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Navigating age gaps in relationships

I like to think I date a spectrum of ages, but more than once in my romantic life I’ve gone out with a much older man.

The first time was in college. At the time, I had an off-campus apartment and began a friendship with a neighbor some eight years older than myself. That friendship evolved into a relationship, despite his early reticence because of my age (then 20).

I dabbled in the older man spectrum a few times more, once with a guy 15 years my senior (that ended terribly) and another 12 years older (which ended mildly).

I’ve heard the concerns about such relationships: “What do they talk about?” or “He’s just using her as arm candy!” and “He just wants a young woman to bear his kids.” The first problem has never been an problem, the second complaint is possible, and heck, things ended before pregnancy was an issue.

In the past few years I’ve stuck with guys closer to my age, and have even found myself criticizing older men who seek those 22-year-olds for, well, any number of things. (Pot and kettle, I know!)

Now in my late 20s, I have a completely new dating dilemma: dating a younger man. I’ve never done it, save for a high school boyfriend two months younger, because I’ve never been attracted to someone born during the Reagan Administration. I’m looking for a serious relationship and kids (hopefully) in the next five years or so, but are men in their early 20s even thinking about that?

Fellas — what was on your mind during that period of your life? Sex? Career? Family? And to all of you, what age gap are you comfortable with in your relationships? What are some of the problems and blessings you experienced from them?

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By Sugar

August 7, 2008 7:56 AM | Link to this

I always go for the older men. They have money, and don’t play the stupid little games. They know what they want, they are stronger, and way more appealing than these young BOYS…….

I’ll take an older man ANYDAY!!!!

By MiltonMan

August 7, 2008 8:22 AM | Link to this

What is more important than age is the nationality of the woman. I quit dating American women (much too spoiled; money hungry; divorce oriented, etc.) & know only date Eastern European & Russian Women. They are much more family oriented & appreciate a man for more than just his money.

By MLL(mammalongleggs)

August 7, 2008 8:28 AM | Link to this

Good morning Good People, Wait a minute, wait a minute, Blanca you said earlier this week you never dated a friend but I guess yall skip the dating and went straight into a relationship.

I’ve dated them younger, way younger and older, too old. While I’ve expereinced that younger is more vibrante and spontaneous with longeivity, with the down side - very naive, I need to have someone my age who has flavored life and more grounded.

By Cemeeli

August 7, 2008 8:44 AM | Link to this

Football season is vastily approaching, yea-ya!

Morning People!

Breakfast: Jelly biscuits, grits and juice.

By Kylmer

August 7, 2008 8:47 AM | Link to this

It seems that the older that I get, the gap mysteriously seems to widen.

I’m attracted to much younger women, but a lot of that is that because I look young for my age—to them, initially it’s not as creepy, I guess.

Also, I’ve found maturity (or the lack of it) in the strangest places, so I can’t put all young women in a immaturity box anymore than I can say that every woman that’s my own is mature.

I do maintain that if people can stop playing games and if there is a real connection that’s deeper than physical attraction, navigating the gap shouldn’t be so hard.

Easier said than done, though..

By Kym aka Lady Sage

August 7, 2008 8:51 AM | Link to this

Good Morning All,

Did someone say Football?? Lawd how am I going to get in parenting, studying, and fantasy football all at the same time?

On Topic: I have dated a older man once..extremely needy fellow…didn’t last long.

By Diamond

August 7, 2008 8:53 AM | Link to this

Well my current bf is 9 yrs older then me…when we first starting seeing each other I was only 19. That was a big problem for my family, etc. He started to feel bad that I was so young and the reaction we got, that we ended our relationship. Now we are back together I’m older now 25 (OLD enough to not care what others think!)…the chemistry we had then we still have!! I’m just more experienced now~ but before we first started seeing one another I dated older men before him the oldest was 8 yrs older…I just seem to connect better with older men. I’m more mature for my age then some…However, during the time we werent’ together I tried sticking to guys around my age they were just so immature not ready for things like getting married, etc. However, they want a kid but not marriage…I don’t understand it. However, I’m back with him and loving him more and more each day. We talk about our careers, life, staying in shape, family, GOD, money, owning a home, politics, marriage, etc. I prefer older men b/c they are normally straightforward!! NO GAMES!

By Raqi

August 7, 2008 8:58 AM | Link to this

I found that I had better success with guys closer to my age. The one time I did give in and date older he was 13 years older and I now have a son with him. I know that could have happened with any other guy, but for some reason I was so trusting of him. I let my guard down. Maybe because he had his crap together.

After that craziness I tended to stay within my age range. Never dated more than 2 years younger. And my husband is only 6 months older.

By lurker

August 7, 2008 9:01 AM | Link to this

is more vibrante and spontaneous with longeivity,..meaning???

By a lurker

August 7, 2008 9:01 AM | Link to this

Blanca If you’re in your twenties, how much younger is younger?

By SexyLeggs

August 7, 2008 9:08 AM | Link to this

lurker you know what that means (lol).

Personally, I prefer older men because most do not play those silly mind games, and are usually more stable. However, I’m only approached by younger guys and find myself re-considering some things.

By QC-www.blackthen.com

August 7, 2008 9:11 AM | Link to this

Morning Bloggers

Age ain’t nothin but a number..feel free to get involved with whomever you want to…so what if that person is 5, 10, 15, 20, years older than you..It’s your life - ENJOY IT & BE HAPPY!

LEARN HOW TO “DO YOU & NOT OTHERS”

HAVE A GREAT DAY BLOGGERS

By Dan

August 7, 2008 9:13 AM | Link to this

From 12 to ooohhh 26,

A.D.I.D.D.A.S…went after it, got it, that was life (school, jobs, everything else kinda happened around it).

But as stated earlier, for a while all I dated were older women…so I can feel where you coming from..but when I started dating women my age (or younger) let us not forget, y’all play games too.

Guys play ‘em to have more sex with more women, y’all “test” the dude you’re with…

Sadly, that doesn’t change with age..

By melo

August 7, 2008 9:13 AM | Link to this

lurker,she means when younger,the pipe is stiffer for longer periods and she prefers that although she craves for the security of more monied older men…….

By Foots

August 7, 2008 9:19 AM | Link to this

Good Morning!!

Diamond I dated someone 8 years older than me when I was 18. My people never really knew how old he was, but they knew he was much older than me. It wasn’t really a problem for either of us, and it lasted 2 good years before I decided not to renew my subscription.

The oldest I’ve dated was 9 years older. For the longest time, I never attracted men my age, but about 4-5 years older, so that’s who I dated. I briefly dated a young man who was 7 years my junior, but I couldn’t help thinking about him as this “boy” and not a man, so I cancelled that order.

Now, I’d rather date men closer to my own age. It’s what makes me feel most comfortable and we seem to relate a little better.

By abc

August 7, 2008 9:26 AM | Link to this

I’ve dated women up to 15 years younger, although I wasn’t all that enthusiastic about it. The thing about having little to talk about is real, and as the older man, I didn’t enjoy it. It becomes a joke when she keeps saying over and over “I’ve never done that before!” If they’re too young, their life experience is too different. Even 8 or 10 years younger is too young for me.

I’ve dated women up to 7 years older. It got a little tiresome that they’d bring up the issue of age all the time, but other than that, I didn’t sense any problems with age.

Overall, it’s best if they’re within a couple years of my age, whether younger or older.

By Foots

August 7, 2008 9:39 AM | Link to this

Blanca You know what I’ve found with some of the guys I know? Very young men are really into family and marriage, the high school/college sweetheart thing. I know plenty of them that were engaged before they turned 23, some ended the engagement and some got married. I believe that if they get past that particular girl without marriage and babies, they start cutting the fool until they burn out.

By Dan

August 7, 2008 9:45 AM | Link to this

@Foots

It has less to do with “family and marriage” at that age, in fact I know very few guys that want that massive of a responsibility at the tender age of 18-23.

The “cutting the fool” is mostly about that initial heartbreak. The girl spend all that time and energy on, breaking out. Awww…man.

That, my dear, is when the terror begins…

By Blue Kolla

August 7, 2008 9:57 AM | Link to this

What up peepo?

Always had a thing for the older babe… remember knocking off this 32 year old broad when I was 19 in the backseat of a VW Golf at 2/3 in the AM. LOL fond memories…)

Anyway… any slim 25 - 45 (50 if they still got it together) can get it, as long as she comes in with some sense. But I have a hard time dealing with this 31-35 year old group of broads. I wonder what that’s about?

By Foots

August 7, 2008 9:59 AM | Link to this

Dan See? That’s why I said “some of the guys I know”. With them, yes, they were in love and wanted to be married. Just ask my brother-in-law. :-)

By abc

August 7, 2008 9:59 AM | Link to this

I concur with what Dan says. When that first real love breaks a young man’s heart, he’s most likely to go on a rampage, and it’ll be awhile before he really cares about another woman. I can testify to that. It’s almost like a vengeance, the way I chased women around. Like a contest, ‘how many can I have, then’.

I’ve seen it in somewhat older men too, when their marriages end — they’d come home to an empty house, their wives would be having affairs. I’d rather see them go on the rampage than disappear in despondence, and I’ve seen them go both ways.

Chicks talk about men they can’t trust, but in my experience, it’s far more common for the woman to display heartlessness. Perhaps the ones the chicks can’t trust are the ones whose trust got wiped out by another chick?

By Jan

August 7, 2008 10:00 AM | Link to this

*milton man * Eastern European & Russian Women aren’t in it for the money? What are they in it for, the passport?

By SexyLeggs

August 7, 2008 10:00 AM | Link to this

Good morning, Blanca, I believe yesterday you rec’d your highest blog rating. Am I correct?

PoppaG every NYer I know has a hellified mouth on them. I got out before I got too mean, yet kept my surival skils intact (lol).

OK, on topic…Blanca, you’re in your mid 20’s and would date younger…how younger. If you go too young you’ll be playing with an etch-a-sketch!

By Jazzyone

August 7, 2008 10:03 AM | Link to this

My man is 8 yrs younger the things that are different about us attract us to one another at this point. hes been married before has children and knows what it takes to have a successful relationship thus far. im going wiht it until then its all gravy…He was the one pushing the committed relationship thing not me, and the I love oyu not me. I was rushing to get into any of these things. Once I left the age thing outside I began to enjoy the relationship as it should be enjoyed..

I met his parents this weekend upon his request…so I think we are in a great place and honey that Youngin’ I’ll cutcha bout’ ya!

By Dan

August 7, 2008 10:10 AM | Link to this

@Jazzy

Now you know you put that pop, lock, and drop it on that young boy and got him open…..

