Finding Love after 50: What Dating Mistakes Would You NOT Make Again? Do THIS Instead!

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@stephenkilpatrick807
@stephenkilpatrick807 Жыл бұрын
I love the comment "don't change yourself for someone else", I'm never doing that again. Through my 35 year marriage I had to "pretend" about one issue that was an essential portion of my/our lives. After 9 years of being single, I'm back to my original, genuine self and I know it is right for me.
@2ndActTV
@2ndActTV Жыл бұрын
That’s great Stephen! Very happy for you!
@stephenkilpatrick807
@stephenkilpatrick807 Жыл бұрын
@@2ndActTV you must be having your first cup of coffee at this hour!😁
@trevabrandonscharf9055
@trevabrandonscharf9055 Жыл бұрын
Never change yourself for someone else unless the change is good and needed!
@stephenkilpatrick807
@stephenkilpatrick807 Жыл бұрын
@@trevabrandonscharf9055 Treva, thanks for the comment. I/we married really young. And we we’re coming from totally different religious backgrounds. She was in church her whole life. I was an agnostic. It caused a lot of friction until I gave in. But it’s not my real faith and I realize that now. And I’m very happy with NOT pretending. 😊
@lanceevans1689
@lanceevans1689 Жыл бұрын
In your mind, how large a gap is there between "changing for someone else", and COMPROMISING? I don't know any successful alliances, be that marriage or even business partnerships, that don't require a fair amount of compromise. I also don't know why people feel compromising is now almost a 4-letter word. It used to be a wonderful thing. In fact, with all the lousy changes and compromises we all have to make every day, the only person I ENJOY doing both of those things for is my lady. Doing it for her is a pleasure, not a chore. And it sure as F isn't soul crushing in any way.
@om617yota8
@om617yota8 Жыл бұрын
100% onboard with Silke's "don't change your life for your partner!" point. I had a series longish term relationships that all ultimately ended in dumpster fires. It wasn't until I figured out what I wanted in life, and where I wanted to go, and what I wanted to do, and refused to change my path for anyone else, that I found any kind of long term success. Found a woman(not a girl!) who was on the same life path I was, and going the same direction. When we started walking together, both of us pulling the load, we were helping each other go the direction we both wanted to go, instead of one person pulling ahead and another person pulling to the side, like my previous relationships. 8 years together now, through some very tough times, and stronger than ever.
@2ndActTV
@2ndActTV Жыл бұрын
That's so great!! Thanks for sharing! Amazing what happens when we look back and learn from our mistakes!
@om617yota8
@om617yota8 Жыл бұрын
@@bryank.vaughan4316 Look up the straw man argument, and why it's a fallacy.
@om617yota8
@om617yota8 Жыл бұрын
@@bryank.vaughan4316 That's an incredibly fair response. Definitely me not knowing the path I wanted to be on contributed to the dumpster fires, although there were other things going on that made the whole situation untenable as well, regardless of which paths we were on. Where one is willing to compromise in a relationship is variable. She loads the dishwasher differently than I do, I could not possibly care less. As long as the dishes get clean, however it's being done is exactly the right way. Other things are much more serious, and no, I'm not willing to deviate on those. I think a lot of the issues in the world that people do compromise on these very serious choices, and wind up being miserable the rest of their life because of it. Kids vs. no kids, religion, political affiliation/world view, etc. Better that she go find someone who's on the same path she's on, and I'll go find someone who's on the same path I'm on. We both wind up happier.
@trevabrandonscharf9055
@trevabrandonscharf9055 Жыл бұрын
Great story, way to stick to your principles!
@debralondon2402
@debralondon2402 Жыл бұрын
I agree
@anniealexander3402
@anniealexander3402 Жыл бұрын
I try to date a man who brings value to my life instead of guys who are wanting something from me. I've noticed men try to judge me a lot harder than they judge themselves and feel they are a prize to be won. I've learned the best thing to do is give them space to do better.
