DEAR DEIDRE: THE men I meet only want me for one thing – money.
I am an attractive 50-year-old woman.
I’m independent and keep myself in good shape.
I think I look good for my age but I haven’t been in a relationship for eight years.
I’ve been going to social events, joined dating sites, taken up running and joined a photography club.
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My friends have introduced me to people but the men I meet have multiple partners.
I’m not going to share a man with other women.
My online profile describes me as an older professional woman – I am a solicitor with my own practice – so the men I meet think I am loaded and are always asking me for money.
I have tried everything to find a genuine man.
I am running out of ideas.
It’s really getting me down. I think I’ll be single for ever.
DEIDRE SAYS: No you won’t.
You’re doing all the right things and there’s nothing wrong with your profile – there are many people like you who just haven’t found that special person yet.
Take the pressure off by looking for friendships, not partners.
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Try volunteering where you’re likely to meet good-hearted people – the givers not the takers.
My support pack Finding The Love Of Your Life has lots of suggestions, too.