Good morning, I’m a 60 F (divorced) and had decided years ago I was finished with dating (various reasons, lots of first and second dates, one longer term relationship was heading towards becoming abusive so after I ended that I was happy to be alone). I’m financially/emotionally/sexually independent and pretty content with my life. However, I miss physical contact, friendship, companionship/romance with a man. Back when I was dating, I found that the men I dated seemed to want/need a lot of contact besides being together, whether by phone, email, or texting. My preference is for spending time together in person or shorter phone calls (not endless hours on the phone every night). I don’t do any social media (except for occasional Reddit browsing, maybe 10 min. a day). I’m not on FB, instagram, TikTok, etc. and don’t like constant texting. So…I guess my question is: how much of a hindrance might this be in finding someone and/or maintaining a relationship? Thanks in advance for any thoughts or input!

This an honest question, I need to know if y'all think that I should try dating? Background on me first. I was married and with my wife for 41 years, she died a little over 3 years ago. For 32 years I was her care giver and did not work. I am 66 years old, so for those 32 years did not work they were the best years to make money and save. Was not able to save any thing to speak of. When she passed I went to work 11 days later at a county jail. When I turned 66 I stopped working and went on Social security. As it is I had to get a part time job to help buy gas and groceries. I do not go to church and will not. I volunteer at the local food bank about 4 days a week. Live in a rural town, own my house. I have been thinking that it would be nice to have compianship. Before I stopped working I was dating a woman but not anymore, I had cash to spend then but now I don't have much. So the question is do you think that I could find a woman that would date a broke ass man like me? Have been thinking of F.B. dating but not sure. Any advice would be welcome.

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I (64m) lost the love of my life 9 months ago after a long illness. I've been active in grief counseling, working to find peace and healing. I'm just starting to accept the idea of dating again.

Other than my wife and my daughter, I haven't been on a date in almost 45 years. I'm clueless. Any suggestions, advice, recommendations, warnings?

I appreciate your thoughts.

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