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
  • #51
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.

:smile: I didn't realize I was younger than MIH either. I always thought we were very close in age. I'm the baby sister! :bugeye: I had no idea!

I also didn't realize berkeman was single. I don't know why, but I just always assumed he was married. Go figure!

I'm also wondering when Cyrus got that operation. :rolleyes:
 
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  • #52
binzing said:
And how old are YOU turbo?
I'm not older than dirt, but I'm getting up there.
 
  • #53
binzing said:
May I ask, and get a real answer for once, without being fish slapped into a coma, how old is Evo?
I'm older than dirt.

I still say MIH is lying to make me feel better.

It just proves age is how you look, feel, and act.
 
  • #54
Right...
 
  • #55
binzing said:
Right...
Evo thinks binzing wants to be banned. :biggrin:
 
  • #56
That would be abuse of power. Besides, that sarcasm meant that you AREN'T older than dirt, IMO...
 
  • #57
binzing said:
That would be abuse of power.
Or a slip of the finger, you know how us old people are, eyesight's going, hands aren't quite as steady as they used to be... o:)

Besides, that sarcasm meant that you AREN'T older than dirt, IMO...
Ah, binzing is my new BFF.
 
  • #58
Evo said:
Or a slip of the finger, you know how us old people are, eyesight's going, hands aren't quite as steady as they used to be... o:)
:smile::smile:
I'll be sure to mind my manners.
 
  • #59
BobG said:
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
Oh. That's easy. It's a.
 
  • #60
Evo is not older than dirt. I know because I have evaluated too much dirt in my day (soil scientist). She is too contemporary to have been instrumental in the development of the soils here-abouts.
 
  • #61
Moonbear said:
:smile: I didn't realize I was younger than MIH either. I always thought we were very close in age. I'm the baby sister! :bugeye: I had no idea!

I also didn't realize berkeman was single. I don't know why, but I just always assumed he was married. Go figure!

I'm also wondering when Cyrus got that operation. :rolleyes:
If I was to guess, I would put MIH and you at just about the same age. KIDS!
 
  • #62
binzing said:
Right...

You don't count here. My vacuum cleaner is older than you.
 
  • #63
BobG said:
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.

In that case I'm in my forties as well. I'm 3 or 4 months older than Cyrus...(HA! points finger at Cyrus)
 
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  • #64
If you want to date the elderly, use this.

782671_sk_lg.jpg
 
  • #65
Right on the handle it says 2000 plus...
 
  • #66
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  • #67
Wait wait...so the one in the films is Brando or our Marlon?
 
  • #68
binzing said:
Wait wait...so the one in the films is Brando or our Marlon?

Oh he's going to love to hear that...
 
  • #69
Gah...nvm...I only assumed Marlon Brando because there only SOOO many famous Marlons...
 
  • #70
binzing said:
Gah...nvm...I only assumed Marlon Brando because there only SOOO many famous Marlons...

Marlon Monroe, Marlon Chaney, Marlon Gaye
 
  • #71
tribdog said:
Marlon Monroe, Marlon Chaney, Marlon Gaye

Marlon Manson
 
  • #72
BobG said:
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

dlgoff said:
Oh. That's easy. It's a.

Okay, I've come to the conclusion that dlgoff is telling the truth about his age. No one under the age of 40 would have picked 'a'. dlgoff's so old he's never been able to adapt to things like google searches.
 
  • #73
BobG said:
Okay, I've come to the conclusion that dlgoff is telling the truth about his age. No one under the age of 40 would have picked 'a'. dlgoff's so old he's never been able to adapt to things like google searches.
Wow. That google search thing really works good. Look what it "says" about old people using the http://sliderule.ozmanor.com/rules/sr-0123-pickn600t-01.html" :
Very compact rule requiring good eyesight (or reading glasses)
And yes, I've got one that I can't see anymore.
 
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  • #74
BobG said:
Okay, I've come to the conclusion that dlgoff is telling the truth about his age. No one under the age of 40 would have picked 'a'. dlgoff's so old he's never been able to adapt to things like google searches.

Anyone really over 40 couldn't answer your question at all...they'd just see a yellow blur as they tried to squint through their bifocals. :biggrin:
 
  • #75
I've been quite knocked back by how ill one can feel from eyestrain this week. Took me ages to work out what was wrong, but it seems my eyesight deteriorating even more while wearing my old glasses was the problem. Of course the fact I haven't had my eyes tested in 7 years might have contributed to the problem.

I can't imagine my eyes getting any worse though. :rolleyes:
 
  • #76
OK guys and gals, I am older than dirt. I knew dirt, dirt was a friend of mine and believe me you kids will learn to adapt to becoming older than dirt at some point.

Growing older really beats the alternative. :-p
 
  • #77
Kurdt said:
I can't imagine my eyes getting any worse though. :rolleyes:
Just wait, your eyeballs harden as you get older, making it more difficult to focus.

I believe I read that your eyeballs are one of the things that don't regenerate, most other parts of the body (like your bones) replace themselves every 7-15 years approximately.

Don't hit me if I am wrong MB, I'm going strictly from memory here and I'm old.
 
  • #78
edward said:
OK guys and gals, I am older than dirt. I knew dirt, dirt was a friend of mine and believe me you kids will learn to adapt to becoming older than dirt at some point.
You're right, edward. At some point in one's life we must all make friends with dirt, because waking up on the right side of dirt becomes increasingly important.
 
  • #79
Moonbear said:
Anyone really over 40 couldn't answer your question at all...they'd just see a yellow blur as they tried to squint through their bifocals. :biggrin:

most of you young uns have square eyes, i am sure the age for glasses is getting less and less, i sure do not need any.
 
  • #80
Evo said:
Just wait, your eyeballs harden as you get older, making it more difficult to focus.
To focus your eyes, you automatically flex some tiny muscles in your eyes that distort the internal lenses (the lenses that get replaced with plastic in cataract surgery). As you age, the lenses stiffen and you will lose the ability to achieve close focus, which is known as presbyopia, which is when your optometrist suggests bi-focals or progressive lenses.
 

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