Online dating past the age of 50 is beyond frightening, but
this Boomer Chick can tell you it can create a sense of excitement
and independence! I set some rules for myself: I would have no
expectations that a knight in shining armor would ride in and carry me away,
and I am "good enough"! I would make no apologies for any self-perceived
imperfections. Any man who couldn't befriend me in my "as is" condition
was not the man for me.
And so I jumped into the waters of online dating, feet first, eyes wide
open, with a balance of scared anticipation and pure excitement. Once the
journey began, I realized that I should share the lessons and insights I gained
with other women in the hope that they would learn from my mistakes and
my victories. I learned so much about my values and my desires. My passion
for life grew stronger. I began to realize how important some things are to
me, and I am actually not willing to give up on the things I truly value. I have
also learned that a man with values, even those very different from my own,
may not be willing to give up on those values. It takes a lot to have a meeting
of the minds, but when the right man comes along, everything will suddenly
make sense.