Author	Thread: Dating When We Are Over 50
NRSV1953 View Profile History	Dating When We Are Over 50 Posted : 18 Feb, 2012 02:43 PM Has anyone aged 50 or over, male or female, had a good experience finding either friends, dates or a healthy relationship on this website? Post Reply
View Profile History	Dating When We Are Over 50 Posted : 18 Feb, 2012 03:05 PM If they have, then I am sure they are gone from here by now. Actually, we did have a woman on these forums over 50 who recently left because she found someone. I also recently read an article where more and more people over 50 are finding success with online dating. Their secret? Being honest on their profiles and in their communication. Being honest works, go figure.... Post Reply
NRSV1953 View Profile History	Dating When We Are Over 50 Posted : 18 Feb, 2012 03:33 PM Yes, Cobbler, silly me asking for a response from anyone who has met a special someone on here! Still, I would like to hear of other's experiences, positive or negative, and honesty would be so appreciated! Blessings! Post Reply
View Profile History	Dating When We Are Over 50 Posted : 18 Feb, 2012 06:38 PM Hi there NRSV, Hope you don't mind me messaging you. I'm Kay and I'm 60. There are alot of people that meet someone special on this website. If you look down below to Testimonials, they show the ones that have met and have gotten married. I also wanted to warn you about the many scammers on here. The website does warn us about that and never, never send money, no matter what they tell you or personal information. I have been fooled by a couple. It took me awhile to figure all this out. But God did finally show me. If it seems to good to be true, some write beautiful letters, they steal pictures and use them for their benefit. So if you think you are talking to that guy in the profile picture, you may not be. This happened to me. I went into a website about the scammers and learned alot. Just be careful, pray and trust God to guide you. God bless you. Post Reply
NRSV1953 View Profile History	Dating When We Are Over 50 Posted : 18 Feb, 2012 08:01 PM Thanks for the warning Flowers! Yes, I have gotten pretty skilled at weeding out the chaff from the wheat but we can't be warned too many times, now can we! I so appreciate the heads up and wish you blessings on your search! Post Reply
NRSV1953 View Profile History	Dating When We Are Over 50 Posted : 19 Feb, 2012 11:00 AM Kay, I tried to send you a private email, but, because I take an occasional drink, it won't let me contact you. If you're interested in discussing this further, please add me to your "Favorites" & send me a note. Thanks and Blessings~~NRSV1953 Post Reply
View Profile History	Dating When We Are Over 50 Posted : 19 Feb, 2012 11:32 AM Just thought I would reply.I signed up on this site after my subscription with Christian Mingle was about to run out.I have to say that as an almost 51 year old widow,I have found the whole online thing educational to say the least.Since I was married for 24 years,I have not been in the dating world in a long,long time.Decided to give it a try to at least try to meet some friends.I moved to a different state the end of July and have been having trouble meeting any christian friends.I have to say that honestly,I have been very disappointed in my christian "brothers".It's like junior high all over again.None of them seem the least bit interest in chatting and making friends.If you are not a Barbie that is 20 years younger than them,they are not interested in talking.I even had one on Christian Mingle that is a Pastor.His profile said his wife never encouraged him so I sent him a couple of little quick messages spaced a few weeks apart,to encourage him.I then received an email one day telling me I "was not a match for him"and basically "have a nice life".I explained that I in no way ever thought he would be interested in me but I was just looking for some online friends.He then responded by saying he was sorry if he was rude and I could message him any time.Well I told him he did not have to worry about me ever bothering him again.I really don't know if there are that many online stalkers or what the deal is.Everyone is SO guarded,I think in part because of past heartbreak,but also because of the scammers,that no one will give you a chance that you could be being honest with them until you prove that to be wrong.I personally think it is very sad that christians treat each other this way.I never expected to find "the one" on any of these sites ,but where does a REAL christian go to meet friends? Good luck sister and I pray you have a better experience than I have had.God bless. Post Reply
NRSV1953 View Profile History	Dating When We Are Over 50 Posted : 19 Feb, 2012 01:38 PM Tuckygirl, unfortunately I am finding the same thing. To be fair to men, if they really want a younger, flashier woman that's OK by me. Personally I don't want to date a man too much younger than me. I have encountered many scammers and a few rude men whose huge egos didn't show through what they wrote in their profiles. But, I've also been turned down by a couple of genuine gentlemen who at least had the common courtesy and Christian care to respond kindly to my "inquiry." So, do we keep at this seemingly futile venture, knowing that there are at least a few genuine articles on here? Or do we stop trying because they are so few and far between? Somehow, I don't think this is what God envisioned for us. Post Reply
View Profile History	Dating When We Are Over 50 Posted : 19 Feb, 2012 01:40 PM Hi Tuckygirl, Don't feel like the lone ranger. I haven't been getting much response either. Maybe it has to do with the long distance between the two of you. But then it is harder to find someone at our ages than someone much younger. It's sad that it has to be that way. But don't give up. God may have someone special for you. Post Reply
purple070259 View Profile History	Dating When We Are Over 50 Posted : 20 Feb, 2012 02:38 AM This chat has been the most action I've seen on this site. When I sign on to check for any msgs, I already know I'm not going to see any activity. I hate to say it, but this is a dead site (in my opinion). I would have thought otherwise because it's a free site. And yes, there are scammers. The first one I met was on this site. We webcammed and everything. But all he wanted was money. Right now I think I'm 5 for 5. The first 5 guys I've many on any of the the dating sites have been scammers looking for some free money. But their barking up the wrong tree when they come to me. I don't have it to give it to them even if I wanted to!! You all stay blessed! I'll have to visit this forum more often. It's the only place I've seen a discussion! Post Reply
NRSV1953 View Profile History	Dating When We Are Over 50 Posted : 20 Feb, 2012 06:19 AM Hey Purple! (love the name - it's my favorite color!) Thanks for responding. I learned, while on Christian Mingle, that I may not meet any men, but I made a good female friend. So, while I'm no longer active on that site, God blessed me with another kindred spirit to laugh with, cry with, pray with and keep cyber company at least. And isn't that what life is all about? Making loving connections with people who encourage us and we them? CDFF needs to add a Forum for those over 50. That way we could at least have some discussion amongst ourselves whilst we wait for that elusive man to ride forward on his white horse!:ROFL::ROFL: So, let's keep some discussion going on here. I'll look for y'alls postings here & elsewhere and chime in as appropriate. We can make Christian Dating for Free something for us too! Post Reply

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