Man ready to start a family

Dear reader: As I noted in an earlier column, my daughter, Lisi, will be handling the writing duties a few times a week. Enjoy her take on today’s questions. Ellie

Q- I’m a 39-year-old guy, coming up on 40. I’m not thrilled about the milestone, but it is what it is. I can’t stop the ageing process from happening. I take care of myself, I’m fit, healthy and in a good space. I know my lane and how to stay in it.

For example, I know it’s no longer cool for me to date women in their 20s. I’m ready to find a woman with whom to share my life, start a family and enter the next chapter.

But it’s not that easy.

I like to go out, and the women I meet are usually younger, out for a fun night, not looking for Mr. Right. I go to the gym, I hike, I walk my dog, I go to events, but the women I meet there are already engaged or married.

Where do I find single women in their 30s?

Ready and Looking

A- Good question! And I like your attitude. But don’t discount those 20-somethings. Lots of women are ready to start a family in their late 20s.

I assume you have friends, married and single. Ask them, and their partners, if they have any single friends for you to meet.

Spread your wings even further. Do things out of your zone. For example, go to a dog park in a different part of your city, hike a different trail, find a different bar/club.

You never know who’ll you meet.

Q- My sister and her boyfriend are acting really weird. They’re always on the phone – nothing new – but now they fight a lot. And my sister keeps shutting her door, crying.

How can I help?

Little sister

A- Hug her whenever you see she’s upset. You both sound fairly young so doubtful she’ll come to you for advice if you’re even younger than her. Just show her you care. Whatever it is will work itself out.