I know. It was bound to happen sooner or later, unfortunately.

Oddly enough, I've always gotten along better with people who are older than me. I never fully understood whether it was me or just them.

On the other hand, I used to have my age maximum at 5 years younger than me....because I still wanted kids. But now I'm getting a bit old to be thinking of starting a family. So I'm beginning to gravitate towards the 45 - 50 mark. I only have 35 as the minimum because I don't want to sell myself short by being too rigid.

My references are simple
Decent hearted LADY, simple & sweet
If she can drive big rig is huge plus

I make a mean Mac N' Cheese.

Preferences?

No younger than 35
No older than 49
Not a couch potato
Not an incessant complainer
Not an angry rebel
Willing to share in the cleaning
Has at least average intelligence
Possesses empathy and compassion
Hopefully possesses some creative spark

The list is incomplete, but I never remember the whole thing which is why I tend to just wing it these days. It's much easier than just being fussy.

Why these things?
Because I already fit most of them. If a woman can't match certain traits that I already possess, then we just aren't going to be compatible. Period.

Of course, age is subjective. It changes all the time with me. There will always be exceptions to the rule. And as I age, I tend to raise the upper limit further above my own age. So who knows what it will actually be 2 years from now.