Stop being bashful about it

By mytwocents as Fallen Angel

August 7, 2008 10:14 AM | Link to this

The interest I receive is most consistently from those born in the 60s & 80s. Thinkin I’ve entertained the 80s babies more cuz didn’t want another tryna play daddy. And if he thinks I got a baby face too, I’m thinkin he’s a perv… And not in a good way. Gonna turn over a new leaf & give em a try. *D@m’n! Gotta go back to Hairston’s…

Cheerleader You got the 49ers. No backsies :)

By Jazzyone

August 7, 2008 10:14 AM | Link to this

Dan…You know how it went down. ..(looking at you really really wide eyed like What?)…CTFU

By Poppa Grande

August 7, 2008 10:20 AM | Link to this

SexyL

every NYer I know has a hellified mouth on them. I got out before I got too mean, yet kept my surival skils intact (lol).

I’ve dealt with enough of NYers are not blatantly mean. Actually, most are quite cool. Now if you cross’em, you’ve got hell to pay. At least, that goes for the NYC women that I’ve dated.

On Topic

I’ve date all ages. Age doesn’t matter as long as you can relate to each other.

By melo

August 7, 2008 10:21 AM | Link to this

my wife is 11 yrs my junior…..extremely needy fellow,unlike your experience Kym,my wife is the needier one,im more care free..but she keeps me young…When i tell pple hw old iam they say u dnt look it, i dnt look it when i see myself in the mirror either and guys my age look crappy,old and huggard in their slumber…young chics are a blessing,especially if you have an attitude like mine and hers.Its great to feel 30 when in fact iam much older…… With all this medical advances in america, i knw even when i turn 72 and my heartbeat is slow and my bones are creaky and weak, my mind and my dizzle will still be sizling,so i can take care of wify……i want to be like Larry King….

By Foots

August 7, 2008 10:24 AM | Link to this

Jan Eastern European & Russian Women aren’t in it for the money? What are they in it for, the passport?

LOL!! Yeah, and the Green Card! Many of those women are in it for the money too, in the form of a better life in the United States. But if the men think it’s about love while they are busy financing their woman’s new lifestyle, then it’s about love. LMAO!!

Dan/abc I do agree about the broken heart thing for the most part. Many young guys seem particularly open to love, until that one that did them wrong. They don’t have enough experience with women to know that each woman is different, they just take it out indiscriminately on all women and hide their hearts.

So what brings them around? Do they get tired of hearing women who lump all men into one category (as dogs) and then realize that they’ve been doing the same thing to all women?

By Dan

August 7, 2008 10:27 AM | Link to this

@Jazzy

Don’t look at cha boy crazy…

the ladies I’ve dated have all said a version of the same thing…

“let’s see what this young boy got..”

By SexyLeggs

August 7, 2008 10:27 AM | Link to this

Never said anything about blatantly. I’m very nice and very mannerable. Upon meeting me you wouldn’t know I had a machete for a tongue. You’re right, most NYers are cool as ice!

Known fact age shouldn’t make a difference. If I should meet someone I’m compatible on world events, great conversationalist, excellent debator, gregarious, excellent kisser, and as long as I’m not robbing the cradle (or is it rocking) it’s on and popping.

By TJW

August 7, 2008 10:29 AM | Link to this

Throughout my early twenties, my standard rule of thumb was -2, +4. Of course, at that point in life a few years can mean a big difference in maturity and desires in life. Ended up marrying a lady 3 years older, so I’d say it worked out better then the younger ladies I had dated. I’m now pushing 30, and if I had to enter the dating pool again, I’d probably set the rule at +-5 years…

And the trick to ensure that she’s not marrying you for your money is to find a woman who does as well or better then yourself…

By Dan

August 7, 2008 10:30 AM | Link to this

@Foots

My “aha” moment came when I had to drive a crying woman from Lenox back to Clayton County.

I mean….it took a while to sink in, but I never want that to happen to me again.

By MLL(mammalongleggs)

August 7, 2008 10:31 AM | Link to this

Sorry lucker for the late response - to answer your question, younger guys are more active and they have spunk that older men don’t have. Can’t speak for all just the ones I know.

By Foots

August 7, 2008 10:31 AM | Link to this

Truth If you’re out there, I’m starting to agree about the feminization of men. What’s next? George Washington wigs???? Pantyhose

By Foots

August 7, 2008 10:33 AM | Link to this

And the trick to ensure that she’s not marrying you for your money is to find a woman who does as well or better then yourself…

I thought that the trick was to lead with your heart and mind, not with your wallet…

By demi

August 7, 2008 10:35 AM | Link to this

Blue Kolla doing the ages of 31 - 35, most women are still smarting over those crazy ways/relationships they went through in their 20’s.

However, I’m only approached by younger guys and find myself re-considering some things.

Sexy….elaborate

MLL trust, there are some cats in there 40’s that would put us young dudes to shame, LOL.

OK, on topic…Blanca, you’re in your mid 20’s and would date younger…how younger. If you go too young you’ll be playing with an etch-a-sketch!

Oh, the meanness of this blog, LOL.

Let’s see, I love older women period…as long as she looks good in my eyes, I could careless of what others think…Demi dont do young h0es now…but if I am still single in my 40’s, I will be hitting up dem 19-24 year olds…Like a fake R.Kelly…I will admit, this one 20-something got me rethinking a lot…maybe I will give them young women a chance, one day.

By jraw

August 7, 2008 10:42 AM | Link to this

When I was dating, I was never into younger chicks. They just brought too much drama. Older chicks were more experienced in life and more adventurous in the bedroom. Although my wife is 6 mos younger than me she was/is very mature.

By Cemeeli

August 7, 2008 10:44 AM | Link to this

Cheer coach It is relative what the Poppa say that upstate are some cool peeps. :)…Cousin Rasheeda the West Philly mamma showed me the best, and worst of when to slap a dude that ain’t paying attention. Lol, I was front row and center. Are you one reformed NY’er but will still slap a trick if she wronged you? 8)

By SexyLeggs

August 7, 2008 10:46 AM | Link to this

I wasn’t being mean demi. Don’t you dare start shyt! I haven’t said one mean word to Blanca.

By abc

August 7, 2008 10:47 AM | Link to this

I agree again with Dan, one becomes aware that such treatment of women is equivalent to being a sh1theel, and such a self-description will motivate a man to better things.

At about the same time, a man will have realized that the female characteristics that screwed him over in the first place are present in most women.

A man won’t expose himself again the way he did that first time. That way, if/when history repeats itself, it’s not so hard to overcome. This is a rather well-known phenomenon chicks typically refer to as “she ruined a perfectly good man”. A chick with good sense won’t even want a man to be that devoted.

By MLL(mammalongleggs)

August 7, 2008 10:50 AM | Link to this

No doubt Demi I’m not knocking older men.

By Cemeeli

August 7, 2008 10:53 AM | Link to this

Foots - I refuse, i refuse the thought. The movie was great. And nah, i can’t get the why a guy would wear tights at all, under his pants too.

By Cemeeli

August 7, 2008 10:53 AM | Link to this

Foots - I refuse, i refuse the thought. The movie was great. And nah, i can’t get the why a guy would wear tights at all, under his pants too.

By QC-www.blackthen.com

August 7, 2008 10:53 AM | Link to this

Hey Demi how are you….Are flying downtown any time soon?

Hey Cee-me-me

BK

By Foots

August 7, 2008 10:54 AM | Link to this

abc At about the same time, a man will have realized that the female characteristics that screwed him over in the first place are present in most women.

LOL!! They must be present in men too, or else he wouldn’t have had it in him to become a “sh1theel” for many YEARS. You’re on some old “women are evil” nonsense again today!! You funny!

By MLL(mammalongleggs)

August 7, 2008 10:56 AM | Link to this

I’m called a cougar if I date younger men and I’ll have a suga daddy if I date older men whoo hoo….

By Kym aka Lady Sage

August 7, 2008 10:57 AM | Link to this

LMAO @ the pantyhose article..LOL…yeah Truth maybe on to something…

Macy’s clerk: Good Morning Sir How may I help you?

Dude: Yeah I would like some pantyhose please..”

Macy’s clerk: Of course sir and what size and color are you looking for?

Dude: I am going to need a size 42 Mean Joe Green in a opaque black.

Macy’s clerk: Of course sir how many pairs?

Dude: One..

Macy’s clerk: Of course sir and if you purchase with your Macy’s card two pair you will get a third free.

Dude: Really? Well go ahead and hook me up with 2 Opaque Black and a Sheer Beige.

Macy’s clerk: Of course will that be all?

Dude: Yeah.. that it unles yall have those control jockeys on a special?

Truth: Is that Dude over at the pantyhose counter? Man what you doing your ole lady send you on a panty run or something?

Dude: Naw man I am grabbing me a couple of Opaques and a sheer to wear with..Dude hits the floor like a sack of potatoes as Macy store security surrounds Truth

Truth: I’m sick of this shyt..everyday its something..now they want us to wear pantyhose..you’ll never take me alive..”

By Jazzyone

August 7, 2008 10:58 AM | Link to this

I don’t give a fugg what they call me for being wiht a younger man…just make sure you put happy on the end of it…

By abc

August 7, 2008 10:59 AM | Link to this

No, foots, men realize the good things a woman can bring, and they realize the bullsh1t a woman can bring too. Becoming reconciled with that has to do with what will bring a man around to being marriage material.

It’s kind of a vicious cycle. Once trust is violated and people start to realize that in general, people just aren’t that trustworthy and likewise they don’t trust you that much, it hampers getting what they want from relationships. It goes along the lines of a thief believing that everyone wants to steal from him.

By Dan

August 7, 2008 11:05 AM | Link to this

@Foots

I don’t think abc is saying that (but he can clarify his own remarks).

What it is is a process that one woman starts off (not intentionally mind you) that causes a chain reaction affecting every woman after her, for a while at least. Same thing happens when a woman gets hurt, y’all hurt guys and then boom! the cycle starts over again.

The easiest way to describe it is a epidemology chart, where the carrier of the disease (heartbreak) affects hundreds possibly thousands of people. He/she carries the original strain of the virus, but even the mutated forms are still deadly potent.

Dan now congratulating himself for that elaborately simple metaphor….

