I didn't read the entire group of responses.....
Could be some men don't like the idea of being in the same age group as 'Grampa'

I am 50, my girls are 16 and 18. So yeah I could be a Grampa too, but I don't think of myself that way. Not thinking about dating Grandma, yet.

I have friends that were grandparents in their 30's.

You know when it comes right down to it we all have preference of what we are looking for and not looking for. Whether it has to do with kids, age, size ect. And due to that we all have the choice to shut those out of our lives that do not fit into our lives as well.

For those that e-mail you and are down right rude then look at the bottom of the e-mail and click on block that way they can not at least write you anymore.

It is sad that some go to the length of writing someone just to make a comment about them raising their grand kids.

Myself I have never had a problem with such things due to my kids are grown. But...........I have actually had some that wrote me 2-3 e-mails then turned around and wrote me a nasty e-mail about my weight saying that I had deceived them ect.. Excuse me I'm honest in my profile not my fault they did not read it.

What did I do told them what I thought and blew them off. Regardless when you put yourself out there you are not going to always have everyone be all sweet and nice to you. But I would rather they show themselves early that way I know real quick which ones to eliminate.

I promise you not all men feel that way but many as they get older and have their kids raised are not looking for someone with small children still around.

I must admit it is not something that I'm looking for due to my kids are grown I would rather have someone that they don't have a small child still at home. Even though I would not eliminate them if they did it is not something I'm looking for. But would never be rude to them in the long run.

Actually this is a good thread and brings a lot to the table but we still have our preference and should not be put down for what we want within life with a partner.

Kristi...do I have to read all of that???

Hit the road Jack!

Ignore it and them.

I have that I don't want to date anyone with young children, and if they think they can pull an ultimatum in the future about my animals, then don't even bother writing me. I still get both. Rolls eyes.

One *** was whining at me Wednesday morning because he felt like I have been ignoring him on purpose, since my responses are choppy, and I didn't answer the phone Tuesday night. My rabbit died at the vets and I had to come home a bury her. I didn't effing feel like talking to him, or anyone else, and let him know it. He hasn't contacted me since, and I'm glad that worked itself early. Arsehole!!!

Ignore them? Delete the e-mail? Block the user? People are rude everyday in all kinds of ways to all kinds of people, what do I do with them? Ignore them...

Cold hearted has always been out there. Songs about that :) I think allot of it is the age you date too. Men and Women have been through allot at our age. I raised my granddaughter for 8 years and your doing what you should be doing. Being on the internet gives you more access to more people and there are all types. At least if there up front then you know now. Some hide and lie and you find out later and it hurts far worse. And I don't bring men around my kids I really have got to know you for a long time. Be safe out there girlie and get tougher not easy but better to be single for a while than to settle. And welcome to mingles:) and the thread vent any time smiles most do lol :)

It's not that I don't like children, it's that I am done raising children and this is my time. Selfish? Maybe... but I think children should always come first... which always makes me second. I'm not willing to ride in the back seat the whole trip.

Very well said, Tulsa!

I think it is admirable that you are raising your grandson. I can't speak for men. I would like to think that there is a man out there that would think what you were doing is wonderful too.

your speaking 2 the wrong men