Finding love and relationships for the over 60s

I was approached recently by a single woman, who may well have been looking for a partner, and I noticed that she was older.

I noticed this article in the Guardian which suggested some sites to check out. I even placed in google the keywords 'filipino husband and foreign wife' and it didn't appear to connect.

There are of course an abundance of sites where foreigners can meet a filipino girlfriend, which may lead to marriage. Such as Filipino Cupid.

So do foreign women meet mail order husbands?

I believe some of our (European) older ladies enjoy going to places like Africa, to be 'serviced' by the young bucks there.
Did you see any of the TV documentaries ?

I suppose it's a variation on the young girl/Spanish waiter scenario.

i met my wife through plenty of fish---but she was living nearby here in the UK at the time.

I met my gf on Filipino cupid, and several guys I know use it. I am over 60 and I met her there - she is 38.

I was looking for Other Christian rather than Catholic - there weren't so many so in essence there was less choice.

With an older woman in the Philippines over 60, it is possible to meet equally an older person or a toy boy in the US, UK etc, and this may be down to presentation.

Oh, I thought you were meaning older British women seeking guys from other countries.

I met my wife through Date In Asia... 5 years ago. I'm 65 and she is 31.

Graham, I'm just balancing the discussion - quote
I have learned that most women in united States and some known women here in Philippines who are older have married young man. Like the woman who is 45 years old have married a 23 year old man. From your opinion what are the pros and cons when you chose to have relationship to a man very much younger than your age. I don't know if there are younger man here who would love to marry a woman older than them. Since its common than younger woman marrying an older man.



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Ha.. I can only see it from a man's point of view.

You'd have to ask the 'older' ladies why they'd like to date younger men.

You have to ask the young Filipino men, why they would like to date Western women over 60.......
I'm sure you'd find the answer.........

Its probably true to say that older men are more active on dating websites than older women, older women are more content living alone than old men. In fact I wouldn't be surprised if men outnumber women 3 to 1 on dating websites.

The hard part can be determining which gender they actually are... nevermind their age.

Are you suggesting then that mail order filipino husbands are not possible for older women.......
I wonder if you could be mistaken - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/a...men-s-trend-reveals-modern-relationships.html
Older Woman/Younger Man Relationships
Almost one-third of women between ages 40 and 69 are dating younger men (defined as 10 or more years younger). http://www.webmd.com/sex-relationships/features/older-woman-younger-man-relationships
Plenty of images in google.

If you're asking me.... then my answer would have to be... I haven't a clue.
Perhaps some of our Filipino members would like to chip in with an opinion though.

You find plenty of women with toyboys from Turkey, Egypt, Tunisia, Gambia and the Caribbean. Obviously these are easily accessible places for cheap package holidays - something which the Philippines is not.

It might also come down to the 'Boyfriend Experience.' My girlfriend makes me feel like a king which is partly due to her upbringing. Perhaps the average Filipino man doesn't have the same traits (though I've seen plenty of guys in Coron cavorting with foreign female tourists)? You'd probably need to ask some women for the precise reasons.

Hi how are all friends here in England..but I live in Cebu Philippines

Hi Judith, Thank you for getting inv

Thank you for getting involved in this thread - since you are a Filipina, could you perhaps enlighten us all to inform us, whether you are interested in meeting a younger man in the UK for example or an older man in the US for example?

Equally should older Western women find younger Filipino men in the Philippines?

any response to that would be opinion and we can all opinionate.

It's an interesting question. I think the main difference is that for many older western guys they use their relative wealth to appeal to and attract a younger - and generally much poorer Filipina.

It's probably an uncomfortable truth that in an ideal world your average Filipina would prefer a relationship with someone around her own age and nationality. However, they are prepared to get involved with the older western guy for financial security and, often, a chance to live in a more developed and economically / socially stable country.

Your average western guy therefore - effectively - uses his material advantage to "punch above his weight" in the romance stakes - bagging a younger woman whose opposite number in the UK or other western country would - and let's be frank - not be remotely interested hooking up with some guy (in some cases) twice their age!

I realise what I'm saying here could be regarded as jaundiced / cynical but I'm fairly certain it's founded in fact. However, I readily accept that genuine love can blossom and a couple of significantly differing ages can have a very happy and fulfilled relationship. In such cases the only downside is that Old Father Time will come knocking on the door of the older guy - which unfortunately can mean leaving a relatively young widow and - in some cases - a young child without a Dad.

I doubt very much that this dynamic applies to an older woman seeking a younger male - in such cases companionship is sought, along with physical love of course. In such circumstances there will, however, be younger Filipino guys prepared to get into a relationship with an older western woman - for much the same reason advanced above (i.e. financial security).

The same will also apply with young gay Filipino men - who will be the object of desire for your older western gay chaps.

Anyway - that's my take on this.

makes uncomfortable reading--but none the less 100% true.

Cheers Bigmac - and it hopefully goes without saying that I am not referring to any particular person or couple on this wonderful forum - I'm talking in general terms and there will doubtless be many relationships that don't fit this mould.

Regards.

Gerry