To ask about 56 year old men?

[Jumell]

Just that really.

What kind of things do they like in general? Have they got good stamina ? I suppose it depends how they live their lives. Would love some feedback on things like -

kind of things they’d like to receive for birthdays /Xmas

music they like?

in case someone’s asking - I’ve got a little crush 🤣

Surely a pizza slice would be both nutritionally better and cheaper?!

OP, you seem to have little experience of the world. Have you been sent from a galaxy far, far away to learn our ways ahead of the invasion?

I thought you said 56?

The music you list is what my parents (early 80s) grew up on.

At 56 hes more likely to like grunge, hip hop... or Oasis.

Not all men of that age are identical, but a fair few of them will be profoundly grateful to any woman willing to shag them.

Fair enough! I’m closer to your parents on musical tastes !

Are you in your 80s OP?
Is that why you need help to understand men in their 50s?

Thank you. He is one cool guy. I’m happy I met him.

are you trying to snag a younger man? This is a very odd post!

But just because you love them, why would you expect him to? Most of those bands date from before he was born.

My DP is 56, coincidentally. If you presented him with a CD of those bands he'd think you were mad.

My DP likes running, football, modern art, books, arthouse cinema, travel, posh restaurants, going to gigs, theatre etc. He mostly wears jeans, t-shirts and Converse or Timberland boots. His music tastes include some punk and New Wave but mostly indie and electronic music. Currently he's working downstairs and I can hear him listening to a Spotify playlist that includes Fontaines DC, Wet Leg, Janelle Monae, Bob Vilan and some random 80s hip-hop.

Your DP has some good varied interests 🙌

I'm 62

Dress like a farmer
Interested in Marine Steam Plant
Trains
Ships
Model Railways
Can cook sort of
Capable of looking after children
Understands Modern Monetary Theory
Can use The London Underground
Reads Maps

etc etc

I've got one and he's nothing like some on here - they really aren't all the same!

Mine likes decent clothes, indie music, new tech, cars, dogs and cake

Yes but this isn't about you, is it @Jumell ? You asked what a 56 year old might like as you, age 34 or thereabouts, have a crush.

It's the same as looking at what was in the charts when you were born and basing your tastes on back then. In fact, do this for your crush (who would have been early twenties then) and you won't be far wrong!

It's not about men and age, it's about friendship, similar values and financial resources at this age.

Is he financially independent?

Has he lived alone for a few years and able to take care of himself without a woman to make it easier for him?

Are his kids grown up, independent but having a good close relationship with him?

Is he emotionally available? Can you talk and make decisions about your everyday life without him blowing out in anger or having to walk on eggshells from fear?

Are you compatible? Do you want similar things in present life and in the future?

His age is immaterial, OP. You've said little about yourself except you fancy him and "fancy" is not a term to look for in a good partner, specially in mature age when they come with baggage.

The answer is NO.
😂

I’m in my 60’s but having seen DH and friends husbands in their 50’s I would say they are generally grumpy; running to seed and very set in their ways.
They like to think that they are wild and free and can attract gorgeous young women, but actually get stressed if they have to wait 30 minutes for dinner.
Yours of course may be different but statistically it is unlikely.

I bet he has good stamina in your dreams 🤣

My 56 year old husband would begin divorce proceedings if I suggested any of those hobbies or gave him those gifts.

He quite likes The Jam though.

Can't imagine being arsed with men when I'm in my 50s...you do you though.

I'm 54 soon so close enough to qualify for comment. I like the countryside, airports, aeroplanes, old technology, nice food, alcoholic drinks generally (not cider or lager), 1950s to early 1980s music, piano music (can't play very well), jazz and some classical music. I hardly watch television and I am not a sports fan. Not keen on children - I never learned how to get on with them. HTH.

And yet there’s many of them who think they’re doing women their own age a huge favour by even glancing in their direction

Why would you do that, it’s not his era.

My dad is a couple of years older than that. He likes whiskey, Metallica, and Man United. The same things he has always liked. Why don't you ask the 56 year old what he likes?

You know me better than I know myself 🤣

My 60 year old does martial arts training and has turned the garage into a gym. He doesn't drink and hates football. He likes cooking and rugby. He also likes going to the ballet and opera. He's learning Italian.

My 57yo DH loves music, goes to lot of gigs, is an avid gym goer/weightlifter, enjoys time with his family and loves watching the telly! Also partial to IPAs and whisky. Hates technology, has a smart phone and tablet though but moans about it All. The. Time. 😂