Dating After 47 How Hard It Is

Dating is not that hard at 47. I was married for 33 years and divorced at the age of 53. I just kept being myself and kept active. Luckily, I found a man whose philosphy was "Age is just a chronological number". He is 12 years my junior, I helped him raise three children in our home and I raised two others of my own. We keep active, have a lot of fun together, enjoy a lot of the same things, such as fishing and camping. We live in Mn and enjoy the wildlife and scenery very much. Just be yourself and enjoy life. My mother always said, "If God meant you to be by yourself all your life, he would have made you a nun." I have to agree. Just get out there, be friendly and as the young kids say, "give it a go". Good luck.

S., my first piece of advice is to not stress over it so much! If this person makes you feel good and you enjoy time spent with him, then relax and enjoy. Let nature take it's course and don't over-analyze. If your children are supportive and the man is a great guy, don't let the opportunity pass you by. Don't rush it and try to not form expectations about how things should turn out. Just enjoy it and see where it leads you.

I'd say hell yeah consider it and go for it. You are not too old to date- nobody is. Everyone deserves to have a partner and someone who can make them happier then what they are. Take your childrens advice and don't worry. Just relax and let things take there own natural progression. Most of all talk to this man about how you feel. Let him know that you are scared to start over, etc. This will help-you know open communication. GO FOR IT YOU ARE NOT TOO OLD!!!

I agree with the other responses. Don't stress over it. I am only 20, but my mom started dating after being married for 20 years and I was just as excited as she was. As long as the man is great and treats you well, your children will be happy that you're happy. My only caution to you is not to settle too soon with the idea of "not wanting to be alone for the rest of your life" in your head. I feel like this is all my mom thinks about and even though I tell her she'll never be alone, she'll always have her kids, I think she is settling with the man she's with instead of getting what she really wants and deserves.