Flirting in mid-life

[Jenster]

I've never been a big flirter, but every now and then a cute guy will catch my eye and I'll smile (or check his ring finger, lol!).

As I've gotten older, though, I've started feeling self-conscious about flirting. Mainly because I realize I could be "robbing the cradle" - if only for a moment. I mean, I'm in my mid-40s, and I'm not the best judge of age. So I think to myself: I could very well be flirting with some guy who is young enough to be a son (or at least a nephew!).

I've been told that *I* don't look my age, which makes me feel a bit more at ease -- not like I'm an old ogler. But still...

Can anyone relate? Flirting can still be fun, but I feel myself not wanting to freak a guy out. The last thing I want is for some young man to fear he has a "cougar" eyeing him. LOL.

 

[dayhiker]

Jenster,
I like that your having some fun now that you couldn't have when you were younger. I got a GF now and I miss the flirting that I did when I was single. I get a little flirting with her but it just doesn't seem to work as well not that I know her better.

dayhiker

 

[memoriesbymichelle]

Jenster,
I like that your having some fun now that you couldn't have when you were younger. I got a GF now and I miss the flirting that I did when I was single. I get a little flirting with her but it just doesn't seem to work as well not that I know her better.

dayhiker

Or....now that she knows YOU better?

 

[memoriesbymichelle]

Go ahead and flirt...you might find a cub you like....KIDDING LOL! But seriously, if that's your personality I see no harm in it. And maybe you'll meet someone you like that IS your age that doesn't look it either....hmmm ever think about that?

 

[dayhiker]

Ya she knows me pretty well. She is so quick to read my expressions. That is good and bad! lol

 

[memoriesbymichelle]

Ya she knows me pretty well. She is so quick to read my expressions. That is good and bad! lol

yeah and she knows ALL your lines too. Maybe you just need to come up with some new "lines" to throw her off a little

 

[dayhiker]

Ya, that would help keep the flirting fun going that is true. *thinking*

 

[Jenster]

You guys are too funny ....

 

[peacechild4]

I think flirting is flattering especially when you are older and have kids.. if some guy flirts with me.. it can give me such a buzz for days.. we all need to be desirable and fun and enjoy our lives.. It makes you walk taller and smile.. and heaven knows we all need some of that...

I think it is healthy and I hope your cheer some hearts along the way as long as find the one heart that never stops flirting with you..

 

[dayhiker]

I have to agree with that. That reminds me .. I really should have flirted more with my GF this weekend.

 

[dayhiker]

noticing MbM's post count ... and her senior veteran status ... I really thought I'd get to be senior when I got to 3000 posts ... ahhhh, maybe its 3500!

 

[memoriesbymichelle]

noticing MbM's post count ... and her senior veteran status ... I really thought I'd get to be senior when I got to 3000 posts ... ahhhh, maybe its 3500!

MMMMMMM IDK but what are you trying to say? Huh? That IM more SENIOR than you, huh? LOL





BTW JUST KIDDDDDDDDDING!

 

[dayhiker]

smile ... I'm saying your posts are better than mine cause of your superior expereince and so I'm jealous.


lol

 

[Gwenyfur]

Flirt away!

Life's too short not to take what harmless fun we can where we can

Besides...who cares how old they are ... it's just a flirting spree...notta marriage proposal

 

[dayhiker]

Speaking of posts! Gwen, there must not be many that have more posts than you do!

Ya, flirting is part of making life lighter and more fun.

dayhiker

 

[memoriesbymichelle]

Speaking of posts! Gwen, there must not be many that have more posts than you do!

Ya, flirting is part of making life lighter and more fun.

dayhiker

So.....dayhiker......have ya got any "new" flirts thought up for your GF yet?

 

[dayhiker]

Not yet ... But my usual flirt is when she tells me I'm so cute. I say your the cute one. I used that one on her today.

 

[Gwenyfur]

Speaking of posts! Gwen, there must not be many that have more posts than you do!

Ya, flirting is part of making life lighter and more fun.

dayhiker

yeah...I've a few...
ironically the majority of them are up in the staff areas LOL where I solidified my "CF's Sledgehammer" moniker

 

[dayhiker]

I've never hung out in the staff areas.

 

[Gwenyfur]

If you enjoy your sanity....
I wouldn't suggest it...:o

I was on staff for 3+ years...and at one point one of the Site Advisors ...
It really does take a lot out of you...a *lot*

It took a year before I could even consider coming back and posting as a member again when I left staff.