Important Tips on How to Date a Man Over 50

While we were growing up, we were told that boys and girls were different. We just weren’t told how different we were when it came to the important stuff like how to effectively communicate with one another, how to connect with them, and how to ultimately respect them. Because of this lack of information, when a man and a woman come together it can seem like oil and vinegar.

We asked the experts at MatureDating.com what they feel women should know about the men they date—especially if they are over 50. Here are their responses:

Understand the differences between a man and a woman.

Now they aren’t talking about physical differences. Men and women do not communicate the same way and one problem women tend to have is believing that the way they communicate is how everyone should. You can’t assume that the man will think, act, and feel the same way on a given topic because if you do, you’ll probably be disappointed. Instead, appreciate his view and respect his opinion, even if it is different than your own.

When you date a man over 50, don’t make a list of demands he must follow in order to be with you.

You would be surprised by how many women are quite demanding in their profiles—they talk about the places they want to go, the dates they want to be taken to, the types of cars a man must drive and so forth. These types of demands usually are the quickest way to get a man to not talk to you. No one wants to feel like they have to fit a particular mold just to be deigned worthy enough to date you and it is a huge turn off.

Don’t think you can change a man to suit your tastes.

After being around for half of a century or more, it’s safe to say that a man in his 50s is pretty set in his ways and he won’t be changing him any time soon. So it should be noted that if you are looking for a man that you can “fix,” the guys who are over 50 aren’t going to be it. These men want a woman who appreciates him for all that he is—all the way from his love for cowboy hats right down to his morning routine of coffee and a cigarette once he gets out of bed. These are the things that make him who he is, so don’t try and change it.

Many men over 50 are nervous when they ask you out.

As we get older, our confidence sometimes takes a nosedive, especially if we’ve suffered a heartache like a divorce. We question ourselves and wonder what we have to offer someone else. This is especially true for men over 50, although they won’t readily admit it. These older men often have to compete with young guys for dates and if/when they get rejected, they tend to take it a bit more personally than they would have if they were younger. Because of this, they are often more apprehensive about approaching a woman and asking her out. So you be proactive if you like a guy! If you notice a guy checking you out and find him attractive, give him some encouragement by making eye contact, flash a friendly smile, and maybe even introduce yourself. Dating is a two way street and it shouldn’t be entirely left up to the guy to make the first move. You’ll quickly discover that when you meet him half way, he’ll open up and the tension will be lifted almost immediately, thus making it easier to get to know one another.

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