ADVICE
An Open Letter to All Single Gentlemen Looking for Love
“You’re too old for that!”
You’ve probably heard that a million times before, especially if you’re an older man searching for love.
Okay, realistically, you can be too old to start some new things.
But not love. There’s no age when love stops mattering to us, right? So when it comes to love, age really is just a number.
So, this one’s for all you single gentlemen looking for love, thinking you’ve missed your chance because of your age. Trust me, you haven’t.
Don’t be shy about jumping into the dating pool.
I get it. The idea of jumping back into the dating scene can seem daunting.
You’re not alone in feeling that way. I personally know people who think they’re past their prime, worried about what others might say, or are unsure about how to even start.
But guess what? There are also plenty of guys who don’t let age hold them back. They’re out there, dating and having the time of their lives. Not only that, many of them succeed in meeting the love of their lives.
Do you want to be one of them? Because you could be, you know. All you have to do is make a choice to rejoin the dating world.
Be comfortable in your own skin.
Don’t sweat your looks and whatever baggage you may be carrying from your past too much. We’ve all got our scars and life stories. Surely, you’ve met other people before who have their own lists of insecurities and failures in life. It’s just part of being human.
Being older isn’t a crime. If anything, it’s a badge of honor. You’ve lived, you’ve learned, and now you’re ready for love. Not only that, but at this point in your life, you’re likely better able to appreciate love and relationships.
The real newsflash? There are women out there who are actively looking for a man with your wisdom and experience. And the more aware you are of the worth you’ve earned in your years, the more attractive you become to them.
The internet can be your ticket.
Feeling stuck in your hometown? Or maybe you feel that even your city doesn’t have as much to offer you as it once did.
If you’ve searched for love in your local area and you still haven’t found it, then it’s time to broaden your horizons. It’s easier these days than it was before.
The internet is your ticket.
It’s no longer the uncharted territory that it once was. Single gentlemen looking for love have a lot of online resources to turn to nowadays. You can figure out if the site you’re using and the person you’re talking to are real and trustworthy.
Okay, so there’s still a bit of risk involved, but isn’t there always? Life is nothing without a little adventure anyway.
If you’re serious about finding love, you might need to go the extra mile — maybe even literally.
It’s not yet too late to look for love.
Ask yourself: do you want to meet someone special? Is love what you need?
Find the answers within yourself. If you know you want love in your life, then go look for it. Sure, dating as an older guy might not be everyone’s thing, but there are women out there who are looking for someone like you.
If age is the only thing holding you back, then nothing is holding you back. Age is just a detail, not a barrier.
It’s only too late for you when you say it is.
