Dating as an older man can be difficult, but it is important not to limit yourself to the “gay ghetto” areas of gay bars and cruising areas. You may have only dated women before, and chances are good that it didn’t go well if you were dealing with same-sex attractions at the time. You may find that in mid-life you’re still an adolescent when it comes to dating.

Support groups can be helpful, not only in meeting prospective men to date, but in developing a network of supportive relationships which may be helpful – even necessary – especially as you get older. My first step into the gay community was in a fathers’ support group (and there should be a lot more of them.)

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