While many in this generation of heterosexual, divorced or widowed women want male companionship, they don’t necessarily relish the thought of moving in with a man.
Increasingly, these men are encountering resistance from older women who want their own lives, not a full-time relationship. Sign up for more advice, news and opinion pieces in your inbox to help you navigate modern life.ĭ’Alfonso’s push-and-pull with his partners reflects a rift emerging between single women older than 65 and the men they date.