Have you seen the commercial where Bill Kurtis says he’s faster than Michael Phelps? The whole point of the commercial is that Bill Kurtis is faster at downloading information from the internet. He “wins” by competing in something other than swimming.

You don’t compete against someone in the area where they have the advantage. When it comes to dating, that may mean that you don’t compete for specific individuals.

If a woman is primarily interested in a rich man, I can’t compete. If a woman is primarily interested in someone who has a ripped body, I can’t compete. If a woman is primarily interested in someone who is drop-dead gorgeous, I can’t compete.

So I don’t compete in those areas. I find women who are more interested in intelligence, humor and self-confidence. Then I’ll start to compete. The women who value intelligence and humor also want someone who’s fit and attractive … but that also works to my advantage. Now I only need to look fit and attractive compared to men who are primarily intelligent and funny. It’s a lot easier than looking fit and attractive compared to athletes, actors and models.

Michael said: (#57)
“The point of dating (and sex) is to measure up to those around you.”

Do you really want to discuss this topic again? Your attitude leads me to believe that you have very poor self-esteem. Until you improve your self-esteem, you won’t feel like you’re measuring up to other people, even if you date frequently and have sex all the time.

I guess if you’re really that concerned about what someone else thinks of you, then you are correct. It’s not my job in this life to “measure up” to every one else around me. Nor am I so motivated to date or have sex that I need to be anything but true to myself. You have quite an interesting view of the world, Michael.

How can the granmas compete against the 20 years younger 20 lbs lighter women?

Wouldn’t that seem to be true of the women who are always dating (and disappointed by) “bad boys”? I mean, the characteristics of these kind of men are pretty obvious and tend to present themselves early on. Isn’t it a case of repeatedly ignoring the red flags? In relationship after relationship?

Its called being a slow learner

It is more fun to make your own.

However, the polluted, disease ridden, impoverished world of the future is a world that parents will be making for their children and their descendants by not watching their family sizes.
Ever heard of Paul Ehrlich?