@2ndActTV
@2ndActTV Жыл бұрын
Hi Annie, that's definitely something both partners need to be cognizant of - we so often judge people before looking at what we are bringing to the table. Great point and thanks for watching!
@trevabrandonscharf9055
@trevabrandonscharf9055 Жыл бұрын
It's all about having conviction about who you are and what you have to offer. Sounds like you have it Annie!
@catherinenewman6516
@catherinenewman6516 Жыл бұрын
I won’t date-even once a man who tries to tell me what to do with my life
@mypov4343
@mypov4343 Жыл бұрын
Conviction...exactly! Its about knowing who you are and not compromising your values. It should also be about clearly stating what your values are to those that need to know. (my #1 mistake)
@2ndActTV
@2ndActTV Жыл бұрын
I really liked Treva's point about conviction! Not compromising your values and NEEDS, something I wouldn't do again! Thanks Povie! 🤗
@trevabrandonscharf9055
@trevabrandonscharf9055 Жыл бұрын
💯💯
@debralondon2402
@debralondon2402 Жыл бұрын
Yes
@richardhintonracing
@richardhintonracing Жыл бұрын
Regrets at not taking opportunities at the time - thinking they would come round again - and they never did .Very good point always striving to prove you are right is very unattractive .
@2ndActTV
@2ndActTV Жыл бұрын
There's no time like the present!! Words to live by! Great point about wasted opportunities, Richard!
@sandrasgotvoice
@sandrasgotvoice Жыл бұрын
Great topic Silke, and congratulations on your book, Treva! Getting into a relationship to find love without loving myself first was the biggest mistake I ever made. In the process, I tried to fix/change/mold him into what I needed to be myself. Took years of personal inventory to heal. As long as I live, I evolve, so I have to make sure I'm spiritually fit for growth.
@2ndActTV
@2ndActTV Жыл бұрын
Such a great revelation Sandra!! Thanks for sharing!
@trevabrandonscharf9055
@trevabrandonscharf9055 Жыл бұрын
Giving you a standing ovation for this Sanda!
@victorramirez1280
@victorramirez1280 Жыл бұрын
Been getting into your channel Silke for a few weeks now, and it has grown on me. Treva is my favourite guest on your show. I found it interesting how she said that even after finding her guy, she feels she needs to continue to "work on herself." I thought most of the anxiety would be gone at this point, after you marry and live with someone. Silke, I liked the fact that you brought up the idea that getting married after 50 seems like a wiser decision, than your 20's - 40's. One knows themselves better. But, it is probably unrealistic for most Women, because of biology, kids etc. So, the pressure is higher. Anyways, keep up the good work, look forward to more episodes.
@2ndActTV
@2ndActTV Жыл бұрын
Thanks Victor, so glad you found us! And you’re right, it is a lot more difficult for younger women to wait because of biology. And Treva is great, always love having her on! Thanks so much for watching!
@trevabrandonscharf9055
@trevabrandonscharf9055 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the compliment, Victor, and thanks for being a 2nd Act fan!
@ssiegreen5292
@ssiegreen5292 Жыл бұрын
I think it's actually easier for women after 50 - we're done having kids, and for most of us - the kids that we do have are grown + out of the house or close in age to be "gone" soon, starting their own lives. No biological clock ticking away; no fear of an unwanted pregnancy, and generally speaking - old + mature enough to not give a flying duck, on what other people think [of course there are always uptight exceptions to the later].
@trevabrandonscharf9055
@trevabrandonscharf9055 Жыл бұрын
That's what I tell all my female post-50 clients. There are lots of men who want age-appropriate women for the reasons you just explained.
@timp3931
@timp3931 Жыл бұрын
Conviction is a great word to illustrate the principle in this video. Here is another C word to explain online dating - "Commodification" We are reduced to a commodity like oil or wheat: photo (looks), a height (if male), width and hair (if female). My plus is I know how to write paragraphs and messages.
