How Deal-Breakers Keep You From Finding True Love After 50
As a single woman dating over 50, what are your thoughts about deal breakers in the men you want to meet?
Just to be clear on what a deal breaker actually is…
They are qualities a man has that you CAN’T TOLERATE in your life or they are qualities a man MUST HAVE in order to date you, such as the same religion or culture.
Men also have deal-breakers when it comes to dating you.
But, the difference between the sexes is men honor their deal breakers.
You’ll see this when a man stays in a relationship with a woman for years and years, yet he won’t marry her.
In his mind, she has a deal-breaker that isn’t suitable for marriage.
We as women have a tendency not to honor our deal-breakers when it comes to men.
We think with a little work and a lot of love, we can change a man.
This just isn’t true.
Men don’t change unless they want to change.
But you might say, I love him so much.
If this is the case, and he has one of your deal breakers, you aren’t honoring yourself and you will be settling.
And so many women choose to settle… They’re afraid no one out there is as good as this man – even if he has one of their deal breakers going on in his life.
This is an illusion. Your mind is playing tricks on you. All it does is take you to a place of scarcity when it comes to men.
The over 50’s generation is leading the pack with the highest divorce rate these days which means there is an abundance of men out there for you to date. You don’t have to settle.
Check out any mainstream dating website (by the way, you can check out some of my favorite dating sites for women over 50 here ) and you’ll see thousands of men right in your area looking for a woman just like you if you’re willing to give him a chance.
Now, let’s take a moment and talk about some common deal breakers worth thinking about.
- Pets – If you have a beloved pet in your life, then you’ll want a man who’ll treasure your “baby” as you do.
- Children – With adult children or minors, where will you fit in the family equation? And if there are minor children, are you willing to deal with the teenage years again, especially if your kids are now adults?
- Smokers – I once had a boyfriend who’d take himself outside in all kinds of weather for a smoke. He’d stand outside my garage door and puff away, then he’d come in and wash his face before getting near me. That was love for him. For me, it became a major DEAL BREAKER for future relationships.
- Religion – Do you need a man in your life who can share your religious beliefs, going to church or temple with you on a regular basis?
- Alcohol use – Are members of Alcohol Anonymous okay for you to date? Or do you want someone you can share a glass of wine with at the end of the day?
- Differences in sexual behavior – Whether it’s a full-blown Fifty Shades of Grey relationship you desire, or sex once a year on your birthday or something in between.
- Money issues and differences – Do you want him to pay for everything? Or can he be financially responsible for just his side?
Take some time to clear your head and really think about the specifics of your deal breakers and what each one really means to you.
I guarantee whatever deal breakers you skip over now… will become major conflicts in your relationship at a later date.
It’s better to know what your deal breakers are and whether or not a man has them before you get too far into a new relationship.
While you’re thinking about it, why don’t you take a few moments and write your own deal-breaker list.
As you get to know a man, refer back to this list to see if he has the qualities it takes to be with you.
And remember, if a healthy long-term relationship is what you really desire in your life, then you’ll want to choose a man who doesn’t have the deal breakers you’ve put on your list.
Want more scoop on your compatibility with a man and the destiny of your relationship? Check out my friend, Carol Allen’s Right Man Report. Click here to learn more.
I would love to hear more about your deal-breakers and how it’s affected your relationships with men.
Believing in You!
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I met a great guy who was wiped out financially from his divorce. He was fun and we got along great. A year later, his financial situation has gotten worse. After his car lease was up, he couldn’t afford another car. I ended up letting him use my car, driving him around and finally realized I was feeling the burden of his financial situation.
He had no savings, no retirement and the longer we were together, the more I felt “that if we stayed together, I would be the main source of income and his retirement. I broke up with him because of it. It’s true that if you overlook the dealbreakers, they catch up with you.
Sometimes Kai…So glad you shared your story. When we meet great men who are financially wiped out, we see their potential and often times give them a chance. When reality clicks in, which is what happened to you, you have to make a decision that honors you. Sounds like you did even though I’m sure it wasn’t easy because of the emotional connection. Hope financial instability is now on your Deal Breaker List.