By MLL(mammalongleggs)

August 7, 2008 11:07 AM | Link to this

Jazzyone how bout happy at the beginning - happy cougar

By jraw

August 7, 2008 11:07 AM | Link to this

off topic: I need to vent. Yesterday, I called my wife during my youngest son’s football practice and I asked her what was going on. She stated that they were scrimmaging an older team and I asked her if they were on offense or defense. She replies what is offense? WTF! After I explained the difference btw the two for the 50th time, I forgot who I was talking to and asked her what position he was playing. Needless to say she didn’t know that either. Luckily my oldest son didn’t have practice, so I told her to give the phone to him so he could give me the 411.

By SexyLeggs

August 7, 2008 11:12 AM | Link to this

Kym aka Lady Sage Truth needs come off lurker’s perch and shake your hand! That was funny!

By Jazzyone

August 7, 2008 11:13 AM | Link to this

Call it what you want I don’t consider myself a cougar, a woman thats in love with a strong man..How about you???

jraw can;t have everything..LMAOFF..

By Staceye AKA Black Mamba

August 7, 2008 11:13 AM | Link to this

It’s strange..I am not really attracted to older men. There have been occassions where he does not look his age..then I am all for it. I personally feel perved out when some dude with gray hairs tries to kick it to me. I do not want to feel like I am dating my daddy! There was this one time that I was seeing a guy who was tall, slim and had these long pretty locks and he did not dress like and older man…so I thought he was late twenties. I found out that he was 39. I loved his mental maturity that was in that body of a 28 year old man. The reason we ended was because he wanted a relationship and at the time I was not ready for one. But he was fine!!!! I tend to attract younger guys and older guys…hardly anybody my own age. Younger guys are good for fun and a great visual so I think that is where I’ll be since I am not looking for a relationship. Plus I am a hyperactive adult and I need somebody who can keep up with me in all aspects. (told you my dad calls me Ritalin Nation because he thinks I should be on it) LOL I can see me now….50 with the 30 year old man! The only thing and old man can do for me is show me to a young one!

Miltonman ow only date Eastern European & Russian Women That’s what you think buddy! They are just better at hiding it and playing the game! I too have dated Eastern Eurpoean men…I have met the women in their families…..same aim, different game!

But I have a hard time dealing with this 31-35 year old group of broads. I wonder what that’s about? Its because at 31 you know what you will and won’t deal with. You spend your 20’s making mistakes and dealing with unneeded drama because you are so infatuated. Then you learn and adapt the been there done that and do want to again attitude. So the same game/carp you can get over on with the 25 year old will not not work on the 35 year old.

Sexyleggs Girl I know about the hellified mouth…I will let a dude have it in a heartbeat without even thinking about it!

Poppa I’ve dealt with enough of NYers are not blatantly mean. Actually, most are quite cool. Now if you cross’em, you’ve got hell to pay. At least, that goes for the NYC women that I’ve dated Have we met? LOL

By mytwocents as Fallen Angel

August 7, 2008 11:14 AM | Link to this

Reformed? Hmm…demi’s girl, Lesbi say she see my crooked halo & broken wing at first glance. But you must go far to take me there. Takes so much energy to be nasty. Mo betta uses…

You ever let a jr one mess? Some say they’re eager to learn. But then forget to take notes in class.

By Foots

August 7, 2008 11:15 AM | Link to this

abc men realize the good things a woman can bring, and they realize the bullsh1t a woman can bring too. Becoming reconciled with that…

So you’re saying that before the first heartbreak, men have a rose-colored view of women, and after that heartbreak and a period of being a sh1theel, they begin to realize that a woman can be an angel and a devil at the same time?? So if the man had a more realistic view of people in general at the start, the initial heartbreak/breakup wouldn’t force him into such sh1theelery?

Kym LMAO!! Okay, I can’t breathe! Size 42?? HAHAHAHA!!!

By Jazzyone

August 7, 2008 11:15 AM | Link to this

I’m 42 my man is about to turn 35 yrs old. I don’t consider that cougar territory at all…I could see if i was 48 and hes like 20 something thats a cougar for ya…but hey if thats what you wanna call me..

PRRRRRRRR…..

By Cemeeli

August 7, 2008 11:18 AM | Link to this

“A man don’t usually fall no more then twice and if he does you’ll never know cause he wont say, for the fear of being fooled taken twice by the heart, it’s in his nature to be afraid, he starts to wonder if its really right, to let his past take control of his life, maybe he’ll run into hope, someone that’s right for him, and she’ll love freely and fall in love again.”

Undoubtedly it was the feeling, he is in love again. = Promotion.

Hey Miss QC, and Demi (still laughgas on the Lebo comnt from yesturday). a fool you are.

By QC-www.blackthen.com

August 7, 2008 11:21 AM | Link to this

So what would you call a strong older Man who’s in love with a strong yonger Woman???

HAPPY & IN LOVE

By melo

August 7, 2008 11:22 AM | Link to this

they begin to realize that a woman can be an angel and a devil at the same time?? and a lot of times,in my experience, the men(boys) lose their girls to slightly older men with deeper pockets and nice rides…the resentment is even greater in those circumstances…

By Keep it real! From Ohio

August 7, 2008 11:23 AM | Link to this

Hello All,

The younger the better! LOL I dated both younger ladies and slightly older ladies.

When I reached my thirty’s the younger ladies were coming on very strong but I learned I needed someone who had experience more in life and had grown from their experiences.

Therefore my beautiful wife is only 4 years younger than I am which still leads me to more teaching but I love every minute of being the Teacher.

By QC-www.blackthen.com

August 7, 2008 11:27 AM | Link to this

I’ll have to go back and read that if i have time….

By THE DIABOLICAL DK

August 7, 2008 11:30 AM | Link to this

Hey I say Date who makes ya happy.. I mean unless youre venturing into RKelly territory it is what it is.. I like my honey babes how they come.. If theyre older than me its ok.. As long as she treats me nice and there is a mutual respect then were cool.. If shes younger than me its cool.. You get the picture.. Its all about that mutual respect..

By Blue Kolla

August 7, 2008 11:30 AM | Link to this

jraw She stated that they were scrimmaging an older team and I asked her if they were on offense or defense. She replies what is offense? WTF!

Dude. LOL

QC So what would you call a strong older Man who’s in love with a strong yonger Woman???

I used to call him Blue Kolla.

By melo

August 7, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this

mamba are u saying NY women have no manners? i dated this one New yorker one time..it seems she was on welfare for long periods..so i let her go when i found out..but she dressed nice and had a nice, well furnished appartment,didnt understand her mind.But her mouth waz so foul,when we went to eat out,she never treated waiters good,its like she had pent up anger all the time.I took that to mean she had her fair share of hard knocks,living in those high rise,delapidated appartments like a bird and scrounging for a living,with no visible end to the plight,smetimes that will make u a real monster on the inside…the lyfestyle in new york is cold and hard,unless u on wall street…..

By SexyLeggs

August 7, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this

Ok, you have firmly planted George Michael in my head!

By Cemeeli

August 7, 2008 11:36 AM | Link to this

Hey there Blue.

By Demi-wanna-b

August 7, 2008 11:38 AM | Link to this

I was recently dating a man FOURTEEN years younger (for 2 years). Once the similac smell wore off, it was a very healthy, wonderful realtionship! I look and act much younger; he was actually the more mature in thought. Though it is strange to hear the “never done that before” line all the time. The biggest negative was from other people. the age difference was definitely an issue for his family, along with my skin color- which is for another time (I’ll never forget, “why is he dating that old, white broad” OUCH)

By For Real

August 7, 2008 11:43 AM | Link to this

Foots It’s like this:

Mom to daughters about men:

Mom: Listen baby, a man will take your heart stomp on it, shyt on it, drive over it, bury it, and will turn around and say “What I do?”

Mom to sons about women:

Mom: Son, go out a find you a wonderful woman that will love you, cook for you, clean your house, give you babies and take care of you as a man.

Mom to both children

Mom: Don’t listen to yo daddy he don’t know shyt.

Dad to Daughter

Dad: Hey baby girl you watch yourself round dem boys. I don’t care how many ways or how many times they say it, they will not die if they don’t have sex. Now, you got find yourself a man that takes care of you and love you like yo daddy.

Dad to son

Dad: Wear a rubber!!! Keep yo money in your pocket!!!! Get a job!!!! Oh and leave dem nasty hoEs alone. Trust me on that one. Dayumm crabs ain’t no joke!!!!

Do you understand now Foots?

By abc

August 7, 2008 11:46 AM | Link to this

Not exactly, foots.

Before that first heartbreak, most everyone (men included) have an open heart and high expectations. It’s a natural defense mechanism to protect that which has been damaged, so after the hurt, men and women alike will be slow to try it again.

A man’s typical reaction is to aggressively play the field with no mind for commitment, and no intention of getting too close to another woman. They learn what a woman can bring that’s positive, and learn that the things that hurt them about the first one are present in most women. That is a realistic view. The length of time and number of women it’ll take varies.

Everyone has their greater and lesser attributes. Lesser attributes for men can be said a reluctance to trust and commit, for women a propensity for lying and keeping secrets. Both are learned behaviors intended to protect themselves.

By QC-www.blackthen.com

August 7, 2008 11:50 AM | Link to this

She’ll probably call you tonight BK

CONGRATULATIONS TO MY GIRL “L”

i know you’re lurking, lol

By Beautiful

August 7, 2008 11:51 AM | Link to this

mood today tired. i need one of those B shot thingys.

i would love to stay around my age. being with a older man is pretty gross (over 50). if he doesn’t look his age, that’ll help.

By melo

August 7, 2008 11:56 AM | Link to this

mqew u see abc is on a roll today………….

By demi

August 7, 2008 12:01 PM | Link to this

mytwocents as Fallen Angel I see you read my last post yesterday…woman straighten that crooked halo and apply some duct tape on that wing LOL

So you’re saying that before the first heartbreak, men have a rose-colored view of women, and after that heartbreak and a period of being a sh1theel, they begin to realize that a woman can be an angel and a devil at the same time??

Yeah…kept in mind, who is the first woman men are taught to love? Unless I hate my mother, point blank…women would not get any love nor respect in the first place…Most women aren’t growing up with fathers in their house hold and never learn what a man is until their 30’s.

By SexyLeggs

August 7, 2008 12:02 PM | Link to this

As I previously stated, I went to lunch w/a 67 year old. Yes, I done fell and bumped my head. Felt I was at lunch w/my granddaddy. Watching him eat his salad w/bleu cheese dressing forming on the side of his mouth and he not even trying to lick it or wipe it off grossed me out. I quickly let that pendulum swing me back to reality.

By Beautiful

August 7, 2008 12:06 PM | Link to this

sexy yep!