@2ndActTV
@2ndActTV Жыл бұрын
That is soooo true! I love that, "commodification" - how appropriate! Thanks for watching Tim!
@trevabrandonscharf9055
@trevabrandonscharf9055 Жыл бұрын
Commodification of dating spells the end of romance as we know it. Sad! Kudos to you on the writing skills, it definitely helps!
@lindapeck3459
@lindapeck3459 Жыл бұрын
“Mistake” and “regret “ are not in my vocabulary. I try to understand why and identify how I might do things differently in the future. Even “people pleaser” can be a misnomer. I try to be open to new experiences which could be perceived as going along. I get a lot of joy from making my partner happy. Being in a committed relationship isn’t a destination. It’s a process of discovery. Rather than checking off boxes of what I want in a relationship, I accept what my partner can’t provide and seek that from friendships or pursue on my own. I really try to live in the moment. Maybe my relationship will last or maybe it won’t. Letting go of worry and insecurity and constant evaluation of the relationship makes me a happier person and a more attractive partner.
@2ndActTV
@2ndActTV Жыл бұрын
You have a GREAT mindset Linda, good for you! Something we could all use to replicate! Thanks for watching!
@lindapeck3459
@lindapeck3459 Жыл бұрын
@@bryank.vaughan4316 thank you!
@DougHardy541
@DougHardy541 Жыл бұрын
The failing of the “always have to be right” mindset is for change to happen, one must be wrong (and willing to accept it), then correct. Lesson learned the hard way. Treva lay down the honesty 10:03 … never gonna happen. Silke, you don’t have to wonder 8:15 … we like you.
@2ndActTV
@2ndActTV Жыл бұрын
Thank you Doug!! He likes me ... 😘
@trevabrandonscharf9055
@trevabrandonscharf9055 Жыл бұрын
Hi Doug darling! Miss you 🙂
@richard-wg8pt
@richard-wg8pt Жыл бұрын
Congratulations Treva on your wonderful book. I read it over the weekend. I couldn’t put it down. It opened my eyes and heart regarding some previous bad relationships. I added lots of post-its, highlighting, and underlining of the parts most applicable to my past situations. I most appreciated your list of 22 dating hacks, because I’ve had problems in those areas. Plus, the section on purging one’s was especially helpful. There have been too many times when I didn’t accept the reality of a breakup and continued to carry the torch for an ex who, in reality, was not the right woman for me. Looking forward to your next book!
@2ndActTV
@2ndActTV Жыл бұрын
Hi Richard, Treva will love to hear that!! Thanks for your great comment and all the best to you!
@trevabrandonscharf9055
@trevabrandonscharf9055 Жыл бұрын
Richard, thank you soooooo much! I love hearing this, and love that you got something out of my book.
@junebrezgis1652
@junebrezgis1652 Жыл бұрын
You won't even know if you are successful until you have been married for several years. I am a widow and I know from my first experience. I dated and waited for the right guy and he appeared when I was not looking the first time I had an amazing 25 years. My husband who was sick at the time told me that if something happened no one would treat me the way he did. So far he has been right. Again I have dated several people and one problem I had was I was too willing to accept and go along with their garbage only to be entirely disappointed in the long run. No more! I didn't settle the first time so I am not doing it again. I am so glad I didnt' settle for any of the men I dated but I learned a bunch. Wish I had, had the time for myself though looking back.
@2ndActTV
@2ndActTV Жыл бұрын
I'm sorry for your loss June, and you make such a great point. More often than not, the "right one" comes along when we've quit feverishly looking. I think a video on "settling vs compromise" might make a really good discussion ... big difference. Thanks for your comment June!
