Dating at 50 ...... Help!!

[charmin1976]

Okay, I've been divorced for two years and really had no interest in dating -- until now. There is a new guy at my church that I'm really interested in. How do you let a guy know this? Do I follow the "old" rules and hope that he asks me out, or should I ask him.

Who knew I'd be facing this at this stage of my life!?!

Charm

 

[Jeafl]

I wouldn't wait for him, men can be so dense sometimes.

I would buy 2 tickets to a concert, a show or a movie. Then, the next time you see him say "I have a couple of tickets to xxx and was wondering if you would like to join me". It just seems easier to me than saying "Would you like to go out sometime?". That seems a little vague.

Good luck and let us know what happens!

 

[jennyl772003]

I'm not in my 50's, but life is to short to wait for some guy to ask you out.

I did the whole, "My DS is with the grands this weekend. I wanted to go see a movie tonight, but I don't have anyone to go with. Do you want to come?"

He said yes and we've been married going on 3 years.

 

[Micca]

the next time you see him say "I have a couple of tickets to xxx

I am POSITITVE that will get you a date

 

[Pin Wizard]

I wouldn't wait for him, men can be so dense sometimes.

Even when you're clear they are sometimes still clueless!

 

[Robinrs]

LoL, I started back to dating at 48... it's not so bad. Remember, he may be more nervous than you'll EVER be!

Have fun, and remember, YOU'RE in charge!

 

[charmin1976]

utterly shameless bump

We live in a teeny tiny town, so getting tickets to something would seem "contrived" and would also then involve at least a 45 minute ride to get there and I'm already worried about what we would talk about.

Any other ideas??
This is soooo hard. I feel like I'm sixteen all over again!

Charm

 

[Micca]

You say "contrived" like it's a bad thing. Go for it, and if he's smart, he'll spend the 45 minutes talking about YOU

 

[Caradana]

- Can you cook? Tell him that you got a fabulous new recipe but it's for more than one person, so ask him if he wants to come over and try it out. After all, you would hate for it to go to waste.

- Do you have other friends at church? Maybe a group get-together? I realize it can be hard to make that seem casual, though.

- Do you know any of his hobbies, maybe he likes a sport, or a particular place in town?

This is fun. I had a blast with dating. Remember to SMILE. Men go weak for confident ladies who smile.

 

[Tuffcookie]

Caradana wrote: - Do you have other friends at church? Maybe a group get-together?

Excellent idea!

TC