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Surely it can’t just be me

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NowWhatUsernameShallIHave · 30/01/2021 22:31

I’m 42 and started to date again

At this point I’m finding alot of men my age or around thereabouts are starting to think about kids or would want to in the future.
I have a 10 yo and although I would’ve loved a second maybe 3 years ago, personally I don’t like the idea of having primary school aged child while I’m in my 50s. I know I’d end up doing most of the hard graft on top.
The rest of the men are still wanting casual which is not for me.
I know it’s lockdown but even then I don’t go out much. I’ve been using online dating.

OP posts:
TwoMirror · 30/01/2021 23:11

What do you want then?

wirldsgonemad · 30/01/2021 23:17

Just make it really clear what you want and if the men you date don't want the same, Ditch them straight away. Saves wasting everyone's time.

NowWhatUsernameShallIHave · 30/01/2021 23:29

@twomirror
I want a date hopefully leading to a long term relationship but no more kids

OP posts:
CatAndHisKit · 31/01/2021 02:28

Just specify that in your prifile, OP. There are definitely men who already had / don't want any kids, in their 40s. But would you also daet somewhat older men - as there would be more not wanting kids after say, 48

litterbird · 31/01/2021 06:28

As the other poster said, just put it in your profile, simple. When I did OLD I made it absolutely clear that I would not date married or separated men. I had a few men who were separated try to contact me making out that the reason they hadn't divorced was because of finances blah blah. I kept firm to my request and did not entertain any one unless they were single. You just have to be firm and know exactly what you want. It stops all the messing around.

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