You may be thinking how hard it will be to ever find your soul mate, and
be happy again in a relationship, because you feel now that you are
older, dating is not for you. AARP reported, in a study they conducted
of singles aged 55 an up, that 49% said, "Having someone to talk to or
do things with" is the most important reason for dating when your
older.
You have so much more wisdom and experience than you did the first time
around, so you will be able to leave behind all the nonsense you
remember about dating. Dating is definitely different than it was the
first time around, however, with new technology it can be much easier to
meet someone. Dating has really not changed, because deep down people
are still the same, with the same desires, wants and needs. The main
thing that has changed is the way people can meet each other today. The
Internet has made the world smaller, making dating for seniors easier.
My sister is happily married to a man that lived in another state, who
she met through a senior dating service online. Now that her children
are grown, she was so lonely and longed for the companionship of someone
that enjoyed the same interests that she did. She tried an online
dating site, and went on a few dates, which were a lot of fun. She met a
man that lived a couple of states away, and think about it, her first
time around she would have never met this man, because she had never
visited that state. They spent months emailing, instant messaging, and
using video chat. By the time they met in person, they were such good
friends, everything just clicked. They were married very soon after
their first meeting, and I know this sounds corny, are living happily
ever after.
Lehman Brothers Equity Research shows that the 50+ segment is the
fastest growing group of subscribers making up senior online dating.
26% of American adults, say that they know someone who went on a date
that made the connection from an online dating site, according to
research by Pew Internet and American Life Project, with 15% of those
American adults, saying they know someone who is in a long term
relationship or a marriage from an online meeting.
Even though the Internet has given you access to the whole world, it has
also created some situations that you must be aware of. Dating in
today’s world has changed considerably, even though people have not, so
you must remember that not everyone has the pure and honest motive of
finding someone to talk to and share their experiences with.
You will have enough to think about when choosing to date as a senior,
so with everything that you will have on your mind, make it easy by
following some simple dating etiquette rules for dating in the 21st
century. These simple to follow tips can provide a safety plan that
will make dating today fun, and help you create some magical moments.
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