@trevabrandonscharf9055
@trevabrandonscharf9055 Жыл бұрын
June, so very sorry for your loss. What a love you had. I have a feeling there's more love to come 🙂
@alanjune3736
@alanjune3736 Жыл бұрын
Ladies, you do such a wonderful job, delivering amazing content and advise. I have a slightly different perspective and analogy. To me online dating is like going to a swap meet where two parties have items they want to swap. The problem I see is both men and women tend to over value themselves. Women typically won’t date someone unless they feel they’re equal or more in value to themselves. There’s nothing wrong with that unless you’re putting an unrealistic value on yourself. You see, guys will date a woman that’s way less than their perceived value, but they typically won’t commit to that woman. If you think you’re a 10 and want to date men who are a 10, you might be able to date him but a long term commitment is another matter.
@2ndActTV
@2ndActTV Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment Alan, and you're right! It is extremely important to bring to the table what you want to attract. I see your point about putting an unrealistic value on yourself - and I've seen that from both men and women! I think that often when women do that it actually comes from a place of insecurity, almost a defense mechanism to deal with rejection ... "he wasn't good enough for me anyway" ... but I suppose that's for another video. 🙂
@trevabrandonscharf9055
@trevabrandonscharf9055 Жыл бұрын
Every human has high value, but every human also has flaws. The key is to find balance and acceptance with each other.
@alanjune3736
@alanjune3736 Жыл бұрын
@@trevabrandonscharf9055 I agree with you. It’s just my analogy. I’m not sure I should admit this, but sometimes when I’m scrolling on a dating app, reminds me of looking at items on Facebook marketplace. we make snap judgments about the value of another person compared to our perceived value without ever knowing them.
@trevabrandonscharf9055
@trevabrandonscharf9055 Жыл бұрын
And that's exactly why I hate dating apps!
@DD-ic1bd
@DD-ic1bd Жыл бұрын
Wonderful conversation ladies, thank you!!❤❤ I've made a conscious effort to view all of my past relationships as having something in each that i valued at the time.. not a gigantic waste of time,lol😂.. However, if i was giving advice to my young self;), I would say.. put compatibility traits at the same level as chemistry traits, if/when you realize the person is not a good match for you long term, end the relationship and move on.. i stayed in every one of my relationships far past when i should have! Time goes by and you can't get it back... be free and available to possibly meet the one who is your true person! xoxo
@2ndActTV
@2ndActTV Жыл бұрын
YES, that is the big "mistake" I made that still wobbles around "regret" - staying too long in a relationship that is clearly not working or happy! Compatibility is so important, as is "liking to be with your partner". While I don't recommend throwing the towel in too soon, there does come a time when the towel is so tattered it's time for a trip to Bed, Bath and Beyond ... (and even they are now kaputt) 🤣Thanks DD, always appreciate your engagement!
@DD-ic1bd
@DD-ic1bd Жыл бұрын
@@2ndActTV all SO true!! 😄😍 love the BB&B analogy!!🤣
@trevabrandonscharf9055
@trevabrandonscharf9055 Жыл бұрын
Excellent advice DD!
@DD-ic1bd
@DD-ic1bd Жыл бұрын
@@trevabrandonscharf9055 💞
@ssiegreen5292
@ssiegreen5292 Жыл бұрын
I think it's not only the time spent in a relationship once it's past its expiration date - even more it's the time it takes you to recover from a bad relationship, put yourself back together [and it seems there are always either pieces missing in your puzzle, or more likely - you have some new ones that you don't know where to put, LOL]. When I look back at my life - I spent more time between relationships recovering from the damage done, than in the actual relationships themselves - especially the last one... That was the one that overflowed my cup - and not in a good way. It took me a seriously long time getting past that. And actually not "getting over the relationship" itself [that part was pretty clear-cut] - but more about the insecurities that failure installed in me. Both in regards to making smart choices in my life partners and this consequently bled over my entire life experience - not knowing what I want, having issues making decisive decisions in all avenues of life and creating more suffering than was needed to learn... I learned about a lot of stuff I didn't have need to learn ROFL - and that I have no use for, and it took literally almost dying, for the thinking to get on the right track.
