Yahoo Lifestyle Teri Hatcher Opens Up About Dating Over 50
Teri Hatcher has offered her thoughts on dating now that she’s 59 years old, saying in a recent interview that it’s “just not that fun anymore.”
During a Tuesday appearance on the “Sherri” daytime talk show, the “Desperate Housewives” star shared how her dating experience has been.
Hatcher jokingly said, “I don’t date much anymore, becauseI used to date, and you’d look across the table at the guy and you’d think, ‘OK, I wonder if we’re going to end up in bed together,’ and now I look across the table and I just think, ‘When am I going to have to change this guy’s diapers?’”
In response, host Sherri Shepherd made a suggestion to spice things up for Hatcher: dating younger men.
“There are so many men on this set who have watched you throughout your career — and they have crushes on you,” Shepherd quipped.
Hatcher said she wouldn’t be open to it because she would have to worry about her appearance, adding, “I just don’t care.” After some back-and-forth, though, the actor agreed she would be open to giving it a try if she found the right guy.
“Girl, I’ve got about 10 of them I can introduce you to,” Shepherd replied.
Hatcher has been married twice: to Marcus Leithold from 1988-1989 and Jon Tenney from 1994-2003. She and Tenney share a daughter, Emerson Tenney.
Although Hatcher may be hesitant to date, a dating expert told HuffPost UK earlier this year that dating over 50 could be the most fun one has in their life.
According to relationship coach Dr. Marie Thouin, it’s a “common misconception that people are not likely to find meaningful love over 50.”
“Unfortunately, fears around ‘post-50 scarcity’ are especially challenging for women — because so many societal scripts point to a woman’s value being tied to her youth,” Thouin said. “However, many women report that their 50s bring about a renewed sense of liberation, erotic confidence, and personal freedom — which are the best possible foundation for a thriving dating life. Besides, many people who love women will prefer to date a self-assured, liberated woman, versus a younger but more insecure one.”
During her appearance on “Sherri,” Hatcher also expressed comfort with getting older, noting that the only way you can feel about aging is “grateful.”
“Every day above ground is a gift, so I do look at it with a lot of gratitude,” Hatcher said.
