[(I know this is a two way street. I can't expect her to be in shape without being in shape myself etc.)]
You better believe it. You may need a complete wardrobe makeover...the whole works.
I think an important element that most men on this thread missed, is that it sounded like they were saying that women over 40 could just disappear off the face of the Earth for all they cared. But the implication was really that there are plenty of 50 year old men and 60 year old men who would love a younger woman to fall in love with them.
If a 45 year old woman feels "55 year old men can all drop dead for all I care"...then there's a problem. :-0
Your 45 year old straw-woman is made up. Women ~don't~ think like that about older men.
It is she who was told she could drop dead (by some)
The only issue I have with most older men is that they're looking for a nurse and a purse.
My entire career has been in healthcare--- mostly nursing homes, hospice etc. I also nursed a semi-invalid hubby for 9 years (who was 20 years older). I'm healthy, active and a brat even though I'm almost 50.
I intend to stay that way until I'm at least 99, then I'll slow down. Some days I can pass for 35...with a hangover and not enough sleep I can look like that picture in Dorian Grays attic.
If I meet a healthy, vital, active 55 year old who doesn't ask me to check his blood sugar, if I can work his blood-pressure cuff or do I know CPR, I'm all for it.
Honestly, I've yet to meet an older guy who doesn't get almost orgasmic when they find out what I do for a living and say "WOW! You're just what I need"!
NO! Been there, done that, won't do it again.
In the meantime, I'm flirting with the 25 year olds at the fishmarket. :)
PS,
It sounds like you're saying you guys have the right to want hot bods and youth but we older chicks should be grateful for any geezer who'll take us ;)
So, in the light of this thread I'm announcing that my THIRD husband (if I dare) has to be at least hmmmm,
10 years younger than I. :) 15 would be better.
With a 6 pack stomach.
Being able to put up Christmas lights would be a plus.
Thanks, I feel better now.
Michele's best friend is already telling me she's going to tune up my appearance. I'm an engineer after all. By training and by nature clothes have never really been all that important to me.
I'm already down 10 lbs of the 40 I needed to lose and bought myself a bowflex to get myself in much better shape. If nothing else it helps me keep up with my daughter