Who are these women they polled? Must be the Sotomayor, Kagan, Rosie O’Donnell, and oinker femi-Nazi crowd. They hate men anyway!
I have to admit that being some man’s eye-candy has never been priority in my life. However, most men my age ceased to be eye-candy long before I did. I do admit to picking a Rock Hudson look alike for my husband, but quickly realized I forgot to check for brains and heart. It was a problem easily solved. But mostly I was too busy in competition with men in the roping arena to be crushed if I wasn’t their eye-candy.
If you interested in male companionship or a solid relationship in or out of marriage, you’re going to have to understand that you have to keep yourself in a manner that is attractive to them. You’re going to have to approach them with kind eyes, a winning smile and an attitude that allows them to be men and appreciatite it. And there’s no rule anywhere that to do that you have to be a subservant to do so.
As an over 50’s lady, and I can speak for several of us, men and the male perspective is still fascinating. We’re not required to play mind games or be flirty tarts. Maturity brings with it a take it or leave it attitude that includes an attitude that there’s more than one fish in the sea, and that the many are also more content with themselves at this age. Also, remember that age 50 brings problems to males that requires understanding and patience and the confidence to be open enough to help them deal with it.
Rock on! Keep yourselves well, age gracefully and with confidence...the men will still take notice if they’re of a mind to!
You mentioned the “post-50 male problem” with incredible delicacy, insight, and moving eloquence. I expect that you are a very special lady to someone. God bless.