Quote Originally Posted by lbechner View Post
I've been here for a long time now. I've tried the online dating and such but it rarely pans out. Like you said, most are intimidated by me. They say hello and such but rarely get beyond that. I actually have more conversations with my students than anyone else but, as most have just graduated university, they are far too young and too immature for me.
I think another advice i could suggest is for you to be active in any group activities in your area or in any other nearby areas, hang out with as many people as you can, make yourself accessible. The more other people have you around, the more they get used to you and the less intimidated they will be with you. And don't limit yourself and your chances on love, as they say "In love, age doesn't matter". There's no young or old as long as you both feel something for each other and he is mature enough to carry on the relationship to the next level and you know your love will surpass beyond the age thing. You can also get into fitness club, enroll in a gym close to your area, participate in sports activities, be pro-active, have fun and enjoy life. Before you know it, you will be meeting a lot of interesting guys as good prospects while having fun along the way.