| Dating in Las Vegas in your 50's
Posted: 9/8/2007 1:13:43 PM | I was just curious what your experiences have been dating in and around Las Vegas...specifically for us older folks in our 50's.....I'd like to know how it's been for you and how long you've been "out there".  | |
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| Dating in Las Vegas in your 50's
Posted: 9/10/2007 6:01:32 PM | I've always been acused of being a little bit " out there ".
The main problem in Vegas is that this is such a transient town.
Most people, whatever their age, have moved here from somewhere else. That is where their family is and where all their loyalties are. There's a certain part of them that want's to go back.
Naturally, most people over 50 are not interested in clubbing and bar hopping. We mostly have steady jobs and just want to go home and go to sleep and stay out of trouble. | |
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| Dating in Las Vegas in your 50's
Posted: 9/28/2007 10:22:12 AM | At first I thought this thread was for those who had dated in 1950's, now I see you are asking those that are in their age 50's, what is there dating experiences.
I have been on this site for less than a month and already three men have turned and ran when I said that I did not have casual sex. What is it with men these days!
I truly value myself and don't give myself up for casual sex. I am here to get to know people and meet friends. Not to have sex! I can have sex anytime!! But that is not having a real relationship to me. That is an imaginery relationship. Been there....Done that..... I am interested in a REAL relationship.
I have been on another site for several years, and have been it to be fun, productive and I have learned alot about people both men and made many women friends!
I enjoy chatting and getting to know people. I am bashful at first, but as I get to know you, I open up and truly have a great time. I am cautious in know I meet, who I give my phone #'s to, as I have been scammed a few times before I got wise.
I am involved with a group where we have single dances and get togethers on a weekly basis. I have joined PofF to expand my horizons and get to meet more people
I am in Sales so I have to get to know people land enjoy people. I enjoy people alot.
But they have to be honest, value themselves, not married, and not looking just for sex.
I will on fishing until I find people with my same values and ideas! I love to have fun in life and enjoy it and find life very rewarding and sometimes disappointing too.
Keep fishing!
Secure Heart
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| Dating in Las Vegas in your 50's
Posted: 10/26/2007 10:23:49 AM | In any event...and acknowledging Nipoleon's comment, which is right on, I have had a lot of negative experiences -- and I've only been "dating" since about March/April of this year. Well, if first you don't succeed...try, try, again, huh? | |
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| Dating in Las Vegas in your 50's
Posted: 10/27/2007 10:14:43 AM | I have been on here for 5 months. What do you mean by older people, just because you are in your 50's does not mean that you are old. I am still a kid! LOL!!!
Personally I have had some great experiences online. Even through the not so great we have all been able to remain friends.
Ya have to get out there and see what is available and have fun doing so. Good luck!! | |
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| Dating in Las Vegas in your 50's
Posted: 10/28/2007 7:54:15 AM | Let's see...one was married (I found out later) , One was 20 years younger than me. When I found out how young he was, I ended it. I have too much to lose to make a mistake like that. Three were just looking for casual sex. (forget it) And the rest thought THEY were the prize. Oh, and an old boyfriend came out to see me and when he saw where I lived and what I had, he started professing his undying love to me....and then he said "You act like you don't trust me..." Where did he get that idea?
Seriously, I haven't met a guy here yet that I would want to have a long term relationship with. Unless they learned their lesson from a previous relationship, they will end up being pretty much the same. Now, I'm sure there are a lot of nice guys out there who have nothing to hide, but I haven't met them yet. I've come to the conclusion that if it is meant to happen...it just will. And if it doesn't, it's not the end of the world. Good luck out there. | |
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| Dating in Las Vegas in your 50's
Posted: 10/28/2007 11:24:28 PM | One word, DISFUNCTIONAL.
There are so many people in this town who can only be described as dysfunctional personalities.
Brain Damaged people who can barely function on a daily level.
When I first moved here from Oklahoma I had to really struggle to maintain my sanity for a while. The waco-ness of a lot of the people here can be a strain on the mind and emotional stability.
If you are from a normal place with normal people it can be a real shock and you will need a while to adjust. | |
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| Dating in Las Vegas in your 50's
Posted: 10/29/2007 3:52:08 PM | If one wants to meet normal people, then one should to go places where normal people will tend to frequent. But then again, the definition is "normal" is relative to each individual.
