The Men (Boys?) Really DO Tell All!
5 Takeaways Before the Final Rose
OK…we’re down to the final two “Golden Bachelor” contestants and I’ll be relieved when I can stop my compulsive watching and move on to other interesting topics related to dating >50.
(After the show ends, watch for my great real life story about destination dating, which is as entertaining as reality TV!)
In any event, I viewed the “Men Tell All” episode and here are my takeaways:
Many men >50 who have been through divorce or widowhood are indeed “lost boys” and need some ego feeding and validation to get their mojo back.
Having guy friends is critical at all stages, but especially in later life. If they hadn’t been thrown together in the mansion, many of these men may not have found dude buddies.
Being on a reality TV show is a fantastic late-life career option if you can make it through the tens of thousands of applicants. It pretty much guarantees social media clout and lots of free travel and other stuff.
I’d rather not hear about aches and pains, farting, snoring and other male habits. It tends to reinforce the myth that all older people are falling apart. (But I’m thrilled that the snorer is finally getting help for his sleep apnea!)
I loved what the Vulture had to say about Pascal, who was the topic of last week’s post. “Joan still seems a little miffed at Pascal, but in like a passive-aggressive way as opposed to an overtly hostile way.” He apparently recently noted that he’d be The Golden Bachelor if he could be matched with younger women. Alas, that seems to be the state of dating >50 for many men like Pascal. I guess we women just have to date younger men too…or simply die alone (which is different from dying lonely, as I’ve pointed out in my podcast with Casey Chester).
In any event, I think I can deal with one final week of watching Joan talk about “feeling safe,” and whining about whether she can ever love again.
P.S. Are ascots back in style? Check out Jonathan’s outfit. It gives off a Thurston Howell III vibe and hides a saggy neck. That’s actually kinda cool!
P.P.S. If Joan picks Chock, I’ll perhaps try to slip into Guy’s DMs. Despite the restraining order drama, he seems like a decent guy!