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Liz Smith | 09/24/2008 12:00 am

Liz Smith Separates the Women From the Girls

By Liz Smith

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In response to: What do you think is the real reason men are afraid of women over 50?

Oh, for God’s sake. Who says they are? They are more likely just ignoring or overlooking women over 50 and this is because they want something from younger women that they think w.o.f. can’t give them. But if they are smart, they cultivate w.o.f. because we have all the answers. And now and then, we have just what they want. (I suppose the quick psychoanalytical answer to this question is that w.o.f. remind them of their mothers.)

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It’s just a little bit easier to impress the less experienced. They have more opportunities to “shine”

By Mary NSB-Florida on 09/24/2008 7:46 am

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Are we to assume that we are speaking about men over 50? Or all men in general ? 50 is no where near where 50 was 40 years ago. I believe women over 50 possess a kind of magical wisdom. First, they show little fear and as a man, I find that very attractive.

By Richard Bassett on 09/24/2008 8:08 pm

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And I find it attractive that you find it attractive, Richard. I’m assuming you’re over fifty….?

By Ms. Dee on 09/24/2008 8:56 pm

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Yes, by two years.

By Richard Bassett on 09/24/2008 10:37 pm

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Men afraid? Of women? Of women over 50? Don’t kid yourselves, “girls”. Why misuse words when it suits your case? For “fear” substitute “disinterest”. End of.

By Paul Cordrey on 11/01/2008 6:42 am