Question about yahoo personals?

Question

I'm recently divorced after a 12 year marriage and almost ready to give love another shot. I noticed alot of women on yahoo personals about 6 months ago after my divorce. I took a look this morning to see who was available and its mostly the same women and still looking even active yesterday. Is it hard for a women in her 30's with children to find serious love? I'm 33 and just curious? Do women want a serious relationship at that age? I miss marriage and companionship and hope to find a wonderful ladie who appreciates a good man!thanks

Answer 1

I think some people just use the website to see what's out there ... so they keep their accounts open and active ... just in case ... I would think most women in their 30's with children are looking for love ... somebody to share their exciting lives with ... same as you ... good luck in your search ... !

Answer 2

I noticed the same thing! Here's the kicker. I notice it even years later.

Here's the deal as I see it. These women have a profile up there. They enjoy the attention of the people that reply, but for the most part they are holding out for what ever "exceptional" person happens by. It could be money, or looks or status...whatever. They aren't in a hurry.

They are fishing. They've got their hook in the water and it's a shot in the dark that a sexy, rich, esablished, professional man will bite.

It might be the same for the men, but I don't look at those profiles for obvious reasons.

Also, consider that many of them are not paying, which means they can't reply. They will continue in this status until they feel they've got a sure thing and then they will pay to make contact....but they are waiting for that exact person they think they are looking for.

I've meet two people on personals sites that I've actually seen more than once and have established a realtionship with. I guess that makes it valid. It's certainly a way to go about it, but you will find a lot of women that will not be too motivated unless you fit exactly and can provide everything they are looking for.

Answer 3

Yeah, I have been there... I was married ten years, divorced, one child, 32 and on yahoo personals. Just to give you a different perspective, there are many people on the site that does not make thier profile searchable. That is how I was at first. But I finally came around. You may have some (females) friends help you tweek your profile, just to make sure that you display yourself as the good man that you are. Check out other sites also. I used yahoo for a while, but I met my boyfriend on match.

Just my personal experience, Me, in my 30's, I do want serious love and a seriuos relationship. But I don't have to settle, I think women today realize that we don't have to have a man. I don't really think it is hard to find love, I just think we are cautious, leary of guys that just want some or that may be on divorce rebound.

Slow down, and don't get in a hurry. And keep in mind that those profiles are so very limited as to what the person really has to offer. Meet some of those people, have fun and Good Luck!

Answer 4

I used Yahoo personals and I received a lot of mail, almost 200 replies in one month, so I gathered there must be more men than women on the site. I had a very detailed and explicited profile noting all my likes and interests and what I was looking for. I also had many pictures, recent pictures. I met a few men for coffee, and the guys I met in person were total gentlemen, very classy and respectful, so I can't say it was a experience, just lack of chemistry and connection in real life, until I met my husband, as soon as he walked through the door, all the bells and whistles went off, and it has been pure heaven since. We got married this past October, and I can't believe how lucky I was to have found him, we are both in our 40s and I believe it is an excellent tool for people in that age group. Good luck, start off slow and really do your homework, as it seems the profiles are alot like resumes, and some of it is more fiction than reality.

Answer 5

That site is a friggin joke. Many of the women there, like the OP stated having profiles on there for a long time, are simply looking for the next Bill Gates or Brad Pitt and have such high expectations that it's no wonder why they are still on there. I really don't think many of them are very serious about meeting anyone to date, unless he's a loaded male model.

Answer 6

I met my husband 3 years ago and we got married last July. He is 34 and I am 32. This is my second marriage. My first was when I was 21. It took me years to find the right person and I wanted to give up many times. Finally God blessed me with this man. I beleive that you can find love at any age. You gotta have faith that one day you will find that special someone.

Answer 7

Interesting question. I saw a poll where a lot of people on these sites are already married. I know people that browse all the time looking for people and I can't believe they are already in a marriage. Be careful and sure that the one you are looking at is spouse free.

Answer 8

You have to be in it to win it.. at least thats the NY state lotto motto.. I say its definatley possible to find love again.. 33 is young and you will find yourself someone who has been through the bull like you have and wants to just be real and enjoy eachothers company. Women in their 30's are truly looking for someone to settle down with.

Answer 9

I believe they do, although women have become more picky about who they are choosing. Most women can make it on their own, so they don't have to settle for second best. Probably many on these web sites are there for other reasons because finding a long term mate.

Answer 10

You wouldn't believe the trolls out there. Its not easy looking for someone at any age and when you've got children you have to be doubly careful about the people you choose to have in your life.
And this goes both ways, men have to be equally careful. Protect against the psychotic bunny boilers.