How to Get in On the Dating Game Even After 60

There’s no avoiding it. As we get older, the dating game becomes a bit more different than it was when we’re still in our younger years. If you happened to meet people in their 40s or above and ask how their dating activity goes, they will tell you that it’s way different than the dating scene they have back when they were younger.

Now, if you still believe that the dating game is still the same, then sorry to burst your bubble – it’s not. However, it doesn’t mean it’s going to be an uphill battle for you, it’s just that the rules have changed.

That said, let’s have a rundown of how the entire dating game changes when you get older:

1. Take Part in Online Dating

In an age where almost everything we do can be done online, it only makes sense that you’d want to use the internet to look for a potential love connection. While online dating was initially seen as a medium for those who are desperate or socially awkward, it has now come to the point where it’s been widely accepted by most as a go-to for looking for a potential partner – and the senior age group is no exception.

In fact, a 2013 study which was conducted by the Pew Research Center revealed that around 11% of American adults said they used online dating apps and sites.

The thing about online dating is that you are free to choose who you should date – and ignore. There are some online dating apps like Tinder which are free to use and only requires you to login using a few personal details.

2. Be Part of a Senior Living Community

While you might find it hard to believe, there are actually lots of people who were able to find love and close friendships in senior living communities. By being close to other people within the same age group and sharing meals, activities, and stories in such communities, senior people were able to experience happiness and a much better quality of life.

3. Enlist the Services of a Senior Matchmaker

If you’re too shy to meet other people in social communities or don’t like using the internet, a senior matchmaker could be the way to go. A matchmaker stated that there’s still a huge number of people who don’t use computers, and those who do don’t even feel like joining dating sites. For them, matchmakers and dating coaches are the best bet options.

Compared to online dating, you don’t have to spend time creating and beautifying your online profile to get noticed by potential online dates. Instead, you will be making appointments with an experienced matchmaker who will ask your hobbies, interests, and your idea of a potential love interest.

After that, he/she will then do the work of matching you with someone who’s compatible and in line with your interests then arrange that first date for you. A good thing with a matchmaker is that you don’t need to make a lot of effort as the matchmaker will be the one to do all the preparation for you.

However, the problem is that such a service will cost you a significant subscription fee. Aside from that, there’s no guarantee that the individuals you’ll date will be that potential love connection you’re looking for.

Getting Past Dating Obstacles

It’s normal for seniors to desire love and romance. Unfortunately, most of them face several obstacles which, if not tackled, will make it hard for them to get a potential love interest. Here are some of them:

• Senior men tend to develop a sense of inferiority due to their weaker version compared to their younger selves.

• On the other hand, older women feel like they’re unattractive due to how society associates youth with beauty.

• A lot of older men tend to look for younger wives and prefer starting a new family instead of partnering someone of their own age group.

• On average, women live longer than men. As a result, the chances of most senior women looking for a love partner are slim.