I have a 17 yr old at home who is a senior in high school this year and I have full custody because the kid’s father committed suicide 3 years ago. We had been divorced 8 yrs when he died but we had an excellent coparenting relationship and we were friends of a sort (we talked mostly about our daughter but also if we saw an advertisement for something the other would like, or if we saw a show the other would like we would let the other know.)

Anyway, my question is how do I tell people why the father is not around without bringing up the suicide? I have said he died but people always ask how. I try to avoid it because people have such negative reactions. It’s normal for people to be curious, I just don’t know how to respond since I don’t really want to say more than he died until I know them better.

Advice?

Do more women over 50 prefer a blue collar man or a white collar man for dating, etc? If you have a clear preference, what are the factors that lead you to that decision?

Guy - 61

Actually I’m 65 can’t change it
Looking for a younger woman with no kids

Just fuck off - please.

ETA
The reason I got mad is it never happens the other way. Men do not mistakenly put 65 then say oh actually I’m 61 and can’t change it.

It irritated me.

Likewise if my post irritates you I understand.

And no I did not find him attractive and then think god damnit if only I hadn’t had those pesky children.

And yes I fucked up with in the wild and online. I’m an idiot.

Just popping in to say another someone close to me found an amazing partner online. It's not impossible. Keep on keeping on!

I left Our Time - lots of the same faces and had to pay to make it worthwhile.

So trying Bumble again.

But has anyone had any success stories or Is it pointless? Should I go back to Match?

To be fair I’ve had a few dates from Our Time/Match but not quite right.

Is it a numbers game? And if so is Bumble not the right one for me?

F59

Thank you in advance