I'm 41 I've been single for 9 years due to being overweight I told myself as long as I'm fat I will not date well I had my sugery I have about 46 pounds to go till goal my question is how is dating and falling in love differ from your 30s since I missed that period does your heart skip a beat do you run to the phone hoping its him calling does it feel any different?

I'm not single so I can't speak from personal experience but I have 2 single sisters in their 50's and a single father (my mom passed away some time ago) in his 80's and it's the same giddy feeling no matter what age based on my discussions and observations with them. My dad asked a gal out about a month ago and when she said yes, he was so happy, playful and excited the whole day. I think you have tons of fun to look forward to. :-)

It doesn't feel different at all. I found that I had certain non negotiables and it was important to stick w them otherwise I would get burned.

The heart can go pidder patter and it can also break... At any age. Have fun and enjoy, but be wise with that precious heart of yours

Thanks for the response looking forward to dating again 46 more pounds and I'm on my way

I dated after a 20 yr marriage. At 47, I found very nice men to date on free dating website (POF). I found men much more sincere at this age and wanting to make the next go around in a relationship more meaningful and lasting. Of course there is ones I did not prefer myself, but I am now in a long term engagement and I felt all the wonderful feelings of being in love that I would of had when I was young. It was a lot of fun to date for me. I hope it will be for you.