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| Dating in Las Vegas in your 50's
Posted: 11/3/2007 4:42:06 PM | My girlfriends and I were out Friday night, hitting the bars around town, and we couldn't believe how dead it was! Lotsa guys in their twenties, but they were glued to the TV set at the bar. Then we happened to pass a poker room, there must have been 300 guys (about our age) playin poker -- we could have all turned around, mooned the whole room and no one would have noticed! Geez, where are all of the men? | |
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| Dating in Las Vegas in your 50's
Posted: 11/6/2007 4:47:57 PM | For me, meeting single women aged 40+ from out of town during the weekdays is much, much easier than meeting single locals anytime of the week. Vegas just does not cater to older singles, neither the casinos nor the local bars. I haven't tried hitting the various happy hours around town yet because of my schedule but that should change by the end of the month.
Now that you know that we men play poker, learn the game and join a 2-4 table. Those games are almost always social rather than serious, and if you don't like the pickings, ask the floor to move you to another table.
So tell me, where do you women congregate? | |
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| Dating in Las Vegas in your 50's
Posted: 11/9/2007 3:43:09 AM | I feel there are a few basics that have to be in place.......EVERYONE should work at being good at "Reading the person", before they get involved in the person.....
EX...If you arent invited to their house...possibly married! If there are restrictions onwhen to call them.....Possible married!
These are just a few points that should be noticed and read into, and they are not really that hard to see, it one's eyes are open........Hope this helps...ME | |
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| Dating in Las Vegas in your 50's
Posted: 11/11/2007 10:54:50 PM | OK, I must be stupid, but I don't see how to make a new post to this thread. Sooooooooooo, I'll just do a reply and hope for the best.
My question is about where to go in Vegas. When I first moved here in 1992 the place to go for people in their 40s and 50s was a place on Trop. or Flamingo called "The Hop". Now that's gone and I find myself single again. Where is the place to go now? Somplace to meet others in the 50ish age group, maybe dance a little and hang out... Does such a place exist these days?
Thanks for your help!
Larry B. | |
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| Dating in Las Vegas in your 50's
Posted: 11/11/2007 10:58:22 PM | Clubbing and bar hopping can be fun once in a while. I'm not ready for a casket yet... oh yeah, I have a steady job too. All the more reason to whoop it up once in a while!!!
Larry B. | |
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| Dating in Las Vegas in your 50's
Posted: 11/17/2007 1:06:55 AM | As for the club/bar scene, it's not for me. I'm pretty sure my future sweetie is not in a bar, so I can save my time looking there. Also, I was born and raised in this city, so I learned a few decades ago that they don't build these billion dollar resorts to cater to the winners. I can't remember the last time I put a coin in a slot, or a couple of dollars on a table. So, I guess looking in the casinos is out for me, too.
So, where does a guy like me go looking, besides the online personals? Well, for one thing, I'm into ballroom dancing and meet a lot of ladies my age (50ish) at the various studios that I frequent. I am looking for my Ginger; someone that enjoys the dance as much as I do.
I am also a cyclist, riding five days a week and though I haven't met any single women my age while riding, I remain hopeful. And I'm not crazy enough to believe that I can have a meaningful relationship with those twenty-something hardbodies that can outride me without even breaking a sweat.
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| Dating in Las Vegas in your 50's
Posted: 12/9/2007 1:59:35 PM |
I was just curious what your experiences have been dating in and around Las Vegas...specifically for us older folks in our 50's.....I'd like to know how it's been for you and how long you've been "out there".
Two words... IT SUCKS!!!! I was on POF forever and only got a few nibbles from those living here. I do have a girlfriend I met online, but she lives in Sacramento. She was the closest woman to talk to me and want to get together. The locals here all talk a good game but seem to be pretty much not interested. I had lots of women from the East coast wanted to meet me and get together but only a couple here and never could get to set a meet up time and place so gave up.
The long distance relationship is ok, we see each other every couple of months and spend about a month with each other. Just wish it could have been someone closer...
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| Dating in Las Vegas in your 50's
Posted: 12/9/2007 3:04:13 PM | | for our age group, it is hard...less you like country western music then there are a few places like (saddle and spurs) etc etc...the clubs are mostly for the younger crowd and as I say pick up places(aww remember the jubilation, the brewery, troubador)...there are a few casino lounges that have some good shows for our age group(orleans)...ya just gotta look. | |
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| Dating in Las Vegas in your 50's
Posted: 12/20/2007 7:51:58 AM | Hey girl its me Cathy , how funny is that, that you shared our evening out. Not only did we pass the poker room we stood there making ourselves known not once but twice, and you got it- nothing..... Not only that how funny is it that I met you on this site and were hitting the town together as friends of course out there looking for men.... Come on you guys what gives ..... Tell us ladies what it is you really want us to know, were big girls we can handle the truth . If we just had a clue we could at least make a choice as to how to go about finding a solution . So gang any ideas about New Year's Eve.
