At what age should people just give up on dating?

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Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I would think anything past 65, since that is when people are retired, most have worked their entire life dealing with bullshit from coworkers and even past relationships. If you are that age, I would assume a smart logical person didn't submerge themselves with high debt, expensive cars, loans or have some bad addiction (gambling, drinking, partying, sugar daddy).

By that age, people should have at least two properties (two homes), pension, various assets and stocks and just being healthy enough to travel an enjoy retirement. Why pursue someone if you're healthy and financially sound, devote yourself to God, distance yourself from toxicity of people even if it's stubborn family members for your own mental health and well-being. I don't see the sense of dating at that age. Then again, if someone is 60 and retired and living comfortably and active, to meet someone around the same age bracket, who's normal, and values aligns than yes pursue it.

If someone lives 25 years after retirement, to spend those 25 remaining years with someone you love and are loyal to is something money can't buy if the other person is truly genuine and not with you for money. Overall, I'm 50/50 -- there may be a cut off age but if it's someone worth pursuing than it's ok.

Avicenna · Accepted Answer

I wouldn't say there is some chronological milestone (I've seen people in their 90s dating); however, at some point you get disappointed by what's out there and don't see it as meeting your needs, be they social or sexual. And there are plenty of other ways to socialize. That's not necessarily age-dependent.

Cynicaldreamer · Accepted Answer

When you're tired of dealing with the dating scene and/or people.

Meaning whenever you're happy with your current state of being. For me, it was my late 20s, early 30s. Some people may seem later to work- that's fine. Just use your best judgment.

Brainsbeforebeauty · Accepted Answer

That’s for individuals to decide for themselves🤷‍♀️…

OlderAndWiser · Answer

I was dating at age 65 when I met the girl who would become my fiancée. Why should anyone give up?

Pinay_ako · Answer

Never ever give up 😂.

Anonymous · Answer

There is “giving up” and there is not prioritizing dating.

You can say I’ve “given up”. I just turned 42 and my last few years of dating have been hell since I broke up with my last girlfriend at 38. I also has a financial calamity happen 2 years and an addiction I have gotten clean from (going clean 15 months now). However I’m still in great health, got a good job, own a house and got all of my hair

Anyway just because I am not actively looking to date doesn’t mean I won’t turn down an opportunity if I come across it. Those are depressing less common but I do keep my eyes open for an opportunity.

Anonymous · Answer

Absolutely never if you want it bad enough. My mom's cousin just got married at 70. He had many years of struggle trying to find the one, and was married/divorced in his 30s, but he knew he wanted marriage and to be with someone by his side no matter what age that was. It was such a beautiful thing to see him happy and in love, yes "even at his age."

Simslover92 · Answer

I don't think a person should ever give up on dating. I believe there is someone for everyone.

SnowedIn · Answer

They shouldn't. There isn't an age. There might be certain people who should just stop but that's them specific not an age thing.

CupcakeTheDestroyer · Answer

I gave up on it when I was about 20 and realized I was asexual. Since it wasn’t super likely I’d find someone romantically interested in me that would be comfortable respecting my desire to go without sex, I figured I’m better off just finding a roommate for life like in a queer platonic relationship.

Curmudgeon · Answer

Well, never give up entirely, but you can *deprioritize it*, compared to
1. trying to improve your career, 2. saving and investing for your retirement, 3. getting into better physical shape, 4. improving your diet, 5. home improvements, or buying a home of your own to improve if you haven't done that yet.

Anonymous · Answer

For American guys? Now. Right now. Unless you're with her and she wants you to come to Panama or Colombia or SE Asia where she is. Then you can be righteous and pursue. But staying in the U. S? Absolutely right now. If I had a son, and I don't... but if I did... I would take him overseas once annually, and indirectly push global cultures on him, by being around immigrants, their languages, eateries. He'd see that that's the successful future. He can date them. White or Black American? Forget it. Absolutely 💯percent forget it.

BadApple69 · Answer

When I am 110 I will be trying to date a younger woman… maybe 105?

Kaamraj · Answer

As a man I can tell you that dating generally gets easier with age as you acquire wealth and experience, the same experience that women get so easily much earlier on. So both genders particularly men (as I am myself) should not give up on dating ever and use their natural strengths to date (in case of men, younger women above 18).

KrakenAttackin · Answer

You don't have to "give up" but your goals change. After you have done the marriage/kids/divorce thing, you don't ever want to do that again. So date for pootie tang and nothing else. As men get older it gets much easier.

PBandJ_Nerd · Answer

I picked never. My grandpa dated and got married a second time, so who's to say dating has an expiration date?

Anemone978 · Answer

You never have to stop dating lol It is completely up to the person...