By Blanca

August 7, 2008 12:07 PM | Link to this

Lurker We’re talking a 4-5 year difference…but for a woman in mid-late 20s, that seems quite significant in This decade. (35 man w/ 40 year old woman doesn’t seem to be a problem.) I think I’d be concerned at this age about where two 20-somethings are in their priorities.

By demi

August 7, 2008 12:11 PM | Link to this

QC Naw, I am hanging my tights up for good…Truth ain’t gon be using my a$$ for target practices..Fu.Da.ISHhh.Bishhh!!..See Demi, See Demi Run!!

Cee LOL…I will behave today

Folks y’all boy is speechless

Hello Demi-wanna-b, please to meet ya, LOL

By Cemeeli

August 7, 2008 12:13 PM | Link to this

Hi Melo.

I guess my heart is ‘somber even the more’ about the relationship thing, reading abc’s torrent. So not only does a chic like myself have to weed through the bs/playing game dudes. We also have to pick up egg shells cause dude is unassertive about getting close b/c he was burned by another woman.

The length of time and number of women it’ll take varies.

So she should wait on him?…sigh

Lawd help us.

By demi

August 7, 2008 12:14 PM | Link to this

SexyLeggs Ewwwwwww…LOL!!!!

By Staceye AKA Black Mamba

August 7, 2008 12:18 PM | Link to this

Melo I grew up in Manhattan (not the hood)But when i say I will let you have it…I mean I a m very nice, I am well mannered and I have great home training. So the chick you spoke of is a hoodrat is she is on welfare but spends her check in designers labels. I on the other hand will defend myself and will not bite my tongue if something offends me.

By Blue Kolla

August 7, 2008 12:23 PM | Link to this

Cee and C what’s up yoll?

By Mo (aka Moeisha)

August 7, 2008 12:29 PM | Link to this

Afternoon All! This topic is funny to me, I have been lurking for a moment but now I can chime in.

At one time, all I met were older men. For me that was an issue b/c my cutoff was 4yrs older (my brother is 4yrs older) and no more than 4yrs younger (baby sis is 7yrs younger). I would meet dudes 10, 12 yrs younger. Then the scrip flipped and I cannot for the life of me meet a dude my age or older. I am meeting nothing but younger men, 2-4 yrs younger (28-30). I think ex-hubby jinxed me, he was 2 yrs younger than me! In my relationships I have only dated 1 guy older than me (1yr older) and one my age. Like someone stated earlier, if you have things in common, like each other’s company then dont make age an issue. (Unless you are bordering on pedophile)

By Keep it real! From Ohio

August 7, 2008 12:33 PM | Link to this

Hey Sexy Leggs,

What were you hoping for?

Was he carrying Viagara?

Did he have the long paper (dollar bill yall)

Spill the real deal Sexy leggs!

By Dan

August 7, 2008 12:33 PM | Link to this

@Foots

To piggyback on abc’s (excellent posts).

Even after that decision to “get back on that horse” is made there exists a reluctance to engage that deep for males and females.

So that’s generally where we’re meeting each other these days:

Post breakup, post wh0re’in, pre open to new trust and new love.

By Blanca

August 7, 2008 12:34 PM | Link to this

SexyLeggs you�re in your mid 20�s and would date younger�how younger. If you go too young you�ll be playing with an etch-a-sketch! Girl I needed that laugh today - thank you!!! (And I’ll check the comments count…thanks for the heads-up!)

By Demigod33

August 7, 2008 12:36 PM | Link to this

Cemeeli girl look, if you meet a dude with those type of trust issues…just keep it moving. Save yourself the headaches and heartbreaks. To be honest, a dude should have move past those issues by 26/27.

Me, Imma Idontgiveafugga…I just think folks just need to grow up and face their past head on.

And right now, I don’t think you are readly for a relationship just yet…Just go out and just date…have fun meeting new sane/insane peeps

By Dan

August 7, 2008 12:37 PM | Link to this

@Foots

To piggyback on abc’s (excellent posts).

Even after that decision to “get back on that horse” is made there exists a reluctance to engage that deep for males and females.

So that’s generally where we’re meeting each other these days:

Post breakup, post wh0re’in, pre open to new trust and new love.

By QC-www.blackthen.com

August 7, 2008 12:38 PM | Link to this

Awwwwwww Dayummm Demi you can’t do that Truth will understand…why not just wait until it gets cold.

By Beautiful

August 7, 2008 12:42 PM | Link to this

i have a game for you guys! try to figure out what these say:

  • ._range

  • pawalkrk

  • ifland ififc

  • shcryame

  • calm storm

  • millio1n

  • va ders

  • merepeat

  • issue issue issue issue issue issue issue issue issue issue

  • 11111

    2:30am

  • By m'karyl

    August 7, 2008 12:46 PM | Link to this

    @Blanca

    I have found that the age gap is a lot less significant when a woman is in her 30’s to 40’s than in her 20’s…meaning that 4,5,6 years or so are not so important…but in your 20’s that could mean dating someone 18, 20, 21 or so…I met a guy that I found very attractive and such…but I was 45 and he was 32…a 13 year age gap…what really made me stop to look at the age difference was when I compared where I was in my life to where he was…i.e. I was 30 years old when he graduated from High School…I was graduating High School when he was in Kindergarten…when I moved to the ATL at 23 he was just going into 5th grade…that made me stop and realize that I may not be as comfortable with an age gap of more than 10 years younger if I were to make a more serious committment to a relationship with a younger man…but if it is just kicks and fun (hanging out, etc) then I am not so concerned…fun is fun.

    By Demigod33

    August 7, 2008 12:53 PM | Link to this

    QC LOL…you are one of those waaaaay undercover freaks huh?…Cool, lets play Doctors and nurses…QC is now beating Demi over the head with he Stethoscope

    I mean I am very nice, I am well mannered and I have great home training

    Ms.Eye I am calling bullshyt on that play…Just last week you hit me with a 6 foot feather whip and made me say,”Who’s yo momma”, like 50-thousand times.

    Demi is now dreaming about being handcuffs to Ms.Eye’s bed…But is now wondering why she is pulling out a 12in chainsaw

    By m'karyl

    August 7, 2008 12:58 PM | Link to this

    Currently, I live in a regon where there are a lot of older women dating younger men…it is quite common…and the interest seems to be mutual…it is quite a different experience because the younger men actually seem to be more attracted to older women here…10 to 15 year age gaps are not unusual…I have met 50 plus y/o women with men in their 30’s…40 plus y/o women with men in their late 20’s to mid 30’s…and the young heads are quite bold about it…I just had to let a 21 y/o FYT brother know that his age was a little too young for me…my daughter is 25…there does have to be a limit…at least for me…but lawd have mercy if the chile ain’t tempting…chocolate, smooth skin, sway back…zapatos grandes…fine smile and sweet disposition…if only my name was Terri…!!!!

    By Demigod33

    August 7, 2008 12:59 PM | Link to this

    Mo that’s cause yo a$$ is lil’n’cute as hell…looking like you just left high school..like 5 mintues ago…LOL

    Mo is now walking over to Demi’s desk and choking the b’jesus outta him.

    By Poppa Grande

    August 7, 2008 1:04 PM | Link to this

    Cee

    Listen to Demi…

    Just do you. You can’t control another person anyways. If you encounter something that you don’t like “keep it movin’” like Soul II Soul.

    SexyL

    You may have made that ol’ dude’s day. However, it’s more than obvious that you probably couldn’t have pulled an Anna Nicole Smith and marry an old rich dude if you couldn’t handle watching him eat…lol

    Staceye

    Have we met? LOL

    For some strange reason, I think that I would have remembered if we did…lol

    By Mo (aka Moeisha)

    August 7, 2008 1:04 PM | Link to this

    Beautiful I got a few of your answers

    ._range point blank range

    shcryame crying shame

    calm storm calm before the storm

    millio1n 1 in a million

    merepeat repeat after me

    By Perkle

    August 7, 2008 1:05 PM | Link to this

    I am 10 yrs younger than my husband. We have been very happily married for 10 years. When we first started dating, he thought I was older than I was and I thought he was younger than his actual age. We have never had any issues related to our age difference. I don’t see any problem dating someone who is younger or older than yourself but as with any relationship, you must be together for the right reasons.

    By Cemeeli

    August 7, 2008 1:07 PM | Link to this

    Demii “heard” ya. No need for me to date all willy nilly.

    QC post a song in honor of yourself.

    I am leaving right in a few making the roadtrip & pick up the boy…

    Vunerable shuts down in 3…2…1 hours and circle back to “momma don’t play that”!

    Ya’ll be easy.

    By QC-www.blackthen.com

    August 7, 2008 1:12 PM | Link to this

    LMAO..Demi does it really show the way i blog???? Have you read the August issue of blackhen.com You should wear your all white cotton tights with the air conditioned cape & shades….

    By Poppa Grande

    August 7, 2008 1:14 PM | Link to this

    Angie Here are a few more:

    va ders= Space Invaders pawalkrk= walk in the park issue issue issue issue issue issue issue issue issue issue = (2 possible answers) multple issues or issue after issue

    By "L"

    August 7, 2008 1:16 PM | Link to this

    Thanks QC.. Love the 11:21 post BTW. Having dated varied age ranges, I can say that its much better being with an older man.

    Of course, there are the naysayers but if you’re comfortable in your union, then nothing else matters.

    Besides, I’se gittin’ married, now

    By Poppa Grande

    August 7, 2008 1:17 PM | Link to this

    Angie Here’s one more… 2:30am = booty call j/k

    By SexyLeggs

    August 7, 2008 1:18 PM | Link to this

    You’re right, couldn’t have pulled an Anna Nicole on that one. If I go older, he would have to have some spunk, spark and able to walk upright.

    pawalkrk walk in the park

    ifland ififc want to say in and out of traffic but I don’t see a “t” (lol).

    By Beautiful

    August 7, 2008 1:18 PM | Link to this

    very good mo! i’ll post what y’all don’t figure out at 5.

    Perky you said what i said, just a slight diff. if dude doesn’t look 59, it’s all good.

    By QC-www.blackthen.com

    August 7, 2008 1:20 PM | Link to this

    Have a safe trip Cee-me

    By Beautiful

    August 7, 2008 1:21 PM | Link to this

    poppa issue is incorrect. sorry bruh!

    By Jessica

    August 7, 2008 1:22 PM | Link to this

    I usually find guys that slightly older than me appealing. But I’ve dated a guy who was almost 10 years older— to be honest— I think I could have taught him a thing or two. Right now, I’m dating a guy 2 years older than me..I just have always prefered for the guy to be older. Guys usually the same age are usually immature and not established.