Let's figure out a place to go and bring the New Year in with a Bang! | |
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| Dating in Las Vegas in your 50's
Posted: 12/20/2007 3:16:50 PM | Hello fellow girls and guys on this site, seems I posted a message that seems to have bothered a certain male -his online name being XBERTO who has sent me a message that wasn't very nice as a matter of fact it was down right disgusting .
I'd like to know if there is something wrong with meeting people either gender on this site and becoming friends with them .
I was on this forum reading and posting messages regarding meeting friends , and I recieved some very nice messages from both males and females regarding making new friends. Other single people to hang out with and this jerk XBERTO had the nerve to e-mail me a message regarding what he thinks I want to do with these ladies. What I wanted was a friend . So this is fair warning to you ladies out there look out for this guy he doesn't seem to have nothing nice to say . | |
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| Dating in Las Vegas in your 50's
Posted: 12/31/2007 1:32:33 PM | I have a question for you gr8gal...a lot of Ladies complain that they can't meet anyone on this site. It's not like I haven't been trying.
I've met one Lady, and she was a Peach, but we wanted something different from it and we split.
So I'll approach someone and they refuse me. Sometimes politely (thank you) and sometimes like I puked on their shoes. I've been insulted by 3 women because of my service in Vietnam. It's happened before, and it doesn't bother me anymore. All I can say is.... Freedom Has A Taste The Protected Never Know.
My question is this... Why would someone politely or rudely refuse me and then continue to visit my profile numerous times a day? | |
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| Dating in Las Vegas in your 50's
Posted: 12/31/2007 9:39:18 PM | I still maintain that Las vegas for the local crowd is fairly dead. I understand that the "strip" still holds a lot to offer....but that that is fleeting and unrealistic. I say....if the door to opportunity is closed...well..create your own damn door! Rock on kids!! | |
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| Dating in Las Vegas in your 50's
Posted: 1/1/2008 12:50:52 PM | This is to Ruf...or to the guy that made the previous comment.....If anyone, man or woman makes any kind of insult to you regarding your service in Viet Nam, I'd be right there with my 2x4 to smack 'em where the sun don't shine....anyone that makes that sort of comment does not deserve your time or your respect!! You just keep on keepin' on! You're among friends here. | |
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| Dating in Las Vegas in your 50's
Posted: 1/5/2008 4:38:59 PM | well hun, i'm only 47 but i am keeping my eyes open when i'm in vegas, maybe i can get a headstart on some of the good stuff like you.
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| Dating in Las Vegas in your 50's
Posted: 2/5/2008 4:04:22 PM | Hey Ladies,
There are good guys to be found! And we have the same problems trying to find the good ladies! But I find it frustrating at times when I see women 5'3" wanting a guy over 6' as I'm 5'7" yet not afraid of taller women! Sometimes we're staring you in the face yet you look right over us!
And ladies, some of us may not be ready for that one and only relationship just yet. I've been divorced 2 years next week and the first year I was just finding out who and where I am now? I thought I knew, but it all changed!!!So now a year later I find I'm starting to enjoy dating again, even though I don't get out THAT often.
So, when I see that a woman wants a guy who's financially stable, KNOWS what he wants and is ready to jet off to wherever at a moments notice it kind of leaves me home! ALONE!!! But I'm a veteran and can handle that or most any situation.
I have young kids. What can I say, I started late. But I wouldn't change a thing. And I'm not giving up my time with them either. And when I meet a woman our age who tells me she is "SO DONE raising kids" I say thanks for saving my time as I don't NEED you to raise my girls thank you very much. NEXT! As a result I sometimes find myself looking at slightly younger women. 39 and up not teeny boppers!
I also work a graveyard shift (for 12 years now, 1 more to go) and weekends so the clubbing thing doesn't work that well for me either. Don't worry ladies I get the occasional Friday night out if you think I'm hopeless! LOL
That said, I have met and see a number of women. I'm honest enough to tell them where I am in life, and where I'm heading. If they expect me to be there already... Oh Well. NEXT! If they expect me to date only them after a first meeting probably not happening. I'm in no hurry and willing to wait, have fun and make new friends.
I find it much easier now to tell women what I think feel and want now, as in most cases they want the same things. It wasn't this easy when I first found myself newly single but we adapt. Or we waste away. I have no plans to away.
I started riding a motorcycle again. I've taken a number of dates for a ride to Red Rock and then to Bonnie Springs for a "Buffalo Burger" Or a salad. Or a bottle of water. As long as there's some conversation involved I'm good. And if that ride is OK maybe the next one will be to Zion, or Route 66. Wanna take a ride? | |
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