Dating in my 50s

[PenelopeWest]

Came out of a long term relationship 4 years ago and now feel ready to get out there again. I have a good life - grown up DC, good job/friends/social life - but would like some male company.

Long ago when I last dated you would go out with some one and then were sort of almost instantly 'in a relationship' with them. I know, with OD etc things have changed, and I'm in no rush to get into an exclusive relationship with anyone, but feel a bit clueless.

I've been doing OD for a while and feel I'm fairly relaxed and thick skinned. I've got dates lined up with 2 seemingly decent guys. How do I play things if theres mutaul interest with both of them? I know, I know, they'll both be weird or have rotting teeth

Can I have some guidance?

Just be honest .. if that happens. When I met the guy I am dating online and we hadn't shared a kiss he was honest and said he had only met one or two people and that he had another date lined up the following week. I wasn't bothered as all we had shared was a drink. He did cancel though thank fuck I wouldn't be that 'cool' now

You might want to have a read through Dating thread 90 for some helpful advice and stories about online dating.

They're all at it in there!

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