Ladies’ Guide to Dating in Middle Age: NO

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I swear I spend way too much time reading about this topic, and every freaking column says the same thing: “Ladies, ditch your unrealistic expectations.”

I’m coming at 2020 with this response: NO.

I am in my late 40’s and, I gotta say, I am tired of being told I should compromise. Listen, my ex-husband just started dating a barely 30-something yoga instructor. It’s weird. But it shows his insecurity and probably hers, too. I’m not concerned with the vast number of inappropriate age-relationships. I’m looking at all you fiftysomething guys who are overlooking those of us in our forties who are totally in to you. And heck, I’m looking at you young forties men who should be glancing our way, too.

I keep reading articles that tell me that because my hair is grey I should consider coloring it, and Botox is the greatest thing since boneless ice cream. But listen. I have a fantastic body. No, I mean it. I weigh less than 110, I still run 10ks, I do Pilates and my teeth are great.

I have a few suggestions for those of you (us) who are not about Tinder, Bumble, OKCupid, and whatever else is about to hit the market — how about NO. What I would love to see is this — how about if my gym instituted a singles’ Sunday? Or my neighborhood park hosted meet and greet? If I think outside…