Originally Posted by MandoMan (Post 2404312)

You need to find and watch the old 1971 movie called “Harold and Maude.” Harold is in his 20s. Maude is 79. Harold falls in love with Maude. There are sex scenes. Music by Cat Stevens. Just so you know what you are getting into.

If you are 27 and female, there are hundreds or even thousands of single men here straight off the golf course hungry to meet you and take you out to nice meals and all that. If you are 27 and male, there are plenty of older women who would love a fling with you, but they tend to be harder to find and to have better sense than to imagine a long term relationship. In either case, go to City Fire around 9 and show yourself friendly and you will soon have lots of dating prospects. Welcome to The Villages. Just be polite and don’t be a criminal, heavy drinker, drug user, or con artist. If you are any of those, you won’t be welcome. In addition to dating, there are thousands of people who are just nice to talk with.

Originally Posted by RICH1 (Post 2404246)

that's the truth 10-15 at least.. Date the ones that have the least dust on them.. This must be a Clickbait, or you have Granny issues..

Originally Posted by opinionist (Post 2404249)

Do what you love doing and be open to the possibilities.
The world is filled with opportunities, so don't force anything to happen.

Originally Posted by Villagesgal (Post 2404309)

The poster doesn't say they live with their parents, just that their parents wanted them to move down here. People are assuming a lot. You only have to be 19 years old to buy a home here and 20% can be under 55. There are lots of "real" jobs both here and in the surrounding area. This is an amazing place to live no matter what your age. I moved here, had a house built at 42, worked in a real profession outside the bubble and used the amenities evenings and weekends. As far as dating, it's no different here than anywhere. Stop disliking people you've never met and making assumptions on people just because of their age. It makes you sound like a crotchety old geaser.

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580 (Post 2404313)

NO SWINGSETS? But I like swinging. It's good exercise.

Originally Posted by BrianL99 (Post 2403913)

Just head on over to Facebook to one of The Villages Groups. Post that you're an under 40 single male. You'll need a machine to give out numbers, like at the Deli at Publix.

I'd recommend the "Speed Dating" methodology. 10 minute dates, 4/hour ... no more than 8 hours a day & 6 days a week (you'll need your rest). After a month or so of that, narrow it down to your Top 25 or so and then do an hour date, with each of them.

Once you narrow things down to 10-15, make a date for dinner and require them to bring a Bank Statement.

You'll be all set.

Originally Posted by Pamela1130 (Post 2404247)

Agree. A 27 year old living here is not healthy. Not seeing any children, not interacting with people your own age, not out in the real world cuz this ain't the real world. Being with mainly old people all day I would find depressing at 27 years old. Not my business, but since you posted about it I'll give it.

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725 (Post 2403968)

Hang around where people do things that give yourself joy like dog parks if you love pooches, bowling alleys if that is your passion, art displays if you an art lover and/or maker, etc. There are groups for almost any interest. Good luck. Check the Villages Daily Sun Thursday edition for a lengthy number of pages on activities here in the Villages in their various recreation centers.

Originally Posted by MorTech (Post 2403974)

Don't poo-poo speed dating! It is a great way to quickly weed out the dullards/television watchers...Try it at City Fire after 9:00 PM :) I have met a lot of gregarious and fascinating people at the squares.

Originally Posted by jimjamuser (Post 2404387)

I kinda doubt that anyone would bring a bank statement to a DATE. A date is more like just an introduction. If both parties would want to go from dating to living together or getting married, then THAT would be the time to POLITELY inquire about EACH OTHER'S wealth.

Originally Posted by Blueblaze (Post 2403991)

That's what happened to Sun City in Phoenix -- youngsters "really enjoyed" moving to a place their grandparents saved 50 years to enjoy, because the "55+" rules were legally unenforceable. Now it's just a large suburb, overrun with children, and suffering the same petty crime problems as any neighborhood with growing teenagers.

I really hoped that The Villages was far enough from city employment to avoid that fate, but I see more and more 30-somethings walking their dogs in my neighborhood every year, as well as their tattooed teenagers slinking around in their hoodies with the hood up on an 80-degree day.

Oh well. Nothing lasts forever.

Originally Posted by Leftbeforelunch (Post 2404351)

I've reflected on your criticism, I'd rather not be thrusted into unnecessary struggle to fit into the generic "successful" label.

Everyone's life is infinitely different and everyone has their own path.

Just being here has dramatically shifted my relationship with my parents in a way that was not possible back home and I value that so much. Before I wasn't comfortable and willing to be apart of their life and now I am. I can't put a price on that.

They will die, my father is 60, he will die in the next ten years. With his current health issues, I don't see him getting past the national average of life span for men.

I'd rather not be sitting beside a hospital bed, feeling bad that I didn't spend the time or show the love to the people who mean the most to me.

I work 40 hours a week and put a majority of my money in savings. Working has never been an issue and never will.

The reasoning behind an older girlfriend is that they will be able to give me an experience unlike anything back at home, it might give me access to bigger social circles and more interesting experiences as well as connection and love.

I have zero plans on having children and my opinion on that over the last 7 years has not changed.

I'm not looking for a wife, I'm looking for someone I can enjoy spending time with.

I don't know what "setup" post means. I was just looking to gather generic ideas given to me.

Originally Posted by jimjamuser (Post 2404387)

I kinda doubt that anyone would bring a bank statement to a DATE. A date is more like just an introduction. If both parties would want to go from dating to living together or getting married, then THAT would be the time to POLITELY inquire about EACH OTHER'S wealth.

Originally Posted by jimjamuser (Post 2404404)

COVID forced a lot of teenagers and 20 somethings to move in with their parents at The Villages. Also, around the whole country it is difficult for 1st time borrowers to finance a home. And homes have increased in price due in part to increased building costs and strict zoning hurdles. The high costs of College leaves a big part of US society unable to get into the best entry level jobs. Many twenty-somethings are finding that getting skilled jobs to enter the work force is difficult. Some are able to get into military service and get skills. The ones that have "fallen through the cracks" are ending up in places like The Villages.
..........The Villages could PROBABLY help out local society by providing low cost VOCATIONAL training for the teenagers or 20 somethings around here.

Originally Posted by Ploessl (Post 2404226)

They mention they have a job, never said they lived with parents or family, I’m assuming they are responsible.