    By Jazzyone

    August 7, 2008 1:22 PM | Link to this

    Yeah its cool, I don’t have to act younger to be with my man nor does he have to act older, we cna be ourselves, we both are equally yoked and I love it.
    The only diff we have that is current is he wants to run to vegas..I want to wait a min and have a small, initmate ceremony when the time is right..

    By Demigod33

    August 7, 2008 1:23 PM | Link to this

    QC I’ve been blog’in for a hot minute..what I’ve peeped is….Imma keep the rest to myself, LOL

    But I do miss my purple shirt and tights combo/w red dog’s boots…now I am getting all corporate, lol.

    By Jessica

    August 7, 2008 1:24 PM | Link to this

    I usually find guys that slightly older than me appealing. But I’ve dated a guy who was almost 10 years older— to be honest— I think I could have taught him a thing or two. Right now, I’m dating a guy 2 years older than me..I just have always prefered for the guy to be older. Guys usually the same age are usually immature and not established.

    By jraw

    August 7, 2008 1:25 PM | Link to this

    I just thought about it after reading m’karyl’s post. My Mom is a cougar she has been involved with man who is seven years older than me but he is cool and she seems happy. They have been together about 8 years.

    By Beautiful

    August 7, 2008 1:28 PM | Link to this

    jazzy do both! one for him and one for fam.

    By chakra7

    August 7, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this

    Hmmm, unless it’s a significant age gap like 8 years of more, I think the issue is more one of relevance - how relevant are you to each other’s stage in life/lifestyles? For instance, if you’re the older woman, depending on where he falls on the younger end of the spectrum can put to test whether you think he views you as up to speed with him or he may question if he is seasoned enough if you’re a woman who comes off as more refined as opposed to trendy - with neither being less than the other, just different. I view it more so as age being a reflection of relevance to each other - not age itself being the issue as long as everyone is legally an adult.

    By m'karyl

    August 7, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this

    *@SexyLeggs

    If I go older, he would have to have some spunk, spark and able to walk upright.…lol…I am not going to slam all baby boomer age men…many are still in excellent health and shape…but the older I get the more men I meet in my age group (generation) who have so many health issues and concerns…diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol, weight, physical limitions (arthritis, etc.), non-f******* organs…and it just seems that I am not interested in someone with all of those issues…mostly I am speaking of men between 50 and 65…now, if he ca still do jumpin jacks like Jack Lalane at an advanced age…well then all righty.

    By BeBe KID

    August 7, 2008 1:31 PM | Link to this

    Dating Cougars is a great experience but when the ageing process starts to accelerate, additional pounds develop into a potbelly, the breast and butt start to sag, varicose veins start to show, the hair turns gray and menopause begins. A trade in for a newer younger sleeker model becomes just that much more an attractive option. There is a big difference in a 25 year old body, 30 year old body and a 55 year old body unless you are a fitness freak and even the gym buffs show signs of ageing. Sex is 85% fantasy and with men it starts with the visual.

    By Foots

    August 7, 2008 1:31 PM | Link to this

    demi if you meet a dude with those type of trust issues…just keep it moving. Save yourself the headaches and heartbreaks. To be honest, a dude should have move past those issues by 26/27…I just think folks just need to grow up and face their past head on.

    I think that’s some real right there. The reality is, whenever you open your heart, you do it knowing that there is a risk involved. The bigger the risk, the greater the reward. The mature truly understand that.

    By mytwocents as Fallen Angel

    August 7, 2008 1:34 PM | Link to this

    Mama don’t… Be careful. And you know u gonna be #1 pushover- at least til school bell rings on Monday.

    By Beautiful

    August 7, 2008 1:38 PM | Link to this

    m’karyl that’s why i believe everyone should have a gym membership. exercising should be a part of your daily life … like breathing. health insurance companies should make it mandatory. if they show you haven’t been to the gym three times (minimum) this week, your policy will be threatened with cancellation. this will keep down cost and make all of these unhealthy men more healthier.

    By melo

    August 7, 2008 1:39 PM | Link to this

    very good mo! i’ll post what y’all don’t figure out at 5.,Beautiful u got those quizzes from the jamaican guy last nite? u must have had lots of fun together than,what time u finally went to bed?……

    By Dan

    August 7, 2008 1:40 PM | Link to this

    @foots

    You really can’t apply that investment strategy to love, cause a crack smoking father of 5 is a great risk…and the reward would be?…what, turning him from crack?

    One you could use is the buy and hold strategy, but even then invest in blue chips and in all cases…do your research.

    By SexyLeggs

    August 7, 2008 1:41 PM | Link to this

    Hell looks like I’m making my own case for younger men, along w/m’karyl. My exact sentiments. I’ve been blessed for now w NO health problems. They older dudes have a little bit of everything wrong w/them. I might run through the wall like they do in cartoons if I came across a non-function d….after all this time.

    By Dan

    August 7, 2008 1:42 PM | Link to this

    Great idea Beautiful

    But about the cats like me with old ball injuries….insurance paying for chronic maintenance….

    Or those genetically predisposed to certain illnesses…what about them?

    By Foots

    August 7, 2008 1:43 PM | Link to this

    Dan One must assume that common sense should apply to all transactions, whether financial or romantic. For people with no common sense, I advise hiding under a rock.

    By Beautiful

    August 7, 2008 1:43 PM | Link to this

    melo darling, i don’t do jamaicans.

    By SexyLeggs

    August 7, 2008 1:46 PM | Link to this

    How fortunate for me…my company just built us a health club in the basement…grand opening 8/18!!! WOO HOO, WOO HOO. Now I can tighten up my potbelly, work on the flab under my arms and try to soften the appearance of my varicose veins!

    By Beautiful

    August 7, 2008 1:48 PM | Link to this

    dan first off, let me get my head out the gutter. lmao.

    second, the doc will give a rx to the able. he is ABLE to get his azz to the gym three times a week!

    By Hotlanta

    August 7, 2008 1:49 PM | Link to this

    I will be 51 Saturday and I will be dayum if I had to go to the nursing home and graveyard to find myself a man. Love me some young fresh ones like Twitch and Joshua on “So You Think You Can Dance”. Milk does a body good. UMP, UMP, UMP

    By Hotlanta

    August 7, 2008 1:49 PM | Link to this

    I will be 51 Saturday and I will be dayum if I had to go to the nursing home and graveyard to find myself a man. Love me some young fresh ones like Twitch and Joshua on “So You Think You Can Dance”. Milk does a body good. UMP, UMP, UMP

    By Deeva4Life

    August 7, 2008 1:54 PM | Link to this

    JazzyOne Congrats! Sounds like you’ve found someone that compliments your life and that’s always a reason to celebrate.

    By Demi

    August 7, 2008 1:56 PM | Link to this

    m’karyl that’s why I believe everyone should have a gym membership.

    Naw B…Skinny girls need to stay out of the gym…I am tired of looking at bones in tight…I do feel more strippers need to stay in the gym, so I can look and watch for free.

    And why do I call girls with too tight boy-shorts, Ms. Yeast Infection

    By Jazzyone

    August 7, 2008 1:56 PM | Link to this

    Dan We can work with them sugah’ :-)

    By melo

    August 7, 2008 1:58 PM | Link to this

    i don’t do jamaicans why,u a racist….never heard of a dykk that coils or a pudsy that closes if the race aint right…i thoght black amercan girls have a thing for them jamas…..

    By SexyLeggs

    August 7, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this

    Hotlanta, my friend and I were texting throughout the show about Twitch and Joshua….

    Also Happy Upcoming Birthday! Hope you have a blast this weekend.

    By m'karyl

    August 7, 2008 2:06 PM | Link to this

    @Beautiful

    I am very fortunate that I have a good muscular build by genetics…even when I was an overweight teenager…but I believe in a good regime of phsyical activity to keep a person agile and fit…I walk, dance, etc. to keep a fairly good physique and health issues to a minimum…and I am in the process of adding to my routine for a more effective overall physical workout…something called Zumba Dancing…a latino dancercise type thing…have you noticed that some companies are offering employees incentives for participating in programs that help them with weight, cholesterol, high blood pressure and daibetes issues…and some places have seen a very positive reduction in health insurance cost for sure…and they want to do away with recess in public schools…yeah right.

    @Sexy

    Well, it is so true…I have to deal with it an a regular basis being in the same age group…I have an extreme lack of interest dealing with the baggage packages the they carry…I am far too active and agile to have the beast of burden…

    By Beautiful

    August 7, 2008 2:07 PM | Link to this

    alvin i’m skinny … whatcha sayin’? don’t make me have to come over there and show you how to do a push-up!!!

    melo when i meet my first cute jamaican, i’ll go for it just for you.

    By John

    August 7, 2008 2:10 PM | Link to this

    I am 41 and have found my fair share of women in their late 20s who used to date guys their age (or 3-4 years older), but now only date men in their late 30s or early 40s because the younger men they were dating did not have the maturity (know how to treat women or know what women want, for example) or stability they were looking for.

    Comments?

    By Mo (aka Moeisha)

    August 7, 2008 2:11 PM | Link to this

    Demi Thanks man, you are so silly! :0) Yeah you know I could go to any middle/high school and blend right in! LOL!

    By SexyLeggs

    August 7, 2008 2:11 PM | Link to this

    That was a back-handed slap beautiful.

    By QC - GONE 4 THE DAY

    August 7, 2008 2:12 PM | Link to this

    Aight i’m out bloggers…everyone have a nice evening…I have a PUBLIC BLOG ANNOUNCEMENT

    MY BROTHER IS ENGAGED TO A BEAUTIFUL, WONDERFUL LADY…”AND HE WENT TO JARED”

    HOLLA

    By John

    August 7, 2008 2:12 PM | Link to this

    I am 41 and have found my fair share of women in their late 20s who used to date guys their age (or 3-4 years older), but now only date men in their late 30s or early 40s because the younger men they were dating did not have the maturity (know how to treat women or know what women want, for example) or stability they were looking for.

    Comments?

    By John

    August 7, 2008 2:12 PM | Link to this

    I am 41 and have found my fair share of women in their late 20s who used to date guys their age (or 3-4 years older), but now only date men in their late 30s or early 40s because the younger men they were dating did not have the maturity (know how to treat women or know what women want, for example) or stability they were looking for.

    Comments?