@joerockhead7246
@joerockhead7246 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Silke, & Treva. I enjoyed this episode.
@2ndActTV
@2ndActTV Жыл бұрын
Glad you did Joe, thanks for watching!
@reflectiveFrankC
@reflectiveFrankC 6 ай бұрын
Getting real with oneself is most of the battle. We carry so many mixed messages from previous experiencès that often turns into unconscious negative self talk that generally pushes others away. Confronting ourselves starts to open spaces for others to start communication. There is risk and unknowns but most peoples successes grow out of taking risks in first place. At the sametime risk needs balance assessing new data against what you want and need.
@abart2056
@abart2056 Жыл бұрын
Great segment ladies! I'll keep all this great content in my head and heart for when I feel ready to start dating again. I'm fairly content alone at the moment and I will give it a try when I'm ready to meet other men. Someone said, "Love happens when two people meet who are going in the same direction and wanting the same things out of life with similar values. That's what worked before and makes sense to do again if I get a second chance. I changed a lot with my husband and for the better. He made me want to be a better person.
@2ndActTV
@2ndActTV Жыл бұрын
You always share such a wonderful mindset! And I agree with your assessment on love! You have a lot of love to give, and you will meet that special someone going in your direction!🤗
@trevabrandonscharf9055
@trevabrandonscharf9055 Жыл бұрын
Great comment, insightful and self-reflective. Good for you!
@lizanneward1484
@lizanneward1484 Жыл бұрын
Great conversation and points being made, one of them being rejection. I think it’s really unfortunate when someone takes it personally in the online dating world. We all have our preferences and so if someone doesn’t feel they are a match, it just doesn’t matter for that very simple reason. I don’t think anyone should take it personally!
@2ndActTV
@2ndActTV Жыл бұрын
I agree Lizanne, and I also understand that that is easier said than done - BUT none-the-less true! Thanks for watching!
@trevabrandonscharf9055
@trevabrandonscharf9055 Жыл бұрын
Very true, especially online dating!
@lizanneward1484
@lizanneward1484 Жыл бұрын
@@2ndActTV You’re right as well and I can readily admit I had to work at developing that attitude!
@GwenMotoGirl
@GwenMotoGirl Жыл бұрын
I’m happy to be mostly past the need for others to approve, accept, or like me. I want to be liked, too, but I’m transparent and vulnerable, and this comes with rejection. I’m also grateful to be happy on my own. I’m not settling, either, just to have a partner or lover. A new man and I are dating, and I’m having fun learning about him; I’m always still learning about myself. A mutual friend insisted that we get together. I am hopeful but also clear-eyed. Treva’s book sounds great and I will buy it and read it. My book list is largely influenced by this channel. As for people pleasing or wanting to be liked, it think it’s harder for people like Silke and Treva who have an online presence. You’re putting yourself out there, and the keyboard warriors can be quite mean. It can’t be easy to ignore the negative comments.
@2ndActTV
@2ndActTV Жыл бұрын
Hi Gwen, that's great you are dating a new man! Yay for your friend! 👍 Enjoy and have fun! Treva's book really is a great read! I think it has all the makings of a best-seller!! Let us know what you think. And thanks for your supportive comments!! "Keyboard warriors" - I have to remember that! 🙂 The good thing, the negative comments are far and few. Mostly they make me sad for the person behind the screen - lots of hurt out there!! Let me know how it goes!!
@trevabrandonscharf9055
@trevabrandonscharf9055 Жыл бұрын
Good for you, Gwen. Sounds like you've got the beginnings of a beautiful relationship.
@GwenMotoGirl
@GwenMotoGirl Жыл бұрын
@@trevabrandonscharf9055 I am hopeful! Just ordered your book. I had to reply because a recommendation down below was “Why Men Love Bitches.” 🤣🤣🤣I had to laugh!
