What should one 'offer' in dating or a relationship? The notion of having something to offer is...

Heartlander · 80-89, M Best Comment

Kindness and patience are great offerings. Don't sell yourself short, put those attributes in the forefront rather than the background. Of all the friendships I have cherished the most, those are the attributes that stick out the most.

IM5688 · 61-69, M

I am a lot like you. I have very little to offer. I am able to provide kindness and patience and I'm a good listener also. What I find, (being a male,) is that most women today have their goal set at finding a very handsome looking guy that has money.
I have also found that many women do not want a financially responsible equal relationship. If both are earning money, his money pays for everything and her money is to do what she pleases with it.

Jonjdw · 51-55, M

Companionship. Honesty. Things in common. You just have to talk and find out what each other both want and who each other are. I always felt I had nothing to offer either. And I still don’t. I mentioned above is all you really need.

If someone is an adventure or outdoorsy type, that’s not for me.

YourMomsSecretCrush · M

I look for someone who is willing to forth effort. Someone to meet me halfway. Someone who knows there will be both good times and bad times. Someone who will treat my kids and my family well. And someone with a wicked sense of humor who loves nature and the outdoors. It only took me 50 yrs to find the right one. 😂😂😂

Zeusdelight · 61-69, M

The most exciting thing about dating is building a connection and without someone who is a good listener that is impossible.

Excitement is fine, but it always ends and the normalcy of life is where we spend most of our time.

Finding excitement in the normalcy of life is its secret:)