Monday, February 5, 2007
According to a recent report by the New York Times, a majority of women — 51 percent — are living without a husband for the first time in U.S. history. Of the 57 million American females age 45 and over, almost half are unmarried.
Many of these women are happy with their independent lifestyles, but there are millions of them out there in the dating world for better or for worse.
Video
Boomer-aged women increasingly on singles scene
A look at the ever-increasing number of boomer-aged women on the single scene and how they are finding love.
Comments
Miriam321 (anonymous) says...
I would definitely like some feedback from other women on this issue: I am looking for ways to meet men who are in the upper bracket in terms of character, education and levels of accomplishment. I don't care what they make (college professors can make 35-45k if they don't have tenure yet, non-profit people ditto... its not about money). I have gotten the impression in the past that many dating sites have a kind of 'glass ceiling' in terms of the quality of men that are on them. I don't know if this is my own perception, or has some reality to it. Meeting men in my area is tough - I'm in a midsized midwestern town that is kind of provincial - love it for now, but it doesn't have alot of high quality intelligent men... Feedback and experiences online or elsewhere anyone?? I tried eharmony and wasn't real impressed (also adds up over time). Thoughts? I will be moving probably within a year of getting my terminal degree (though I don't know for sure when or where), and am wondering if it is just a waiting game.
March 25, 2007 at 5:56 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Margo (anonymous) says...
From my experience, Miriam, it's not necessarily a waiting game but a matter of being assertive and patient. In other words, try everything and then be willing to wait for the pay-off. I tried eHarmony, too. Not that impressed, either. Match.com gives you better "odds", so to speak. I think it goes in cycles. The hardest thing I've learned is knowing how to "market" yourself in terms of your profile, etc. It's a game, in some respects. But I do know women who have found quality men online, including myself. Haven't found Mr. Right yet, but I'm encouraged that he's out there.
Best of luck to you.
March 25, 2007 at 7:01 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Punita (anonymous) says...
I've been in the dating world about three years now and have found it very hard to meet a guy close to my age (48) that is interested in a one on one relationship. And the younger guys seem to want support or guidance.
I have tried many dating sites and a couple local groups.
I'm not a bad looking lady and I get allot of invites but most run when I say I do not have sex on first date.
I have had many guys my age tell me at our age sex is all we need.
What I am looking for and need is someone who will be here to have a picnic, watch a good movie, grill etc. Not a one night stand.
If you find a way to meet nice men please enlighten me as well.
March 26, 2007 at 8:45 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
mchurchill (mchurchill) says...
Well, ladies, I must say that dating in the Boomer years is not easy. Come to think of it, I don't think it was ever easy! While I have been sharing some of my recent dating fun on this site in my Party Line blog, it has taken me a couple of years to get to the 'fun' part.
You might want to take a more serious look at how age and menopause impact dating these days. Read My Menopausal Musings for a glimpse of real life. http://MyMenopausalMusings.blogspot.com
May 6, 2007 at 8:31 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
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