Graham Norton lays down the truth. Older gay men aren't interested in dating gay men their own age.

Ha! I am also 52 and agree completely!

Old guys that date really young guys are just as gross as old straight guys that date girls young enough to be their daughters.

He's completely full of shit. I am 40 and I'd love to date guys my own age. The problem is I can't find any. Either they're all in relationships (many of them open) or they aren't putting themselves out there. The problem is no one wants to go out and meet face to face; it's all online bullshit, which of course, attracts a younger crowd. I've dated guys 10-17 years younger than me in the past year or two simply because it's all I can find.

I'm 8 years older than Norton and look 8 years younger. HA! Having said that, I'm in a 14-year relationship with someone 2 years younger than I am. He needs to grow up and bother people his own age.

Oh, my heart just aches for you. Who knew men were like this?

Quick quiz:

Graham Norton gets two offers this Saturday night:

A. One from the new, college intern who is obsessed with him, desperate to sleep with him and is going to school in-between fashion modeling and holding down the internship. He doesn't want to talk about anything but Graham Norton and

B. One from an old friend, who has put 10 inches on his waistline, has lost most of his hair and would like to meet him for a coffee and book store run and maybe a movie, declaring that he always felt they shared a deeper, emotional connection and thinks something romantic might be at the core of it. He just wants to spend time with Graham and talk again, about life, politics, art, philosophy, etc.

Who does Graham go out with? There's your answer to the mysteries of life, Mr. Norton.

graham norton is just gross looking now.

NOW??

he's ugly as hell with that gray beard.

andy cohen tries to be graham norton so hard but he can't

Andy Cohen fails at being a basic human being.

andy is a big druggie. thats what keeps him going everyday.

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I was an audience member at the taping of one of his shows and his upbeat chirpy screen persona was a front. I almost collided with him going to the bathroom and he had a face like a slapped arse. He looked sour and depressed.

My experience as 53 in Switzerland is the same. Most, but not all, available 48-60 year olds don't want to date someone their own age. Half to them won't even cop to their real ages. But, hope springs eternal. My dry spell is only 7 years.

i was on his show in 2001. sheena easton was the guest. she looked good and came off well. graham looked a lot better then.

Insecure, vain people do insecure, vain things like choosing their potential mates (and friends) based on superficial reasons (looks, social status, wealth, etc.).

R11 Andy Cohen is very successful at being basic.

This is why I have a fake profile online of a 25 year old (in addition to my real 45 year old self) so I can torture myself by seeing if the guys I like but won't talk to ME are willing to talk to him. And 99 times out of 100 they are. Quelle surprise.

But that is silly and self-torturing. Do it one evening and then move on, R19. Otherwise you are feeding the bad energy.

Many straight are exactly the same way.

typical as hell ads one see:

I'm 58. Looking for 25-50, no older. into ......

I know I shouldn't r20, but I can't help myself. And it's not other 25 year olds I'm chatting with, it's 40-50 year olds! And I look pretty good for my age. Doesn't matter, I'm not young enough to be their "son", so they're not interested.

Well Norton is speaking a truth- even if he fails to follow it. I am 50. I am not interested in younger guys because their journey and my journey is different. And men of a certain age- all men gay and straight- like youth. It is beautiful, at ease, obtuse, and open. But it does not give back. Young men are immature, selfish, shallow, lacking in self- awareness and sometimes self-respect. Only old men who are afraid of being old, and the gifts of age, want young things. I want a classic man with experience and the mental agility to hold a conversation,who won't use his phone as a third arm, who can pay attention for longer than ten seconds, and can truly appreciate himself, and what life brings to the table. Younger guys just can't do that. Sadly those things only come with age.

R22, I know. And it's understandable. But do yourself a favour and stop with the fake identity. The loser 50 yo who are chatting up your 25 yo fake self - they are NOT possible mates so what is the point except feeling more discouraged for chances, the meat/meet market, and more cynical that there are such "sad lots" among our age peers. In fact, its a free world. And as others have said, its not a gay thing, its a guy thing. Straight guys are the same. They want younger. They dump their WIVES to do this. The women who raised their kids. Men are pigs and dogs.

Hmmmm....half the cunty remarks on here explain why this is an issue.

I'm 52 in a week and I bitch about this all the time but I also seldom hang around people my own age for the simple reason most of them are LONG since coupled and hang out ONLY with other couples AND the fact most of them are boring old cunts who talk about mortgages and going off to Folsom or gay softball or some other boring ass shit.

I freely admit to being attracted to 32 to 42 year olds but I've ALWAYS been attracted to that age range...when I was 16 I was drawn to them and I suspect I'll lust after them when I'm 82.

I think it's refreshing that a few of the older gays actually want to pair off together. And sensible! You can keep track of each other's pills, change each other's diapers, and share those "early-bird" dinners you guys are so fond of. And you can go 50-50 on a hot rentboy on your anniversary after you split that Viagra.

Elder love. So cute!

[quote] I freely admit to being attracted to 32 to 42 year olds

What an odd bracket. 32? What's the freaking difference between a 30 yo and a 32 yo?

I like 47 to 52 year olds, and also 31-34 year olds. 38 is OK too.

It's true. And the 25 year old white man who won't take a look at the 25 year old asian man, will become the 50 year old white man going after the 25 year old asian man, because that's the only kind of young man he can get at that age.

