Plus Sized Dating in my 50s

by Janice
(Los Angeles, CA)

Dating is rough for me as a plus-sized woman. I think it may be tougher for me because at one time I was 150 lbs slimmer and 10 years younger.

After a terrible break-up, I began consuming far too many calories, and my health problems only made things worse. I am far from content with my weight and overall body image and I think it drives men away.

I have tried dieting and practically starving myself, but weight loss has never become permanent. My insecurity from my poor body image seems to turn men off and after a few dates they almost run away screaming. Sometimes it is easier to be with a plus sized man, but I am more physically attracted to average sized men, although it is hard to find one that I don't look absurd standing next to.

Now that I am into my 50's it seems like the older guys are just taking anything that they can get. More recently, my dates and I have so little in common that we have nothing to talk about, yet they want to pursue another date. I feel lonely and wish that I could hurry up and find my Mr. Right, I know he's out there somewhere.

The men I meet on plus-sized dating websites are always more understanding about my medical conditions which affect my weight. I just know that my Prince Charming is out there, I just hope to find him soon.