    By m'karyl

    August 7, 2008 2:16 PM | Link to this

    @Hotlanta

    All righty now…milk is good for the bones and such…lol

    By SexyLeggs

    August 7, 2008 2:16 PM | Link to this

    m’karyl, there’s this 59 year old trying to get my attention. Seems like everytime I speak w/him he’s sorting his pills or he’s talking about how gout runs in his family or his insulin shots…I’m too young to hear that kind of talk (LOL).

    By Demi

    August 7, 2008 2:16 PM | Link to this

    B I can tell you all about push-up…with happy ending…Don’t toy with this young buck young lady, LOL

    By Poppa Grande

    August 7, 2008 2:20 PM | Link to this

    Beautiful

    health insurance companies should make it mandatory.

    The health insurance that I have (Cigna) reimburses my monthly gym fee.

    By Beautiful

    August 7, 2008 2:20 PM | Link to this

    QC that was fast! dang. they met, what two minutes ago?

    By Blanca

    August 7, 2008 2:21 PM | Link to this

    MLL Good morning Good People, Wait a minute, wait a minute, Blanca you said earlier this week you never dated a friend but I guess yall skip the dating and went straight into a relationship. You are right; I overstated the friendship. We were going on dates by the second week of knowing eachother, so I should have just said we started dating. But we weren’t exclusive for several months, thus the “evolution” of the friendship into the relationship.

    I should have made that clearer - sorry for the confusion.

    BTW, when I said I don’t date friends, I mean that I don’t date people I’ve known awhile on a platonic friendship. (I suppose that’s obvious.) I have, however, developed solid friendships with people while dabbling in the romantic side of things.

    By Page1908

    August 7, 2008 2:24 PM | Link to this

    Leggs Why did you go out with the 67 year old if you thought he was too old in the first place? What did you expect when you agreed to have lunch with him? Also, you have said that both young and old dudes step to you on a regular basis……..so still single? What is your preference in a mate at your age and have any of them even come close to fitting what you are looking for? Just curious

    By Demi

    August 7, 2008 2:24 PM | Link to this

    John you read like a sugar daddy…are you a sugar daddy?

    QC Ohhhhhhhh, your brother has found some steady puddy…I was wondering what happened to dude and I haven’t read his August news letter yet.

    By Kym aka Lady Sage

    August 7, 2008 2:24 PM | Link to this

    QC Someone snagged ole Darrell up..Well Congrats Darrell!!!! Good Job-Good Job!!!

    By abc

    August 7, 2008 2:25 PM | Link to this

    John, of course there are a lot of chicks like that… besides issues of maturity, there’s issues of means by which to treat them better.

    It doesn’t mean that other than their youth and possibly beauty, they have as much to offer as an older woman. They’re still 20-somethings.

    By SexyLeggs

    August 7, 2008 2:25 PM | Link to this

    QC Tell your brother I’m very glad he met someone and has fallen in love…Congratulations!

    By m'karyl

    August 7, 2008 2:28 PM | Link to this

    @SexyLeggs

    Uh-huh…exactly…5, 6, 7 pills a day…breakfast, lunch and dinner…uh, no thanks…and gout…have mercy…can eat anything…no thank you…I just can not get with it…see, that is one of the tradeoffs of being single as you age…some of the life issues that longevity with a spouse or long term SO provide are not available when you are old, feeble, in poor health and alone…I like to get up and go…not be worried about if you can go…lol

    By Mo (aka Moeisha)

    August 7, 2008 2:28 PM | Link to this

    PoppaG health insurance companies should make it mandatory.

    The health insurance that I have (Cigna) reimburses my monthly gym fee.

    Thats cool, need to check that out myself

    By Dan

    August 7, 2008 2:33 PM | Link to this

    @John

    Yes. We, of my generation, would call you Cake Daddy.

    Now, CD, here’s the surprising secret..while you have the means to “treat a woman well”, she’s still backdooring you (with your money) for some dude with gold teeth, dreadlocks, and 1800 children…

    So, fare thee well, CD!

    By QC - GONE 4 THE DAY

    August 7, 2008 2:33 PM | Link to this

    *Beautiful “two minutes ago” that’s cute…no it was longer than that, lol”

    I’m out for real this time

    Demi, lol

    By SexyLeggs

    August 7, 2008 2:37 PM | Link to this

    Why did you go out with the 67 year old Met him in a club and he seemed lively. Could have been the spirits taken over in me. Up close in personal over lunch he was too damn sluggish for me.

    Also, you have said that both young and old dudes step to you on a regular basis……..so still single? Yep. With one exception, those who are stepping to me aren’t looking for a relationship, just booty!!!! Got it!

    What is your preference in a mate at your age and have any of them even come close to fitting what you are looking for? My preference is to be with one who sincerely want to work at having a relationship. I’m looking for someone who respects me and want to be with me only. I’m not looking for a B.U.D.D.Y!!! I don’t want to share with another woman. My preference is have a mate who wants to build a life w/me. My preference is to be with someone whom together we can build each other up. My preference is to have open and honest communication with the person I’m involved with. Right now, I don’t have that and that’s why I’m still going at it solo. Nothing wrong w/you being curious. If there’s anything else you’d like to know just ask me.

    By Blanca

    August 7, 2008 2:39 PM | Link to this

    Just saw this story on our site about tailor-made matchmaking. $675 to meet five people? Hmm….

    By Beautiful

    August 7, 2008 2:40 PM | Link to this

    QC it couldn’t have been long. i saw him in April i believe.

    By Poppa Grande

    August 7, 2008 2:42 PM | Link to this

    Mo

    I’m sure that the blood pressure concern (it seems that my folks passed some prediposition to me) is what allows them to do it that way.

    It isn’t majorly high, but the gym membership was like a prescription instead of pills. With diet and exercise, I keep it under control.

    I’m sure that they rather pay my $25 LA fitness bill than a few nights stay at Piedmont or Crawfod Long or worse (medication or surgery.).

    By lurker

    August 7, 2008 2:42 PM | Link to this

    MiltonMan
    So you have that “Wesley Snipes” syndrome too huh?

    BeBeKid

    Ever thought trading and upgrading is ever fleeting? While you’re trading and upgrading that solid 45/55 year old for a younger model, the inescapable hand of time waits for no man and the clock ticks for even the finest, fittest and bestest, yes bestest of us. You breathing? It’s ticking. Unless you’ve found the fountain of youth, you should stick with that model that’s faired rather well rather than spend all your monopoly money buying, only to discover your own self on the back at the bottom of the heap. Eye candy is a trick.

    By John

    August 7, 2008 2:44 PM | Link to this

    Many women like to date older men as long as they are in good shape (no beer belly, etc.) and mature. One thing women don’t like is older men acting like they are 15 years younger than their age - turnoff to women. Correct?

    By The Spirit of Amazon Red

    August 7, 2008 2:46 PM | Link to this

    Angie

    You at it again? Leave him alone, let him be happy. eyeroll

    By SexyLeggs

    August 7, 2008 2:46 PM | Link to this

    Beautiful, that’s nothing you need to comment on. If she said it’s been longer than 2 mins. you keep it moving. How long it’s been really is no concern of yours unless he proposed to you and took it back (J/K). Got my drift?

    By Jazzyone

    August 7, 2008 2:47 PM | Link to this

    Beautiful um ya met..and um what???

    By Dan

    August 7, 2008 2:50 PM | Link to this

    @John

    Yeah, they do. But what I feel is my duty to let you know is: the game has changed.

    Be mindful of taking these ladies to places they’ve never been, giving them anything (expecting reciprocity) for that matter anything at all, and until you really serious with the babe (like move in, met Moms) don’t take it too serious….

    Cause they be in pockets like lint these days…

    jus sayin

    By Jazzyone

    August 7, 2008 2:53 PM | Link to this

    Um I have the same question will he back up in here talking about getting to know a woman before he poped the question…its posted here so why not be curious..ya need to back up off her kay?! Just a few shorts months ago he was talking about women and the ins and outs turn off and turn on of dating so um yeah that was quick..

    By SexyLeggs

    August 7, 2008 2:54 PM | Link to this

    I’m on the same page with SpiritofARed.

    By Beautiful

    August 7, 2008 2:56 PM | Link to this

    poppa thanks! i’m looking into my coverage now.

    By Jazzyone

    August 7, 2008 2:56 PM | Link to this

    Um I have the same question will he back up in here talking about getting to know a woman before he poped the question…its posted here so why not be curious..ya need to back up off her kay?! Just a few shorts months ago he was talking about women and the ins and outs turn off and turn on of dating so um yeah that was quick..

    By Stop Hatin - DAMN!

    August 7, 2008 2:57 PM | Link to this

    So what you saw him in April he saw you too; but that does’nt mean he did’nt have any other female friends *DAMN LET IT GO AND LET HIM BE HAPPY WITH HIS FUTURE WIFE

    CONGRATULATIONS DARRELL & FIANCE’

    it’s always ONE in da crowd to HATE

    LET IT GO BEAUTIFUL - JUST LET IT GO!

    By Jazzyone

    August 7, 2008 2:58 PM | Link to this

    Unless hes engaged to one of you or Amazred..LMAOFF!

    By Beautiful

    August 7, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this

    ared don’t start. it just amazes me how fast men move. now that’s fast.

    bigd i wish y’all the best of luck!

    and i will continue to comment on whatever i choose.

    By melo

    August 7, 2008 3:01 PM | Link to this

    Many women like to date older men do u date younger ones John? When i did, it was for a purpose,to get my stats and earn some experience.Most of them did not have good brains atop their heads,only good bodies.The younger girls were doing the same and some wld 2 time and get with their same age boys.I did not mind coz i understoo the game they were playing. Do u get anything outa of endlessly dating younger women or you dnt mind being the ATM? on wheels?

    By MLL(mammalongleggs)

    August 7, 2008 3:01 PM | Link to this

    Understand Blanca

    hey Beautiful that was quick though, last time I talked to him in May he was still searching…

    By Foots

    August 7, 2008 3:01 PM | Link to this

    Jazzyone I would love to hear the story of how they met and connected also. I’m always up for a happily ever after story.

    QC Can you guys have a Blog Section at the wedding? We’ll bring our own food and several varieties of Fanta, as usual.

    By Dan

    August 7, 2008 3:02 PM | Link to this

    @Jazzy and Beautiful

    I’ma say this about Darrell

    I’m glad he found someone, and we shouldn’t be questioning his decisions…he is after all a grown man.

    plus, that fie get ‘em errtime!

    By SexyLeggs

    August 7, 2008 3:02 PM | Link to this

    It may be quick for us but since he’s not on this blog it really isn’t any of our business.

    By Poppa Grande

    August 7, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this

    Mo & Angie

    There was form that the doctor had to fill out. But that was really about it.

