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BLOG #26
DATING WHILE PARENTING, AGING BABY BOOMER STYLE

How do last-wave Baby Boomer singles - with youngsters still living at home - find free time for dating and romance? HaHaHa...

Fortunate boomers have families that provide backup. Singles arrange dates to coincide with children's sleepovers at the homes of either the other parents or willing grandparents, aunts, et al. It's a great arrangement - if family members are readily available, actually willing, and truly present in the children's lives. More importantly, if the kids are safe and comfortable.

A practical solution works well for those with or without families. Singles set up sleepover exchanges with a couple of trustworthy single-parent friends or neighbors. 'You take my kids one night and I'll take your kids another night.' It's a good arrangement - if the kids get along (and there's not too many of them). And again, if they are safe and comfortable.

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Yep.   Both plans forgo spontaneity and ration dating sprees.
Nope. There are no easy or convenient solutions - but as we all know, parenting is not easy or convenient.

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Empty Nests, Dating, And Aging Boomers 

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AGING BABY BOOMERS HAVE BLIND-DATE NIGHTMARES

Nightmarish blind dates can happen to singles of all ages. A particularly wicked one looms for aging Baby Boomers.

This nightmare unfolds as soon as we catch glimpses of our matches. Not because they are unattractive or unpleasant. It is because they resemble ... our grandparents.

Throughout the date we're distracted by internal chattering, 'Why would our matchmakers think we would be romantically interested in anyone sooooo old?' And, 'Do those setting up the dates see us as that old?' How absurd!

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The nightmare reaches an appalling climax when Baby Boomers wonder, 'Are our dates' internal chatterings focused on how old we look?' Oh the horrors!!!

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BLOG #24
AGING BABY BOOMERS GO ON BLIND DATES


Countless Baby Boomers met (and meet) spouses on blind dates.
Hopeful single boomers go on blind dates wishing for similar results.
Others go just for fun. 

Then again, numerous boomers have given up on blind dates after one too many disappointing matches to incompatible people.  

Rather than give up, let's unravel blind date failures from another angle - the matchmaker angle. Generally speaking, we regularly and mistakenly assume all matchmakers respect our likes and dislikes; they arrange dates accordingly.

In effect, matchmakers are comparable to gift givers. Ideal gift givers hand out presents that suit recipients' tastes, not theirs. In contrast, lousy gift givers hand out presents that suit their tastes, not the recipients. If we substitute matchmakers with gift givers, their roles in successful or botched blind dates are evident. Choose wisely.

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Baby Boomers wonder whether lousy matchmakers vicariously live out their personal fantasies when they arrange dates. That is, do matchmakers choose whom they would date ... if they could?

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Boomers Blind Date Nightmares ...

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ARE AGING BABY BOOMER SINGLES TOO OLD TO                                        
                                  DATE?

Are single Baby Boomers too old to date? Nonsense
Who dictates the dating cut-off age? Nobody
How do older singles find dates that lead to romance? Is this a trick question?

No tricks, just reality. With age, the pool of prospective partners shrinks to a puddle, especially for women. Despite the odds, boomers do find romance. How?

Use time-tested, commonsense methods:
~ First, transform reluctance and pessimism into effort and determination.
~ Next, add a huge dose of courage.
~ Then, expand comfort zones - do new things, go new places, and meet new people.
Sheesh!

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On the whole, Baby Boomers say time-tested, commonsense methods are reasonable. Yet, most agree with the boomer who said, 'Finding suitable dates has become a daunting task, not a fun game.' Many ask, 'What happened to us? We used to be bold, carefree, and adventurous. Did we lose it all to age?'

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Boomers Go On Blind Dates And ...

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AGING BABY BOOMER SINGLES

Baby Boomer singles who are content living solo lives reject outdated depictions of sad, lonely, pitiful singledom.

Updated depictions reveal inveterate unattached older boomers are hesitant to disrupt their lives in order to adjust to anyone or anything new. And, staunchly independent singles cherish the freedom to do whatever, whenever - without discussions, negotiations, and compromises.

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None of the above should be interpreted to mean Baby Boomer singles have given up flirtation and romance. Bring it on ... as long as it's cheery, easygoing, and drama-free.

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Are Boomers Too Old To Date ...

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AGING BABY BOOMERS AND 21st CENTURY 

                    INFIDELITY

As mentioned in the previous post, online dating sites have gained popularity among single Baby Boomers. What about married boomers?

It seems a lot of married boomers 'enjoy fooling around' online, 21st century-style.

Defenders claim: Cyber flirting is harmless fun that does not breach the fidelity-line because there is no physical contact.

Critics claim: Lack of physical contact notwithstanding, the time and emotional investment devoted to cyber flirting adversely affects relationships.

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As of now, there is no consensus on 21st century infidelity. Baby Boomers do not need consensus. Individually and as couples, we set our own fidelity boundaries. Of course.

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Are Single Boomers Too Old To Date ...

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AGING BABY BOOMERS AND ONLINE DATING

Online dating sites have gained popularity among single Baby Boomers. The learning curve is doable. (Or, ask a 14-year old for help.)

Experienced online daters tell novices it takes a while to master the art of conveying intelligence, humor, and sex appeal - via cyber chats. It may take a bit longer to unmask the smarmy creeps who hide behind charming veneers.

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Needless to say, boomers who pursue cyberspace-generated matches must drench ourselves in wisdom and caution. With that in mind, have fun. Quite a few successful relationships have originated from REPUTABLE dating sites.

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Do Boomers Engage In 21st Century Infidelity ...

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