@GwenMotoGirl
@GwenMotoGirl Жыл бұрын
@@2ndActTV thank you! You always encourage me.
@Wildevis
@Wildevis Жыл бұрын
Definitely figure out your input in a relationship failure without condemning yourself. I also used to change myself for a relationship but it returns to bite you in the ass as it is a pretense you cannot keep up. Luckily I have stopped wanting everyone to like me as I just remind myself of all my awesome friends who really like me and that's enough, I am not looking for a fan club. I have become a bit shy of rejection or things not working out and have given up a bit, but I have stuff to work on so it is a good time to get back to myself
@cyndiluewho3286
@cyndiluewho3286 Жыл бұрын
What I wouldn't repeat is allowing someone to continue talking with me if they can't/don't answer my questions.
@MyFrankieee
@MyFrankieee Жыл бұрын
Love these ladies they are so spot on with there advice they both have different back grounds of relationship s . I got married twice close together in my late teens and 20s I think it’s great that Treva married later on in life as there is more of a chance you fully know yourself and more possibility of meeting the right match ! I definitely won’t be rushing in to a marriage unless I’m 100% sure this time round it will be 3rd time lucky I hope lol I’m going to have to buy the book it looks amazing ❤ thanks ladies 🎉X love from 🇬🇧 x
@2ndActTV
@2ndActTV Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for saying that MyFrankieee, Treva will love to hear that!! 😘
@trevabrandonscharf9055
@trevabrandonscharf9055 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Frankieee for your thoughts, very inspiring and wise!
@lsimpson50
@lsimpson50 Жыл бұрын
Great discussion!
@2ndActTV
@2ndActTV Жыл бұрын
Glad you thought so, Lee! Thanks for watching!
@dwayneheeter
@dwayneheeter Жыл бұрын
Thank you both 🙏. It's a long hard confusing journey.
@2ndActTV
@2ndActTV Жыл бұрын
Hi Dwayne, thanks for watching! Glad you liked the discussion!
@thomash3688
@thomash3688 Жыл бұрын
Men deal with rejection all their lives. Work, relationships, sports; everything. We learn to deal with it. Nobody cuts a guy a break, ever. Those that don't become strong probably end up attacking people in the mall. Women, however, are generally coddled and don't learn to take accountability for their actions or inaction. Feminism has its downside too. You need to be willing to "pay the bill" when playing in a Man's world. Food for thought.
@2ndActTV
@2ndActTV Жыл бұрын
Hi Thomas, agree, men do deal with rejection all of their lives, as do women! Perhaps in our generation we grew up with different "types" of rejection, which in many ways feminism has "equalled out" ... and not always for the best. Thanks for watching!
@trevabrandonscharf9055
@trevabrandonscharf9055 Жыл бұрын
@@bryank.vaughan4316 I think rejection and accountability are relatively new concepts for younger generations of daters. Never have you seen a more fragile group of people!
@trevabrandonscharf9055
@trevabrandonscharf9055 Жыл бұрын
There's so much to unpack here with your comment, Thomas. Just trying to understand why guys shoot up malls is a conversation worth having. P.S. Rejection might be part of the story, but not all of it
@woodliceworm4565
@woodliceworm4565 Жыл бұрын
In my line of work mistakes result in people having to light candles or all the trains stopping, no big deal really but these days any slight error results in a Spanish inquisition. Some mistakes can have fatal consequences so one becomes hyper-careful with every move. This is the opposite of dating, in dating one should aim to consider mistakes as ok, because 1 Anything less is acting or working, 2 you can learn fast when making mistakes and if you get dumped or caspered for a slight error consider it a near miss, not a rejection. If dating again, and the aim currently is to shut the door on that hellscape/'world O Chad' I would simply ignore any rejection and make the date pleasant as possible and have no expectation of anything else. More along the lines of the Scottish motorcycle coach - relax relax relax, the bike will take the corner - good advice dating or otherwise.
