1) Why do you think Boomers are so willing to have sex on the first date? Is it because they are past the point of playing games, know what they want quicker than they did when they were younger, or just take a more casual approach to sex?
--- I think it is because they aren't so shy and unsure of themselves. They know what they want, they know how to protect themselves, and maybe they feel it's less risky now. I know I was a nervous wreck when I was young. I've been married for 32 years but if I were divorced or widowed, I'd sure like to see what other "adventures" might be out there.

2) Why do you think 53 percent rated lust and passion so much higher than marriage? Is it because most single Boomers have been married before and have somewhat of a "been there, done that" attitude toward marriage and dont NEED to be legally bound to someone to make a relationship work?
---- I think that once we're older, many of us may not feel the need to be married. We may like our independence and want some of the side benefits of marriage, without the commitments and the feeling of being "stuck".

3) Given that 76 percent of the women polled want to be wooed by their date and expected him to pick up the check, does this idea of being old fashioned conflict with their modern attitude toward casual sex?
---- I think a woman can still enjoy sex without losing the courtesies of days gone by. But that doesn't mean she won't pick up the check the next time around. We don't want to have to "owe" the man anything.

4) What advice would you give to Boomers who are out there dating and dealing with the expectations or desire to have sex so quickly? Any words of caution?
----- Men are still men. Don't have casual sex and then hope for a long term relationship. Don't fantasize that you can change him, or think that he'll commit because you're having sex. Be VERY careful about protection; while you may not be able to get pregnant any longer, there are still many diseases that can be passed along.

5) And finally, considering that Boomers are three times more likely than 20-somethings to hit on a complete stranger, does this mean that you get more confident as you age? If so, why?

---- I do think we get more confident as we age. I know I'm much more confident of myself in many ways, including sexually. I imagine if I were in the divorced/widowed category, I wouldn't mind having some casual (SAFE) relationships just for fun and companionship. I don't think I'd be looking for long term any right away.

Hope this helps!!
Kathy