Online Dating

[hellywelly4]

I've just been listening to You and Yours on Radio 4, talking about Online Dating. One of my daughters has often said, 'Why don't you find someone, Mother', but I am too nervous of what I might find.
My standards are also very high, and I wouldn't want to be unkind to anyone who didn't reach those standards.
Any comments? I'm 74 and widowed. Living in Leicestershire.
Am I being a wimp, should I just go for it?

[gness]

Helly.....go for it! It's one of those things that if you don't....you will regret it.....

If you stick to your standards......and be firm and safe.....you won't regret it even if you don't meet Mr Right.

Be upfront and sound confident beforehand....even if you don't feel it.

I'd insist, nicely, on paying my share of any meal or outing....making it clear to begin with I was wanting the company and friendship.....then see where life takes you.....could be fun.....Gx

[Sqad]

\\\\ I'm 74 and widowed.\\

That in itself doesn't bode well, depending of course what you are looking for and i assume....companionship.

Are you satisfied with your lot........your life style....remembering that you can never recreate the life of yesteryear.

Your standards are high and that is to your credit, but not everyone's standards are the same.

If you are dissatisfied and lonely,then go for it..........but, if life is not that bad.........stick.

[andy-hughes]

I think you may find that you have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find a prince!

[hellywelly4]

Thank you both, sqad and gness. I am content, quite comfortable with a very good circle of long standing friends. Just would like to see if anyone could make my toes tingle again!

[Sqad]

^^^^^LOL...that is short and "punchy" for you Andy.

[gness]

Helly....I'm sixty five....and in much the same position as you.....I love the life I have now......but some toe tingling never goes amiss...... ;-)

Like I say.....let it be on your terms.....but remember....there are lots of chaps out there with high standards and a bit of spark left in them......☺

[Sqad]

gness....there is all the difference in the world between your 60's and your 70's..........but, hey! depends what one is looking for......

[hellywelly4]

Don't remind me sqad!!!

[gness]

How did I know you'd say that, Sqad.....☺

Two of my closest friends are 70 and 75.......both are feisty and gorgeous.....but believe me....the seventy five year old would have you drooling.....

She turns heads whenever we go out......which pees me off no end... :-(

[Ric.ror]

Well I am 53 and I have lived without a partner for the past 27 years and I tell you something I would not change a thing
Your so much better on your own

[Sqad]

gness....oh! yes.........they do exist.

helly....pity that i don't live nearer Leicestershire...you could "practice" on me. A meal for two, a few laughs a bottle of wine and a few stories and who knows, a little kissing with a few buttons undone.......;-)
Could you really go through that again.
Blimey...I am turning myself on.

[aelmpvw]

thanks sqad, that scenario is now burnt into my brain

[Sqad]

LOL^^

[Mamyalynne]

See Helly - 74 is no way too late for a 'tingle' - if Sqad can still get all heated at his age.

Go for it.

[sunny-dave]

ribbit ribbit ...

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[Sqad]

Mrs sqad has just come into my study and i have recounted your post.

Her reply......"Tell her to GO FOR IT.

Mrs sqad is a bit randy though..;-)

[gness]

You don't have to live with someone though, Ric......but a chap in the cupboard for some light entertainment now and again could be fun for Helly....

And don't worry, Helly.... I don't think they all come to the boil as quickly as Sqad...... ;-)....x

[Sqad]

^^LOL

[andy-hughes]

Sqad - //^^^^^LOL...that is short and "punchy" for you Andy. //

LOL!!!

[hellywelly4]

Oh dear, what have I started - calm down sqad. Perhaps I will stay as I am!!