboard as a dowry - got that. A Grumman SportCanoe would be nice, though for the larger ponds.

Did I mention that she could kill me with a single dose of MSG or perfume? The trust level would have to be pretty amazing.
 
  • #28
BobG said:
Besides, who cares? MIH collects calculators. :!)

I date calculators! :rolleyes:
 
  • #29
Evo, here is a MP fish slap.
Fish_slap_emoticon.gif
 
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  • #30
KNOCK iT OFF MARLON!
 
  • #31
You going to tell us how you voted Evo? I know you can see the results of the other voters. Being a Mentor that is.

Edit: Never mind. I see you are over 40 Evo.
 
  • #32
dlgoff said:
You going to tell us how you voted Evo? I know you can see the results of the other voters. Being a Mentor that is.

It's an open poll - anyone can see the votes. Click on a vote tally.
 
  • #33
lisab said:
It's an open poll - anyone can see the votes. Click on a vote tally.

OH no. I wonder how many people I've told I voted for them on something have learned that I always vote for myself. Oh wait, I've never told anyone I voted for them.
 
  • #34
tribdog said:
OH no. I wonder how many people I've told I voted for them on something have learned that I always vote for myself. Oh wait, I've never told anyone I voted for them.

lol...not all polls are open. Most aren't. Your secret's still safe!
 
  • #35
Evo said:
MIH is NOT over 40!

fishslaprk7.gif


Cyrus, ok.

dlgoff said:
You going to tell us how you voted Evo? I know you can see the results of the other voters. Being a Mentor that is.

Edit: Never mind. I see you are over 40 Evo.

Is there a little of bias in Evo's fish slaps?

I noticed dlgoff had to know how Evo voted before he decided how old he was. Surely he should have to at least cite a valid reference before we take his age at face value.

Edit: GeorginaS - Duck!
 
  • #36
BobG said:
Is there a little of bias in Evo's fish slaps?
MIH is 25, she's telling stories. :biggrin:

I noticed dlgoff had to know how Evo voted before he decided how old he was. Surely he should have to at least cite a valid reference before we take his age at face value.
Good point.
 
  • #37
I have a hard time believing http://i.eonline.com/Entire_Site/20080430/300.cyrus.miley.043008.jpg is over 40, too. That has to be some great make up - aside from being kind of itchy.

None the less, if she wants to claim she's forty-two, then we can invite her for tea, too.
 
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  • #38
Will you ask her to sing Schwimmer's "drag" song?

"I am Bea. I love tea. Won't you come and dance with me?"

Practice up, Cy. Maybe it will end up on YouTube. :biggrin:
 
  • #39
Please everyone, don't break my heart. My...
 
  • #40
BC has a new meaning.
 
  • #41
Cyrus said:
Please everyone, don't break my heart. My...

...achy breaky heart
I just don't think he'd understand
And if you tell my heart, my achy breaky heart
He might blow up and kill this man
Ooo
 
  • #42
Evo said:
MIH is 25, she's telling stories. :biggrin:

I remember 25 fondly. I was playing bass in a rock 'n' roll band and Bill Clinton was moving into the White House.

Good times. Good times.

Thanks for thinking I am a young whippersnapper, Evo.
 
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  • #43
MIH, I have clothes older than you!
 
  • #44
BobG said:
I noticed dlgoff had to know how Evo voted before he decided how old he was. Surely he should have to at least cite a valid reference before we take his age at face value.
They don't make references old enough. What can I say?
 
  • #45
turbo-1 said:
MIH, I have clothes older than you!

Just hang onto them, turbo, they'll come back into style some day :-p ...
 
  • #46
dlgoff said:
They don't make references old enough. What can I say?

We can test for age. :devil:

My avatar is a close up of:

a) a Walther WSR 160
b) a Picket N600-T
c) a K&E #4012
d) a VIC-20
e) an HP-35
 
  • #47
May I ask, and get a real answer for once, without being fish slapped into a coma, how old is Evo?
 
  • #48
binzing said:
May I ask, and get a real answer for once, without being fish slapped into a coma, how old is Evo?
Evo is younger than me and Astronuc, and she is older than MIH and Moonbear. If you want to tighten this up, you'll have to pay.
 
  • #49
And how old are YOU turbo?
 
  • #50
turbo-1 said:
Evo is younger than me and Astronuc, and she is older than MIH and Moonbear. If you want to tighten this up, you'll have to pay.
I'm mature for my age, although I try not to be. :biggrin: Evo and I are close, but I age faster.
 

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