Most women over 50 have a hard time making eye contact.
I turned 50 last year, and I don’t really care if I am noticed or not ina sexual way. My hubby still loves me, and I am sure he looks at those younger, tighter, firmer hotties out there prancing around. It is called life. I am a mom, grandma and wife. I work full time, and spend a lot of time trying to help others less fortunate. It just is what it is..... I am not what I use to be looks-wise but I am better than what I have ever been spiritually.
That is my goal from here on out. Let go and Let God!
I don't know if you're being facetious or not, but your statement holds a lot of truth. Most women at age 50 are married and not looking for opportunities to flirt, so they avoid eye contact.
I occasionally do this experiment whenever I'm feeling particularly "invisible": just hold eye contact with someone a half-second longer than you normally would. It can be anyone. The guy bagging your groceries. The barista at the coffee shop. It can be someone of either sex, attractive or not. I do not mean *leer* at them, just a quick, half-second look. At first it will feel really weird, if you're not flirtatious by nature. All of a sudden, you're flirting without even having to come up with any clever line that might backfire. And *presto* you're no longer invisible. It works every time.