Q: After some consideration, I decided to change my age online to 62. I just think 62 sounds better than 65 (and everyone tells me I look young for my age… and I certainly don’t feel 65). What do you think?

-- Susan, 65, Baltimore

A: I would strongly recommend against lying about your age. Yes, you’ll likely get more hits, but at what cost? To go out with someone and have him peeved to find out you lied? To start any new potential relationship with a lie? And where does it end? Will you lock in at 62 for the rest of your life?

I’m certainly not trying to be rude. I understand both the temptation to lie and the frustration you have that many men seem to be looking for someone younger. But the right man for you will like you at the age you are.

You don’t need to trick someone into goin

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