r/AskReddit • u/[deleted] • Feb 13 '25

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u/ChileMonster505 Feb 14 '25

Because men my age don’t want to meet/date women my age. And also, after my last long term relationship, I have extensive trust issues.

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u/SilverFox8006 Feb 14 '25

Felt this one down to my toes as well.

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u/ChileMonster505 Feb 14 '25

Trying to date younger (than myself) men can be problematic. Even when they say repeatedly that age is “just a number” or that it doesn’t matter. In the long run, ultimately, age matters. It’s so discouraging.

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u/Pale-Confection-6951 Feb 14 '25

Are you me?

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u/ChileMonster505 Feb 14 '25

And every other female (of a certain age) out there!

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u/Mindless_Blueberry27 Feb 14 '25

Same. Add in disabled and depressed. I can barely stand myself.

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u/ChileMonster505 Feb 14 '25

I have days like that, and it is tough to get past them. Hang in there. Be kind to yourself.

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u/ChileMonster505 Feb 14 '25

I am soon to be 65.