@2ndActTV
@2ndActTV Жыл бұрын
YES! Great advice dating or otherwise! Hi Woody!
@trevabrandonscharf9055
@trevabrandonscharf9055 Жыл бұрын
Love the Scottish motorcycle analogy for dating!
@ronmance6715
@ronmance6715 Жыл бұрын
I have always had many hobbies and interests... that makes the single life easier... and I know that if God wants me to be with someone again... it will happen... have a great weekend everyone... be safe 😎
@tsmi5807
@tsmi5807 Жыл бұрын
On the less serious side, I had a first date with someone, went to a bar with horrible noise music, ordered the drinks and received them. My first sip, the swizzle stick got into my nostril, and it would not come out, of course I panicked and let the glass go down maybe six inches. I was horrified to know that she must have seen this, although she was rather pointedly looking away when I saw her in my horror. I put the drink back, put both hands up and put the drink and the stick back in its place on the table. I excused myself, she acted as if she knew not whereof I spoke. She was obviously a first class lady, but I didnt call her back ultimately.
@2ndActTV
@2ndActTV Жыл бұрын
OMG, that is soooo funny!! You had me laughing out loud - the visual!!! I think you should call her back if it hasn't already been too long. If you two felt like there might be a connection, and she has any kind of sense of humor, what a great/funny memory to look back on!🤣
@trevabrandonscharf9055
@trevabrandonscharf9055 Жыл бұрын
Many a relationship for me started with an embarrassing/funny first date story!
@xyzct
@xyzct 9 ай бұрын
Treva: "... and if never occurred to me, oh my God, maybe it's me." Silke: "Probably one of the biggest lessons I learned, when starting over again at 50, it to actually look at what my part in it is." There you go, gentlemen, straight from the horses' mouths: It takes the 2x4-to-the-side-of-the-head that is turning 50 to get women to even _begin_ to think about responsibility and accountability. The lack of self-awareness truly beggars the mind. And these are the enlightened ones, apparently. This channel is pure gold, lol. .
@robertvarner9519
@robertvarner9519 Жыл бұрын
Don't make the mistake of making a date.
@2ndActTV
@2ndActTV Жыл бұрын
😃 Oh Robert, what are we going to do with you? 🤗
@MrGeorgewf
@MrGeorgewf Жыл бұрын
I don’t chase. If do ask its usually only once. Rarely will I ask a second time.
@ssiegreen5292
@ssiegreen5292 Жыл бұрын
@@MrGeorgewf Have you ever thought about that @ that first time asking, you might have caught her by surprise 😲 and she didn't know how to respond, or that her conditioning didn't/doesn't allow for spontaneous expression? There's lots of ppl like that = both sexes. You know the ones that have these endless conversations in their head, of what they should have said, could have said better, or that they should have smiled, or been more pleasant or forthcoming, or... Unless there's a clear and direct "no thank you - not with you anyways" response - ask again! Maybe give a bit of an advance warning if it's someone you really REALLY like.
@johannesswillery7855
@johannesswillery7855 Жыл бұрын
Men, after fifty you are in the driver's seat. With your physical, financial and emotional act together you can have ANYTHING you want.
@williambasinger5859
@williambasinger5859 Жыл бұрын
Beginnings are scary. Endings are sad. The middle can be wonderful. I find that most people that are online looking for someone just skip the middle part so it seems to be a beginning and a end quicker than you can say boo.
@2ndActTV
@2ndActTV Жыл бұрын
Hi William, that's an interesting way to look at the online dating experience. It does come with a lot of "first dates" so yes, often there is never a "middle"! Thanks for watching!
@trevabrandonscharf9055
@trevabrandonscharf9055 Жыл бұрын
As much as I hate online, I do believe there are good people with good intentions who really do want to find love.