    At my wife’s firm, the gm membership can be reimbursed through the flexplan. (So you are kinda paying yourself back through those funds out of your check.) - They have Blue Cross/Blue Shield of GA and they aren’t paying for ish.

    Cigna isn’t exactly cheap, but they have been reliable when needed for some reason.

    By Stop Hatin - DAMN!

    August 7, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this

    It may seem short length to us but i’m sure he was’nt up here telling all his business. I doubt he’ll be back. I prefer to date older men myself; I’m 29 and my Man is 42.

    By Foots

    August 7, 2008 3:07 PM | Link to this

    it just amazes me how fast men move.

    I think that’s a lesson to those who will date a man for years and years and dude still says he’s not ready. A man who knows what he wants knows if he’s found what he was looking for and makes that move.

    Congrats Darrell!! Come tell us the story, man!!

    By SexyLeggs

    August 7, 2008 3:07 PM | Link to this

    We’ve talked many times on here about “love at first sight” and who believes in it and who doesn’t. Hell, when it happens you no longer have control. Let the heart guide you. He’s been looking for someone evenly yoked with him and glad he found her or she found him = they’ve connected!

    By Atl Lady

    August 7, 2008 3:08 PM | Link to this

    BlancaThe only thing I’m going to pay $675 for is a plane ticket. I can meet men all day everyday for nothing.

    By Foots

    August 7, 2008 3:10 PM | Link to this

    Do u get anything outa of endlessly dating younger women or you dnt mind being the ATM? on wheels?

    melo You’re in the same boat with John, so why you on him? You’ve already admitted that your wife is 11 years your junior.

    By Kym aka Lady Sage

    August 7, 2008 3:12 PM | Link to this

    Lawd sweet pickles and onions I tell you the truth..so you saw him and he was single in April And??..Hell this is August..why in the hell is it when people get engaged or get preggie..do folks start counting..

    Now he was just single last Tuesday..

    She didn’t look preggie when I saw her a month ago.

    Hell fire..some people meet someone and they just know this is the one for me so they lock in their bid, turn in their card, and head off to Jared or Solomon Brothers. Done.

    By What I wanna know is

    August 7, 2008 3:13 PM | Link to this

    …is she a conservative too.

    Lawd, two Black Conservatives..sign ‘em up for the McCain ad ret now

    By SexyLeggs

    August 7, 2008 3:13 PM | Link to this

    JazzyOne, it may be a fellow blogger and then again it may not, but it’s not me.

    By MLL(mammalongleggs)

    August 7, 2008 3:15 PM | Link to this

    Stop Hatin I don’t think anyone is on here hating…let the hair down on the back of your neck….try being a little more selfish with your with your snappyness LOL

    By SexyLeggs

    August 7, 2008 3:16 PM | Link to this

    I’d like to start saying this Lawd sweet pickles and onions but it just sounds too old coming out of my mouth (ROFL).

    By melo

    August 7, 2008 3:17 PM | Link to this

    it just amazes me how fast men move im with u on that Beautiful,the man shld have waited until the kids were grown….maybe he just luvs pain…… If my wife were to divorce me,no way im getting dwn on my knees to buy me sme more trble,heartache and pain…..i knew darrell had a soft spot…

    By Mo (aka Moeisha)

    August 7, 2008 3:19 PM | Link to this

    PoppaG I have BC/BS of GA too and you are right, they dont pay for ish and they are expensive.

    QC Tell Darrell congrats!! Glad he has found that someone

    By Poppa Grande

    August 7, 2008 3:22 PM | Link to this

    Foots

    I think that’s a lesson to those who will date a man for years and years and dude still says he’s not ready. A man who knows what he wants knows if he’s found what he was looking for and makes that move.

    Truth has been saying that for a while now.

    Men may talk a lot of ish, but when we say that we aren’t ready…ladies need to listen.

    The wife and I had only been dating 6 months when we got engaged.

    We had a long engagement, though. 18 months. She was studying for the GA and FL Bar exams and I want her focused on that.

    By John

    August 7, 2008 3:22 PM | Link to this

    melo, yes I do date younger women, but those who are more mature, not the ditzy eye-candy. I have been around the blcok enoguh times to know when they try to use me as an ATM. LOL

    By lurker

    August 7, 2008 3:29 PM | Link to this

    *What I wanna know is * LOL

    Angie Sound just a trite jealous if I ever heard it? Aren’t you striving for the same? If you can’t beat ‘em join ‘em. Don’t be a killjoy. Some folks just gotta bring the negative all the daggone time.

    By Kym aka Lady Sage

    August 7, 2008 3:30 PM | Link to this

    Sexyleggs I am trying to work on my cursing…so I am using the replacement method..its a slow process

    Melo here you go..why does he have to be soft? Why can’t do have met a nice woman that impressed him so he wanted to make it a done deal? Naww here you go singing Keb Mo’s “The Itch” Pat that man on the back and give him a high-five and bless his path..Monkey nuts I tell you the truth

    By Demi

    August 7, 2008 3:36 PM | Link to this

    Monkey nuts I tell you the truth

    Lawd help me, LOL!!!!

    By Diyamond

    August 7, 2008 3:42 PM | Link to this

    Kym that was cute and so true - why does he have to be soft Melo you need to let it go and give him his props smdh Hell at least he went to Jared her ring ain’t cheap i’m sure it’s cute.

    Congrats Darrell aka Wordsmith

    By Staceye AKA Black Mamba

    August 7, 2008 3:54 PM | Link to this

    Demi LMAO..you are too funny! That’s right…you had better behave…or else!

    **High 5 to Jraw’s mami for getting her young man on! I ain’t mad at her! heck men have been dating young girls for centuries. That goes to show…just because a women gets older she does not become undesirable. I’m going to be like Sexyleggs when I grow up! LOL

    BebeKid I understand sex is visual…but men don’t look at that hot when they age either….prenant bellies and pubes looking like Christmas tinsel, receding hairlines or non at all….just not cute!

    Beautiful I agree wiht the gym memership. My job has a gym downstairs…there is no excuse for the fatties to remain that way. If you can take the elevator down to get food…then walk your big azz up the stairs afterwards. Get more excercise than lifting the fork to your mouth and walking to the fridge to get more food. Try lifting weights instead of steaks!

    Hotlanta Happy B-day mami. And girrrrl Twitch and Joshua can get it. They are so cute! I wanna squeeze Josh’s booty! LOL

    Dan I understand genetically being proned to certain diseases….the women in my family all have hypertension..I don’t. Grammy has Diabetes….I don’t. It is all about working out and not eating crap on most things. Breast cancer…cancer period can’t be helped. But I know my grandpa died of colon cancer so I take more precautions by eating high fiber and screening to prevent it from happening to me.

    Sexyleggs You mean to tell me you had on beer goggles when you met granddaddy? LOL

    By melo

    August 7, 2008 3:56 PM | Link to this

    FOOTS,was just asking him a qs and glad i got the reply,.enoguh times to know when they try to use me as an ATM.. Kym..well the man didnt have a girl 2 mthns ago,now he is on a swirl and went str8 to Jared…the pastor got some nice pudsy,thats all i can read on this…..its too soon and swift…..a nice woman that impressed him so he wanted to make it a done deal? i knw smeone on the blog who shall remain nameless who seems as swift as Darrell,thats one weakness with some older men who never tasted enough pudsy in their youth,they are too quick to commit……

    By Foots

    August 7, 2008 3:57 PM | Link to this

    Big Poppa Men may talk a lot of ish, but when we say that we aren’t ready…ladies need to listen. The wife and I had only been dating 6 months when we got engaged.

    Several dudes I work with were engaged in less than 6 months. Some other ones I know met their wives in college and waited until graduation or the finances got right to get married. But they had plans to marry that woman. The rest of the married men I know were engaged within two years of first meeting their wife.

    When a dude is ready, it doesn’t take him long at all to know if he wants a particular woman to be his girlfriend, or even wife. They lock down who they want even if they can’t get to Jared right away. Subconsciously, women know that, most just make excuses for why it’s taking dude so long to even say “You’re my Girlfriend”.

    Like they say, when you know, you know.

    Kym I am trying to work on my cursing…so I am using the replacement method..

    Before you snag Holy Biscuits and Gravy!!, can you put me down for that one? I need to work on replacements too. LOL!!

    By Foots

    August 7, 2008 3:59 PM | Link to this

    Staceye If you can take the elevator down to get food…then walk your big azz up the stairs afterwards.

    Holy Biscuits and Gravy girl!! That’s not nice!! LMAO!

    I wanna squeeze Josh’s booty! LOL

    Yeah,^^^ what she said. He’s been eating biscuits and gravy. That’s one solid young man!

    By melo

    August 7, 2008 3:59 PM | Link to this

    Hell at least he went to Jared her ring ain’t cheap i’m sure it’s cute.,Diyamond u females have the same disease esp as it relates to diamonds and marriage..u just swoon without looking at the merits…Sound just a trite jealous if I ever heard it? u too lurker,this thing is going to bomb..watch this space….actually, u never going to hear about hw bad it went dwn coz my man will be in hiding……

    By SexyLeggs

    August 7, 2008 4:02 PM | Link to this

    Thanks for the compliment! Technically, yes to the beer goggles. While we slowly walked back to my car and he opened the door for me and I began to fasten my seat belt I look at him to say goodbye and all I was “hungry life a wolf” in his eyes.

    PoppaG you may be right in that I made this day. No harm, no foul!

    By Kym aka Lady Sage

    August 7, 2008 4:05 PM | Link to this

    Foots You got it..but I may have to borrow it from time to time and you are welcome to use Flubber Bubble, Monkey Nuts, and Flapjack Step all the way back!! LOL

    By Staceye AKA Black Mamba

    August 7, 2008 4:06 PM | Link to this

    Foots Holy Biscuits and Gravy girl!! That’s not nice! Those same biscuits and gravy is why the are like that in the first place! LOL I just don’t believe in letting yourself go.

    By Foots

    August 7, 2008 4:12 PM | Link to this

    Kym Thanks!! I can use Flubber Bubble right now!

    Staceye Those same biscuits and gravy is why the are like that in the first place!

    Flubber Bubble girl!! That’s not nice! LOL!

    By Poppa Grande

    August 7, 2008 4:14 PM | Link to this

    thats one weakness with some older men who never tasted enough pudsy in their youth,they are too quick to commit

    That’s not necessarily true. For me, I’ve have enough. I THOROUGHLY enjoyed my 19-27s. I did a world tour literally trying to get some from all 7 continents (If it hadn’t been for Antarctica, I’d a done it.)

