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"WHAT GRANDMA DID THIS SUMMER"
It's not only the single grandmothers or aunt Rose's who have taken to the dance floor, we must add the unattached grandfathers and uncle Bud's of the family. When men dust off their best brogans and began wearing socks that match, some things up.
We in this country are having a renaissance of sorts, as seniors we are not only hanging around longer but we're more active than ever, in every respect.
We make up the largest segment of our population and have been responsible for many of the freedoms enjoyed by the citizenry of our country, but for a variety of reasons we are finding ourselves more alone than ever.
Being senior and being single doesn't necessarily have to mean being alone but it often does. Let's investigate some of the myths about seniors and their ability to find companionship.
The numbers haven't changed much over the years. There continues to be more accomplished and attractive ladies than there are balding and crotchety men, but that allows the men a few more toes to step on when they haven't danced in years.
In most cases, just the thought of spending time with someone of the opposite sex is frightening. After all, when was the last time you've had to, so to speak, sell yourself to another person? We don't all use the same terms, some call it dating, others might even use courting or spooning to identify the time spent getting to know one another, depending on their level of maturity. At any rate, it's a path most haven't traveled in a long while.
When we were young, we knew exactly what was expected when dating, but now, it's difficult for us to explain who or what it is we're looking for. Before we can interpret what senior dating is in today's society, we must first evaluate what we as individuals have to offer. There's little doubt that some of what we have always considered to be our most flattering attributes, like a head turning slim figure, or our once wavy dark hair, have gone the way of the drive-in movie and the monogrammed poodle skirt.
So, now you're left to work with what you have. Don't be disappointed, what you have may just surprise you. Along with your maturity have come also the advantages of insight and wisdom, and both are priceless commodities. Over the years, you have experienced enough of life to realize that you only get out of it what you are willing to put in.
Enough of that, let's get to the presentation of your most valuable possession, YOU.
How about we shine up this apple and put it right down front, for everyone to see. | |
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Senior Dating
