Attraction

Attraction is a funny thing to me. There appears to be no rhyme or reason to the guys I find attractive. In my later years, I seem to find a larger variety of guys attractive. I never considered bears attractive until somewhat recently. Does our selection process mature with us or am I just getting desperate to find a guy to be with that I can be happy with?

I remember the days when I lived in the NOVA area. The types of guys I was interested in and the ones I wouldn't have anything to do with. I was after the pretty boys. The "joe average" guy couldn't get anywhere with me. I had a fair amount of success with the hot boys, but I didn't end up with any of them as bfs. How many great guys did I ignore because they didn't have six pack abs or a nice paying job? I dread to imagine.

As I mentioned, I don't know if my attractions have matured as I have or I'm just desperate to find a guy. I'm going to be 38 in 25 days and I worry about finding someone who will like me. All I can remember is how I acted when a guy that was older than me approached me. That's part of the reason I'm with a guy that's older now. Just to show that I'm not an ageist. Not the best of reasons. I don't think there is any reason I have for this relationship that is a good one.

I have my issues and I fear noone will want to love me, so I jump at the first chance for love I get. AND, to date, I've paid for it each time.

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As I mentioned, I don't know if my attractions have matured as I have or I'm just desperate to find a guy. I'm going to be 38 in 25 days and I worry about finding someone who will like me. All I can remember is how I acted when a guy that was older than me approached me. That's part of the reason I'm with a guy that's older now. Just to show that I'm not an ageist. Not the best of reasons. I don't think there is any reason I have for this relationship that is a good one.

I have my issues and I fear noone will want to love me, so I jump at the first chance for love I get. AND, to date, I've paid for it each time.

Kimahri

You shouldn't date any man that you aren't into. I have met a lot of men who weren't interested in me. I never forced myself upon any man. I haven't made any man feel guilty about not dating me.

Date the men you like. Date the men that are accessible. If you have intimacy problems, you will have to deal with those first. It isn't fair to meet a really nice guy and you can't be close with because of intimacy issues.

Every person on the planet comes to a point in their lives wondering whether are they loveable or not.
I believe that everyone is loveable whatever their age...not limited to the 20s and 30s. I don't like ageism or any other isms in the gay community but they exist. And you deal. Everyone deals with rejection. But I always believe that when one door is closed there will always be another door opening somewhere. I am happy for every rejection I have had. But that never negated who I was as a person worthy to be loved no matter my age, my race, or whatever attributes I have that make up who I am.

Love who you were meant to love but acknowledge that accessibility and affinity for another are essential.
Besides. people who turn you down may have sound reasons for doing so and totally unrelated to who you are. I wouldn't take it personal.
 

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