    Brazil, Italy, Congo/Zaire/Morocco, Tokyo, San Juan, PR, Guadalajara, Mexico, I’ve been all over and most places, I met females. For me, I wasn’t hurt by anyone. I was just enjoying freedom. Freedom to go and do anything that I wanted. Kitty became boring and easy to get, being a ballplayer made it even easier for kitty.

    Then I wanted to try to make something last. After three attempts, I found the wifey. In May, we will celebrate 10 anniversary, and she gets a shopping spree in NYC.

    By mytwocents

    August 7, 2008 4:14 PM | Link to this

    Oooh a wedding in our midst. Wanna plan another one… All the best, Darrell & L!

    What’s comical is, some of the same ones lookin all crazy the other day when 2C said it’s all good to mix it up with the kids kinda early if it’s determined they’re a person of substance or whateva. No luv for that, but a semi-quick engagement which involves kids? Hi-five! Luckily we need no endorsements to get our grown up on. Gotta do what your heart tells you is right and d@mn what someone else’s may suggest.

    demi Ain’t no future in ya frontin’. Crooked suits me best.

    By Page1908

    August 7, 2008 4:16 PM | Link to this

    Staceye LOL @ Christmas Tinsel Pubes! gross CTFU

    By melo

    August 7, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this

    Several dudes I work with were engaged in less than 6 months usually a protectionist move,if u ask me…one of those 2,usually the weaker party is pushing for the emergency entry point……

    By Demi

    August 7, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this

    mytwocents lol…But your halo is looking a bit thugged out…picture trick daddy in heaven…i can see that dude try to get his mack on with sarah, ruth and mary.

    you are my girl though

    By Foots

    August 7, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this

    melo one of those 2,usually the weaker party is pushing for the emergency entry point

    Not at all. Some people do everything they want to do, then want to settle down. If they find that person, what’s the problem? I can see if they were 20 something, but this dude is in his 40s. He knows what he wants.

    How long did you date your young wife before you proposed?

    By SexyLeggs

    August 7, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this

    See that’s what’s wrong. Some crab in the barrell is always trying to pull the crab trying to get out back down with jabs to the back, the head, between the eyes. Dang, just be happy for Darrell. His love, his beliefs, his desire to be married is his and his alone!

    By Kym aka Lady Sage

    August 7, 2008 4:26 PM | Link to this

    Its just a Shucky Ducky shame that folks can’t just say Well alright man Congrats!!..wish you well, here’s 50.00 bucks get that last lap dance on me.

    But no all the Monkey Nut Bama Slammers coming flying out of the woodwork..guns blazing.

    “It’s too soon.. You are doom.. Run Toby Run”!!.. I mean really..some of ya’ll need to do better.

    By melo

    August 7, 2008 4:27 PM | Link to this

    thats one weakness with some older men, my some in there waz meant to absolve u of that calamity,seeing u still going strong……….im not blessing this one..not yet…so no happy ever after from me at this time…sorry….i dnt wanna be a witness to a fad……….

    By Foots

    August 7, 2008 4:29 PM | Link to this

    melo And if it were the way you said, it would seem to me that the one who could be “pushed” into marriage is the weaker party. They have left the most important decision of their lives to another person and caved. That’s not coming from a position of knowledge and strength. The other party is the one coming from the position of decision-maker.

    By Foots

    August 7, 2008 4:32 PM | Link to this

    Kym here’s 50.00 bucks get that last lap dance on me.

    Squeaky Slinkys! $50.00? He could get 2 lap dances and 2 beers for $20 at Mardi Gras off Powers Ferry by the Publix. Don’t ask me how I know. LOL!

    By Demi

    August 7, 2008 4:34 PM | Link to this

    Same men needs lots of women For their passion to feel But I want only you, girl…

    Melo I think some men just aren’t built to be players you know…just my opinion.

    By Poppa Grande

    August 7, 2008 4:35 PM | Link to this

    Melo

    No problems. My point is as I always say. Everybody is different.

    I’m sure the Darrell could care less what I think. I do wish him the best. Since he has been married before I think that he has an idea of what its like.

    By melo

    August 7, 2008 4:37 PM | Link to this

    The other party is the one coming from the position of decision-makerthats hw it looks be4 marriage and living-in together.The weakness is only revealed once they move in 2gether,and u realize this jack got no balls..but because u are flustered with seemingly lots of luv pre-marriage,u think oh,he is in luv and in charge…..

    By Kym aka Lady Sage

    August 7, 2008 4:38 PM | Link to this

    Foots I was accounting for the current economic conditions.. I mean strippers got to eat too. Right? And I would hope they would at least get him one of those nice Vegas Showgirl type strippers and not just some bare-tooth chick working for some lunchmeat and bread.

    By SexyLeggs

    August 7, 2008 4:40 PM | Link to this

    You’re funny melo, don’t think he’s waiting on your blessing!

    Ok, folks enjoy. I’m going to try this a 2nd time. Orientation tonight not last night as a parent told me!

    By melo

    August 7, 2008 4:41 PM | Link to this

    Some crab in the barrell is always trying to pull the crab if u were acting like a true african auntie sexxy, u wanna knw what kinda girl is sweeping ur nephew off his feet so quick like that..i didnt hear u ask about the girl…thats why my antenna is up,my 6th sense is just not comfy on this,im sorry u all see it diff and im spoiling the party 4 ya………..

    By Alvin

    August 7, 2008 4:44 PM | Link to this

    melo stop being mean dude, LOL…I truly understand where you r coming from…but dude ain’t here to make a comeback…you must be stress out today…I am senting some D.R. women to help you relax, LOL.

    By melo

    August 7, 2008 4:46 PM | Link to this

    think some men just aren’t built to be players you know…just my opinion. u right, and for those types of men,they need as much time to learn the nuances about the other sexx.Hw do u make a lyfe long decision about the girl,her fam,history etc, in 2 minutes????…dnt look logical in my eyes. thats hollywood type shyyt….

    By jazzyone

    August 7, 2008 4:47 PM | Link to this

    Um sexy I didn’t think it was you at all..

    Kym it was posted here so its open for a question. Im not here enought to know or really care who the fugg hes marrying great for him and congrats..

    Just thought he was single the last time I was here…no one is hating I have a man never lacking int hat dept nor is a proposal foreign to me how about you?? Honestly do you really thing I give a fugg who this cat is about to tie the know with um…no…some of ya broads need some dyk and nuts…

    By Foots

    August 7, 2008 4:49 PM | Link to this

    Kym Oh, okay. $50.00 would be cool then.

    Now usually, I don’t do this, but ah….Gone keep the party going!!! LOL!

    Foots tosses Darrell an extra $20 for the leg band

    By melo

    August 7, 2008 4:49 PM | Link to this

    Happy long one Darrel,wish u many blissful ones…!!!!!! (i had to do the shout out coz uncle ray ray nudged me and gave me a mean face)

    By jazzyone

    August 7, 2008 4:51 PM | Link to this

    Sexy its the blogs business cause his spokeperson put it in print….so if we would have ignored it people would still have something to say.

    CONGRATS DERRELL I was and am not haitng great that he met and found someone thats always great

    By lurker

    August 7, 2008 4:54 PM | Link to this

    Melo Ain’t nobody said nothing bout if/when it’s going to fall apart. We just saying congrats. Heck waiting for the bottom to fall out applies to any/all relationships these days. Lasting or not could go either way. Live in the moment please.

    By melo

    August 7, 2008 4:55 PM | Link to this

    How long did you date your young wife before you proposed? lemme see,(counting on my finger) 3 yrs….

    By ????? Why Melo, Why

    August 7, 2008 4:58 PM | Link to this

    MELO….GO EAT YOURSELF!

    YOU ARE SUCH A BITTER PERSON

    By melo

    August 7, 2008 4:59 PM | Link to this

    lurker,okay mummy……..i see u got tears in ur eyes,happy for bro darrell……

    By Demi

    August 7, 2008 4:59 PM | Link to this

    jazzyone how you gone come on here all late’n’shyt and post the truth…you ain’t right

    By Staceye AKA Black Mamba

    August 7, 2008 5:01 PM | Link to this

    Alvin You trying to send me to melo? LOL

    By melo

    August 7, 2008 5:03 PM | Link to this

    YOU ARE SUCH A BITTER PERSON thats not nice…..

    By Woman Lurker (not demi)

    August 7, 2008 5:03 PM | Link to this

    melo 3 years dude…how dare you gonna drag that poor woman along for that long??!!

    By Beautiful

    August 7, 2008 5:05 PM | Link to this

    answers if by land, two ifs by sea - tennis shoes - once upon a time.

    By Demi

    August 7, 2008 5:06 PM | Link to this

    Staceye between you and 6’1…I had a hard time choosing, some I just sent the two of you…LOL

    By Its Me

    August 7, 2008 5:09 PM | Link to this

    MELO wasnt it you that professed to liking having the long sleek fingers of Doctor Feelgood up yo a*? So maybe just, maybe, you need to fall back on anybody’s sense of manhood.

    Darrell is apparently happy, okay? You be happy too or just STFU.

    And yeah, I said it.

    By Jazzyone

    August 7, 2008 5:09 PM | Link to this

    Demi CTFU..have to get in when I can bruh!

    By melo

    August 7, 2008 5:09 PM | Link to this

    drag that poor woman along for that long??!! actually it waz 5..95 to 2000.

    By Its Me

    August 7, 2008 5:10 PM | Link to this

    MELO wasnt it you that professed to liking to have the long sleek fingers of Doctor Feelgood up yo a*? So maybe just, maybe, you need to fall back on anybody’s sense of manhood.

    Darrell is apparently happy, okay? You be happy too or just STFU.

    And yeah, I said it.

    By Demi

    August 7, 2008 5:10 PM | Link to this

    B you later…you need to get with our eastern time zone, lol

    By melo

    August 7, 2008 5:15 PM | Link to this

    long sleek fingers of Doctor Feelgood up yo a*? And yeah, I said it. ok,lady coward…………

    By Its Me

    August 7, 2008 5:21 PM | Link to this

    yo mama

    By Britt

    August 31, 2008 1:42 AM | Link to this

    Couldn’t say exactly for your case.

    However, I’m 22 and my husband is 55. We have a wonderful relationship. I got married when I was 20 and I knew that was the man I wanted to spend my life with. Of course realizing death will come earlier is a tough issue and I dread it but then again I could die tomorrow from just about anything.

    Age isn’t what makes the relationship; it’s the people and whether or not they are compatible with each other.

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