Never ever date a 46 yo if that is younger than you are. Also, young men, NEVER on a lark go out with a 34 or 39 yo. Impossibly bad numerology.

Gay men my age don't even return my calls.

However, every presentable (hot not required) 50-60 year old I know with BIG meat has a full dance card.

R30 You don't believe in the sky fairy but fell for numerology. How cute the next thing you'll be telling us is that cancers shouldn't date a Gemini.....

When I was 40 I had 1 or 2 50ish fuck buds with huge meat. I ran into one of them the other day and asked him if he was interested in once more around the black for old times sakes. (He had been a great fuck, not just a big dick.) He smiled sadly and said it was noodle now, after prostate surgery.

Noodle!

And that's why most of these older gay men end up alone in the end.

"once more around the black for old times sakes"

Most people end up alone in the end. R36. Gay or Str8 doesn't matter.

Im 51 and am in a 10 year relationship with a 55 year old. I would be lying if I didn't say that part of the reason we are still together is I don't want to be alone.

One way I've found to make sure a guy never calls you back: give him a mind blowing BJ. Seriously. Works wonders. They'll be out of your life forever.

(OK, I'm being sarcastic. I know the truth of the matter is that the kind of dicks I'm willing to suck long and deep are the kinds that EVERY gay guy likes to suck, so there's no need - or desire, apparently - for these guys to ever contact me again.)

I was always into older men, but found when I hit 30 suddenly they weren't interested anymore, so I guess there is some validity to the statement. It also seems to be a top/bottom thing. Tops have a much longer shelf life, presumably because there's so few of them.

R40 is right, it is very much a top/bottom thing. Older guys who say "men my own age aren't interested" are almost always bottoms. And it's true, older tops are more interested in younger bottoms, because they have to be turned on by them and be able to get an erection to perform. Its just easier with someone younger. An older bottom, on the other hand, can be attracted to and perform fine with a top his age or older. It's the same reason older straight men prefer younger woman.

R4 is trying to make a point, but he just sounds like he's giving us a math problem.

An old flabby worn out ass is not going to be as appealing as a young, tight one.

It isn't surprising that tops can "age better" than bottoms.

I'm 39 and seeing a 47 year old. I'm fairly happy.

Tell us more about it, R44, and I guarantee we can take you from "fairly happy" to "miserable" in moments.

R41 so we older bottoms are just never getting fucked again?

All older men want younger partners. The only reason older women aren't as into younger partners is they're not as likely to suffer under the delusion that young hotties are really into them and not just using them.

R17 this is very true. I have a friend who once said that he only befriends attractive people. I honestly thought he was joking and I laughed it off, but he didn't. I asked him if he was serious and he said abso-fucking-lutely.

BTW, I'm not patting myself on the back because he befriended me (which meant I passed his "test"). I'm pretty average looking...on a good day.

I know people who know a guy who dated him - no real tea other than he just seems to get bored after a while, it almost seems like he does not allow himself to really fall for anyone.

Correct, R46 aka the 2015 Bump Troll.

I saw an interview with Ann Richardson where she said something like, "I think one of the things young people should be taught is how to be alone because almost all of us end up alone and you've got to enjoy your own company." She meant that the kids move out, you get divorced or the spouse dies long before you do, etc. I certainly see that a lot - and I've not had a relationship in 30 years - just turned 60, and though my handle is "bitter queen" the truth is I am quite happy and have a very uneventful life of solitude and peace. The internet gives me a lot of company with zero drama cause I can just close the laptop and go for a walk.

I agree with Graham.

Have to admit. I have been with some 50 year olds with great asses. Still does not compare to the younger guys with daddy issues.

I have friends for companionship.

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If you are rich and famous then I agree, stay single forever. But, being alone at 50 and just having a normal life seems a bit sad to me.

Agreed r55.

[quote] He's completely full of shit. I am 40 and I'd love to date guys my own age.

40 is not the same thing as 52.

If you're not married, you're nothing!

The cunt unmatched my on Tinder. He's a fucking liar.

Well knock me over with a feather. Really? Ever noticed how people become less fit and less attractive as they age. Duh. Fact of life. I’m 66 and as fit as I was at 25. Almost no one like me. And pretty good looking too- but it’s still hard although there’s reason to keep the door open- I get attention etc but it fades usually when the how old are you question is answered. Bottom line is reality and accepting things as they are- and you never know. I prefer people close to my age if they don’t look like Java the Hut. But I confess I’ve expanded into younger men because well, they are more available and desirable than those my age. I tend to let them pursue rather than be the instigator myself. But I have no illusions.

[quote] I’m 66 and as fit as I was at 25. Almost no one like me. And pretty good looking too

I'll be the judge of that.

Link please.

We're surprised it's a problem.

R51, this is the truth. I see people who are so dependent on what their friends, spouses, family are doing to the point where I wonder what will happen when someone moves away, gets married, divorces them, etc. and they can't plan their lives around them.

The key to true happiness is being ok in your own company every now and then. You have to find yourself interesting enough to spend time with if you want other people to spend time with you as well. With Corona going around, I keep seeing so many people losing their minds because they can't see all their friends and family 24/7 like they used to and they don't know what to do with themselves.

Poor thing

Nothing to do with your age Graham, doll. You’re a poisonous little pixie pure and simple. Entertaining in very small doses but pure poison.