@williambasinger5859
@williambasinger5859 Жыл бұрын
@@2ndActTV sadly I haven’t been on a first date in over five years. The last relationship came to an end about seven months ago. I’m not finding anyone on line that really interests me. The few that do never respond when I contact them. So I feel like I’m caught in an insanity loop where I just keep trying the same thing over and over with the same negative results. So on one hand what are you if you don’t try? On the other hand why keep on doing something that is always a negative result? Rock and a hard place. I’m just the poor gamer in the middle that is feeling crushed.
@ssiegreen5292
@ssiegreen5292 Жыл бұрын
Interesting. In my past I experienced the order of feelings differently - Beginnings are wonderful, middle is sad, endings were more often than not - terrifying to downright scary. Hmmm... Is this a "different stroked for different folks" kind of thing, or a glass half empty/full thing? Or is it just life the way we choose it?
@williambasinger5859
@williambasinger5859 Жыл бұрын
@@ssiegreen5292 I believe it is because I am contrary to ordinary. Life the way we choose it is a half full empty thing. Empty can be filled and full can be emptied. When life gives you lemons make lemon cake.
@gerardg1950
@gerardg1950 Жыл бұрын
I turn off the sound and just look at these gorgeous specimen of senior ladies.
@2ndActTV
@2ndActTV Жыл бұрын
LOL, thank you for that! 😍
@trevabrandonscharf9055
@trevabrandonscharf9055 Жыл бұрын
You just made this senior lady's day! Thank you!
@judyb0216
@judyb0216 Жыл бұрын
Keep the cookies in the jar
@Pault3788
@Pault3788 Жыл бұрын
Myself, I would not have started dating at 62, I have been completely rejected
@2ndActTV
@2ndActTV Жыл бұрын
Hi Drew, and thanks for watching! Rejection sucks big time, and we need to have a lot more discussions on how to deal with it. Appreciate your comment! 🤗
@Pault3788
@Pault3788 Жыл бұрын
@@2ndActTV You're Welcome
@trevabrandonscharf9055
@trevabrandonscharf9055 Жыл бұрын
Not sure about that Drew, give it a try you might be surprised.
@Pault3788
@Pault3788 Жыл бұрын
@@trevabrandonscharf9055 the women are telling me to give up because no woman will be interested
@trevabrandonscharf9055
@trevabrandonscharf9055 Жыл бұрын
Who asked them?? Don't listen, and tell them to mind their own business!
@MrGeorgewf
@MrGeorgewf Жыл бұрын
I don’t chase.
@eddy2561
@eddy2561 Жыл бұрын
Come'on Treva, Silke (you both 10+ on the Richter scale) I can't believe either of you being rejected!! I'm sure when you two were dating you were the rejector, not the rejected.... ;)
@2ndActTV
@2ndActTV Жыл бұрын
If only that were true Eddy! I will concede that "getting a date", especially on-line was not that difficult. But after that, all bets were off! And that being the case, they "did know me" so the rejection was personal ... and looking back, mostly for good reason AND I dodged several bullets! 🙂. (And thanks for the nice compliment Eddy!🤗)
@eddy2561
@eddy2561 Жыл бұрын
@@2ndActTV 🤔
@trevabrandonscharf9055
@trevabrandonscharf9055 Жыл бұрын
Eddy, you sure know how to make a 2nd Act TV guest feel good! Thank you!
@eddy2561
@eddy2561 Жыл бұрын
@@trevabrandonscharf9055 Of course, you and Silke are the only two KZbinrs I trust...
@joesielskisr4911
@joesielskisr4911 Жыл бұрын
I'm 73 and ask a woman for coffee older than me what should I talk about,is a shame I have been become jade
@johannesswillery7855
@johannesswillery7855 Жыл бұрын
Find one younger than you.
@paulshinn5394
@paulshinn5394 Жыл бұрын
Always enjoy Thanks Silke
@2ndActTV
@2ndActTV Жыл бұрын
Thank you Paul!
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