Senior dating opportunities

As men and women begin to reach their golden years, they often feel that they have lived their lives and there is nothing new and exciting to look forward to. Especially if you are single, either by choice or left widowed or divorced, with nobody to share your days with, life suddenly seems dull.

But just because you are past your youth, it doesn’t imply that you have to leave all your youthful pursuits in the past. We’re not talking skating and sky diving here, but a little less adventurous but no less exciting activity – dating. You’re never too old to go on a date. Or even to indulge in a little flirtation with someone from the opposite sex.

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Why not? There is never going to be a better time than this. If you were left widowed and had children, you have finally fulfilled your obligations to them. Or if you were divorced and never remarried, you probably managed your affairs single-handedly. Your children are most likely living lives of their own and if they ever did, they wouldn’t and shouldn’t have any objection to you living your's. You don’t have to worry about parental objections either…God bless their souls!

So this in fact is the best time to throw caution to the winds and explore the dating game. You don’t have to be embarrassed about seeking companionship. Every one of us needs it at every stage of our lives and it is as vital a need as food or water.How will you go about finding interesting people to date?

Think about what you are looking for in a potential date. You might not have the variety and choice you did in dates when you were younger, but that does not mean that you have to settle for that senior who keeps winking at you with his dentures almost falling out, just because you don’t think you’ll get anybody else.Don’t sell yourself short.

If you’ve been enjoying your own company a little too much, move out and meet people. If you’ve been out of the dating scene for years because you were too preoccupied with other priorities, chances are you’re a slightly rusty senior man or woman. Trying to date again is akin to shopping for a new appliance. Unless you get around and acquaint yourself with what is available in the market, you’re unlikely to know what you’re looking for.

If you have friends who are still active on the social scene, renew your acquaintance with them. Go out with them and make it known that you’re open to meeting new people. Don’t limit yourself. There’s no rule that says that because you’re a 55-year-old woman, you should date a man who’s 60. You are at a stage in your life where you can make your own rules. Join a specialized senior dating service in your area that will do all the work that you’re hesitant to do yourself.

If you are a computer-savvy senior, get online and log on to one of the many senior dating sites available. If you’re not computer-friendly, then maybe it’s about time you added that feather to your cap too! It’s never too late.

The Internet throws up many opportunities to connect and interact with people of your own maturity and age bracket and maybe even those from a younger age group looking for someone with a more mature outlook.How important is it to have someone from the same age group?

It isn’t really of consequence to date somebody who is in your age bracket. But if you feel strongly about such things, it’s best not to stray too far from your comfort zone. Once you are older, you tend to have certain preconceived notions and set ideas and unless you are really willing and open to change, it’s best to do what makes you happy. You have to feel comfortable in a relationship, or when dating someone, and that is of paramount concern. Same age

If you are one of those souls who feel you can only confine yourself to dating a senior man or a woman who is in your age group, there are definite advantages to this. They would be in more or less the same situation as you, having faced similar challenges and are now settling down to retirement and wanting companionship. It is more likely that they will have similar expectations and probably place less demands on you.

While there is greater predictability and possibly less excitement in seniors of the same age getting together, chances are that you will have more in common and may be more inclined towards shared interests and goals. The disadvantage is that since two seniors tend to be more settled into their routine and used to living on their own, they tend to be less open to change and find it difficult to adapt to someone else as easily.

Older woman, younger man

A lot of older women in their fifties and sixties are looking as good as, if not better than some of their younger counterparts. And suddenly they find themselves aching to be reassured of their attractiveness and find out if they’ve still got what it takes. And younger men often find these women irresistible – a combination of maturity, experience and indulgence. The depth of understanding and nurturing they sense they will receive from an older woman makes her extremely desirable.

And the older woman, in turn, finds herself caught up in the excitement and sense of adventure, which she is unlikely to find with a senior her age. Sometimes, despite the open skepticism such relationships are greeted with, that they will never last it ultimately boils down to the two individuals involved to make it work. But you can rest assured that if you are an older woman and you are holding yourself back from dating a younger man because you think you are setting yourself up for disappointment, keep your options open and you might surprise yourself.

Older man, younger woman

Strangely though, the combination of an older man dating a younger woman is found to be more acceptable than older woman younger man pairing. Senior men often feel the need to be assured of their virility and sometimes, by being seen with a pretty young thing, they feel they are sending out subtle signals that despite their apparent age, they can still give the younger men a run for their money. However, if you, as an older man, find you have a penchant for younger women, there’s nothing wrong with it. Clearly, it's different strokes for different folks.

When seniors indulge in relationships with big age differences though, try and be as sure as you can that your partner is interested in you and not in what they can get out of you. You wouldn’t want to end up proving that adage ‘There’s no fool like an old fool’. Beware of gold diggers and opportunists. You may be especially vulnerable if you have lost a loved one or are lonely and looking for someone to hold your hand. In your twilight years, you would like to have companionship and someone to grow older with.