Patti, I didn't mean to hurt your feelings at all. I probably could have used a more careful word other than "discriminate". However, I am still surprised by the number of "No" votes because I see it from a different angle. In my experience, it's nearly impossible to meet men of my age who are negative whether they are friends or lovers. It's just my reality.

My partner has lived in Dallas before and moved away about 15 years ago before returning in 2000. He had dozens of friends that he left behind and none of them are alive now. That's my reality.