My boyfriend's mother is in her late 60s, and for lack of a better term, acts "desperate" when it comes to men. She is constantly prowling the personals, meeting up with guys and is constantly making just horrid choices. She complains to me about how they are all such "dogs" but keeps at anyway...and from what I can see she acts very coquettish and manipulative with them, they get sick of it and head for the hills. It's like she thinks she's still 14 and the local prom queen! Trouble is, she lost her looks long ago, and is very delusional about it.
At any rate, I'm the one who gets stuck having to hear all of her drama, and I get so tired of it. I wish she would act her age. Her son, my man, says he doesn't want to talk about it, but I wondering if she may have Alzheimers or something else that might be causing this kind of behavior. Is it normal for a woman aproaching 70 to behave in such an adolescent fashion?
2007-08-07 09:06:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
She is not poor, but is in somewhat choppy financial waters, and she does seem to look for men with money. so it seems she's a golddiger to boot.
2007-08-07 09:09:05 · update #1
It's not that I don't want her to be happy. I just worry one day someone will really take advantage of her and hurt her badly.
2007-08-07 09:13:43 · update #2
I heard a story once of a pastor who asked an 80 year old woman this question. "How old do you have to be before you no longer desire a man"? Her response was, "you'll have to ask someone older than me". Alzheimers is an issue with memory.Perhaps your boyfriends mom has forgotten her age but she definately does not sound like she's confused. However, she has forgotten the rules of dating.
2007-08-15 05:38:43 · answer #1 · answered by inhis_image 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can't give you a professional answer, but the best thing to do is take her to see a doctor if you are worried about her health, as for her emotions [if not related[ she may just be lonely,
most people think because you are over the hill [for lack of a better word] you don't have needs,it may not be physical,but they are needs just the same.
well I hope you find a solution to your worried mind,
take care of your family
2007-08-07 17:08:40 · answer #2 · answered by karibbean beauty 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It may not seem normal, but 60 year old can have passionate feelings,it may not be as intense as when they were younger, but there is no age limit to 'feelings', it is an embarrassment for youth who feel that this is there domain, why not find a boy-friend for your future mum in law, and go out together as a foursome, I'm sure your boyfriend would be delighted.
2007-08-15 10:37:20 · answer #3 · answered by joe 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I knowing the drama may drive you crazy lol but we will be that age one day if we are lucky. No, seriously is she doing anything that you may consider dangerous if so then there is a problem if not just let her live, lol
2007-08-15 15:59:24 · answer #4 · answered by craving cash 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You never grow to old to want to be loved and cherished. People rarely see them selves as homely or ugly. After all they are doing the best they can with what they have. She is talking to you because there is no one else to listen.All I can say is try to be patient and understand.
2007-08-15 13:27:54 · answer #5 · answered by Grampa B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lt affects people of all ages and gender, being desperate is a state of mind!- This attitude exposes low self esteem.
Everybody knows somebody who behaves in that manner!
2007-08-07 16:18:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lets hope it is normal.
Looking forward to all the hot old women.
2007-08-07 16:09:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