Single Mom Dating After 50
My mom is 85 and lives in a retirement community. Last year, her next-door neighbor died and within 3 days, the widower (age 92) proposed to my mother. This may not be what you think about as a single mom dating. While mom rebuffed the advances, her children were quite concerned. Whether you’re the single mom dating after 50 or you’re the child, it can be a difficult situation for the whole … [Read more...]
How to Find the Man of Your Dreams
For women over 50, it’s easy to lose hope of finding your soulmate. How to find a man of your dreams may take a bit of effort on your part, but if you have a good attitude and perseverance, you can find the love and companionship you desire. Start with a good attitude. If you believe all men are schmucks, you’re going to have a hard time finding Mister Right. The idea is to meet new people, … [Read more...]
Ways Dating is Different for Mature Adults
By Marilyn Barnicke Belleghem Dating when you’re older has both it’s advantages and disadvantages. While somewhat humorous, there are some distinct differences between dating as a younger versus more mature adults. * You don't have a fear of getting pregnant if you're sexual. * Concern for your parents’ opinion is usually missing. * You should know enough about your self to know … [Read more...]
The New 60: Dating Tips for Seniors
Ed. Note: As the Design Shrink for Oprah and author of a column on aging for the advocate.com, Robert offers dating tips for seniors. By Robert Levithan I am single and 60 and the thing nobody told me when I was younger was that it could be this much fun. Of course, when dating, we all feel like teenagers at times--the insecurities, the not knowing of it all, but there's also the excitement … [Read more...]
Finding a Partner After Retirement
By Dr. Nancy Mramor Finding a partner after retirement, especially for Boomers is often a matter of: * Finding someone to grow old with * Making a more successful match than the one made early in life * Finding a mate after losing a beloved mate * Just enjoying life with a compatible partner DEPENDING ON YOUR MOTIVATION, the process will proceed in different directions! No matter … [Read more...]
Tips for Dating for Over 50s
By Julie Spira The big difference I am seeing is that the single male, whether finding himself single through divorce or the death of a spouse, is really looking for a serious relationship. If they were married before and enjoyed marriage, they don't want to play around. They want to find someone they can spend the rest of their lives with. By comparison, when dating in your twenties, you have … [Read more...]
Older Singles Search for Companionship
By Tina B. Tessina, PhD Older singles expect more than previous generations. They want companionship, but they don't necessarily want their relationship to be all-consuming. We live in a very mobile world, and people now must acquire skills for meeting new people, including both friends and relationships, because we (and our friends) have a tendency to move around. We also stay in relationships … [Read more...]
Senior Citizen Dating: Baby Boomers Enter New Phase
By Kim Beair Baby Boomers are re-entering the dating scene with both dating challenges and dating strengths. Because some Boomers are in the sandwich generation, with elderly parents and adult children, more caution needs to be taken when entering the dating world again. Senior citizen dating is not without its challenges. Money and sex are key issues Baby Boomers are facing, and many are … [Read more...]
Dating After Divorce
By Steven V. Dubin You’ve heard the 40 is the new 30? Well with people living longer, 60 is going to more like the old 45, according to Paul Falzone, CEO of eLove, one of the world’s largest online dating and matchmaking services. At 60, people realize they could live another 20 or 30 years and they make the choice not to stay in an unhappy marriage rather than ride it out. Dating after … [Read more...]
The Dating Goddess Speaks!
For the generation who invented the sexual revolution, you’d think the boomers would have solved the mysteries of love. Not so. They’re just as confused and confounded as they were in the days of free love. Where to turn for advice?We are pleased to have an interview with the Dating Goddess who has written 13 books addressing love over 40. While her blog speaks directly to mature women, much … [Read more...]