Christoff92 · Answer

Their is never a age to stop dating. People need to stop age stereotyping and get a life.

zagor · Answer

When they want to. If they're 80 and want to date, fine. If they're 18 and don't want to, fine. I am between those two ages but I'm about done with it myself.

jeffend888 · Answer

Depends on what you're looking for. If you are seeking a family, then you should probably stop at 40 for men and 35 for women.

If you are just seeking someone to be with and there's no expectations of anything else, then there's really no age limit.

chrissykerdock · Answer

sometimes spending an evening on your knees for a man seems more appealing than dating.

Ehjoh1 · Answer

Just do what you like, and go for what you want 😊 So also never give up on your dreams :)

Tonita91996 · Answer

It is up to you depending on how you feel. I always thought to myself that I wanted to give up on dating in my late teens and early 20s. But I have a boyfriend now so I was lying to myself. I think a lot of people say that they are going to give up but end up changing their minds.

Rei13 · Answer

I am just going to say never. If you’re still attractive you’ll do okay regardless of age or if you have good resources that will help too. But you could be in your nineties+ and still enjoy dating

LimitedBenefits101 · Answer

for men never, but for women 50 because they are UGLY AF at that age and no young dude wants them and as for 50 year old man there's plenty of GODIGGERS even if he is UGLY AF

AɴᴋᴀʀᴀBᴇʏᴇғᴇɴᴅɪꜱɪ · Answer

I think that after a certain age, the dating lover thing doesn't make any sense anymore, I think it would be right to think after the age of 25.

Senator754 · Answer

With all due respect, I just wanted to say, who are you to say what is best for me and my life choices? Those that control you in life are not your friends and anyone deserving of access to you.

Anonymous · Answer

At 2375 years of age...  Did you actually think before asking such a mindless, ageist and shallow question?

OfMiceandMen · Answer

I think I crossed that line, when I turned 50. Most women (even my age) are interested in young guys. They don't want some old crusty fart taking them kayaking, sailing and to the opera.

magiusX26 · Answer

honestly, due to what dating has become and now includes, birth.

DizzyDesii · Answer

I feel its a feeling that comes and goes so no one should ever give up. Just take time for yourself as needed

Sparkie460 · Answer

Nobody should give up. There is always someone out there for everyone

msc545 · Answer

When is make them feel worse than being alone that is a good time to stop.

inhua · Answer

there is no age to give up because it's mostly about looks and other superficial factors that can override one's age

midnightmoon05 · Answer

Never. For what reason to give up? Age? That can be any age when they are not willing to better themselves.

Ryfyle · Answer

this seems like a thinly veiled cry for help.

Minahh · Answer

I read this story of a 70 lady finding her love at a nursing home so perhaps it's never too late!

AnusNdaPainus · Answer

Women should give up around 40 Men can date well into our 50s look at jack foley

legalboxers · Answer

when the "nos" outweigh the "yes"

Ezra_lila · Answer

Age preferences are not a factor in dating; only feelings and compatibility are. Therefore, whether they get along or not, they may always date.

Jamie05rhs · Answer

You don't really need to choose to officially give up. Lol. Just let it happen naturally. 😂 Like, basically, once day you'll just wake up and realize that you don't care any more.

4ngelic · Answer

it's never too late until you're dead. you can still find love in the retirement home

Annie_LevelUP_ADC · Answer

When you just don't want to any longer. At the age you are at that very moment.

Jmmmfi4 · Answer

I lost hope some time ago... not sure exactly what age

ExtremeAmy · Answer

I think that if your over 80 then you should just Gove up and get a pet

Anonymous · Answer

Less an age and more of a mindset. I see a lot of people on here that should give up at 20.🤣 The simple truth is if you bring nothing to another person's life but strife then you should leave them alone.

provokeesmokee · Answer

Love doesn't stop at a certain age.

Evan64 · Answer

I'm 27 and have given up after only getting attention from gay men my whole life when I am straight. As a baseline though I would say 30.

Fireguy17 · Answer

only if they don't want to be with someone.

moviedude714 · Answer

Unfortunately the desire never goes away sadly

dolemite58 · Answer

Over 60 i think the urge to have sex is so diminished i wouldn’t really care that much any more.

Jltakk · Answer

I don't think its age, its circumstance. Sometimes the healthy choice is to give up, and prioritize yourself.

Nikki1989 · Answer

Quitters are losers.

purplepoppy · Answer

If you're not good looking 25.

OddBeMe · Answer

When should I give up finding clients for my business?

shades777 · Answer

You can date at any age, its just two people spending quality time together

Anonymous · Answer

My dad got remarried in his late 70s and had no game.. there's always hope!

Anonymous · Answer

I gave up at 28. At that age, my only options around me are divorcees and single moms. No thanks.

Korasones · Answer

As long as the Human Condition is in need of it... endless.

AngryCarl2 · Answer

Now seems as good a time as any.

BLP11520 · Answer

That question stings

normandi · Answer

I say no dating just sex

liburnia · Answer

Why should they ever if it brings them joy😇🥰

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