Review of Sex and the Sixty Something Guy
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Review of Sex and the Sixty Something Guy
[Following is a volunteer review of "Sex and the Sixty Something Guy" by Mr. X.]
Sex and the Sixty Something Guy is a dating guide for men in their silver years (50 and above). The author shares his dating experiences after being out of the dating scene for decades. His apparent shock at the changes in the dating scene in the last 30/40 years is humorous and interesting for a single younger man like me who knows nothing else but this (this is the norm for men in their early 20s to mid-30s). I found myself looking for tidbits of information on what the dating scene was like in his time; the differences and similarities thrilled me to no end. The way he broke down his experiences via dating was interesting, as it allowed the reader to fully understand his views and immerse themselves in his experience. This also means that the plan for this book probably began while he was still dating, which probably leads to some questions about his romantic motives.
Nevertheless, this was quite informative, even for a younger man like myself, especially because some of his experiences are similar to mine. These similarities and differences in experiences despite the age gap are fascinating to a social scientist like myself. Take the pre-first-date-thrill for example; You would think that a man of his age would have grown past it. It is quite lovely to see that the exciting nervous energy cuts across all ages.
But as nice as this book was, it also had a couple of drawbacks. The author's financial status is the first and most obvious.
At the end of the day, this is not just any dating guide; it is a dating guide for WEALTHY men. The bulk of his experiences are only available to the elite of society. The location of his dates wasn't cheap, the cost of the dating services was expensive, and even some of the dating sites mentioned in the book are paid sites. Despite the author's feeble attempts at humility, he IS quite wealthy, which makes most of the information redundant to a large portion of his readers. Another problem is the subjectivity of the book. The author writes based on his feelings and experiences; his opinions on women are by no means a canon of public perception. This leads me to my final defect of the book: the author's blind pride.
The author seems to rarely think he might be the problem. In one particular case where he was 'ghosted', he was completely oblivious to the possibility that his date might have noticed something in him which she didn't feel the need to point out but rather felt that 'ghosting' was the appropriate response, the same way he thought feigning unavailability to other women who fell short of his approval was the proper 'gentleman' response. His pride contributed to his glaring lack of objectivity in his experiences, which would probably have helped him grow as a person.
Overall, it was quite an interesting read, and I'm sure it'll be helpful for a lot of single elderly men who are looking to find romantic love. I rate it a 3/5 because of the defects I previously mentioned. As a younger man, I am not in the best position to review this book, so it will be interesting to see the opinions of older men who have read the book.
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Sex and the Sixty Something Guy is a dating guide for men in their silver years (50 and above). The author shares his dating experiences after being out of the dating scene for decades. His apparent shock at the changes in the dating scene in the last 30/40 years is humorous and interesting for a single younger man like me who knows nothing else but this (this is the norm for men in their early 20s to mid-30s). I found myself looking for tidbits of information on what the dating scene was like in his time; the differences and similarities thrilled me to no end. The way he broke down his experiences via dating was interesting, as it allowed the reader to fully understand his views and immerse themselves in his experience. This also means that the plan for this book probably began while he was still dating, which probably leads to some questions about his romantic motives.
Nevertheless, this was quite informative, even for a younger man like myself, especially because some of his experiences are similar to mine. These similarities and differences in experiences despite the age gap are fascinating to a social scientist like myself. Take the pre-first-date-thrill for example; You would think that a man of his age would have grown past it. It is quite lovely to see that the exciting nervous energy cuts across all ages.
But as nice as this book was, it also had a couple of drawbacks. The author's financial status is the first and most obvious.
At the end of the day, this is not just any dating guide; it is a dating guide for WEALTHY men. The bulk of his experiences are only available to the elite of society. The location of his dates wasn't cheap, the cost of the dating services was expensive, and even some of the dating sites mentioned in the book are paid sites. Despite the author's feeble attempts at humility, he IS quite wealthy, which makes most of the information redundant to a large portion of his readers. Another problem is the subjectivity of the book. The author writes based on his feelings and experiences; his opinions on women are by no means a canon of public perception. This leads me to my final defect of the book: the author's blind pride.
The author seems to rarely think he might be the problem. In one particular case where he was 'ghosted', he was completely oblivious to the possibility that his date might have noticed something in him which she didn't feel the need to point out but rather felt that 'ghosting' was the appropriate response, the same way he thought feigning unavailability to other women who fell short of his approval was the proper 'gentleman' response. His pride contributed to his glaring lack of objectivity in his experiences, which would probably have helped him grow as a person.
Overall, it was quite an interesting read, and I'm sure it'll be helpful for a lot of single elderly men who are looking to find romantic love. I rate it a 3/5 because of the defects I previously mentioned. As a younger man, I am not in the best position to review this book, so it will be interesting to see the opinions of older men who have read the book.
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I agree with your view points on the book. The positive aspects resonated with me very well. I enjoyed it
