Senior Dating
Ensure Your Online Dating Success Dating Tips and Advice for Seniors
By Dr. Pepper Schwartz
Dating Advice for SeniorsEnsure Your Online Success Congratulations for taking the leap back into dating! Yes, we know while dating in your 20s may have been difficult, it's a vastly different landscape now. And, we mean that in a GREAT way. Think about it: What you bring to the table now as a mature adult is pretty significant. The fact of the matter is now, you've got wisdom, experience, and street smarts to help you identify exactly what you're looking for in a relationship. With those thoughts in mind, here're our tips for creating a profile which will help ensure your online dating success: Make a List. Your expectations of what you desire in a relationship and a future mate should be accurately reflected in your online profile. Write down what type of person you are looking for, your expectation (i.e., companionship or marriage), your values and personal interests. Be Honest. Create and write an online profile which honestly represents you. Remember, it's not about attracting quantity; it's about finding someone of quality. Read more dating advice for seniors ![]() Dating Tips for SeniorsFlirting 101 Flirting is ageless and open to everyone! Flirting remains an easy and meaningful way to spark the interest of someone you've just met. Here're some fun tips from Flirting 101 to increase your cute quotient. How to Be a Good Flirt 1) Break the Touch Barrier. It can be as obvious as touching your arm or knee while making a point. It can be as faint as having your knees come into contact under the table. 2)Laughter. A big part of flirting involves reactions to the partner. When telling a funny story, it may elicit comments encouraging interest, including asking "really?", saying "wow" and simply opening your mouth in amused disbelief. Read more on how to be a good flirt Senior Dating Facts & StatisticsOnline dating for Senior Singles AARP reported, in a September 2003 study of singles aged 55+, 49% said, "Having someone to talk to or do things with" is the most important reason for dating. AARP's September 2003 survey cited these as the Top Three Complaints of Singles in their 50's: Read more senior dating and relationships More Seniors are Using the Internet Two-thirds of adults between the ages of 50-64 use the Internet (Burst! Media, 2006). In their quest for love and companionship, computer users aged 55+, accounted for 16.7% of all traffic to on-line personal sites (Internet research firm, Nielsen/NetRatings, 2006). Read more statistics on Seniors using the internet Boomer Population Facts Baby Boomers represent 27.5% of the population; over 24 million Boomers are 50+; and by the year 2030, the Baby Boomers will be ages 66-84 and make up 20% of the total population (MetLife's Mature Market Institute, 2003). A 50-year-old female can expect to live 82.5 years; a male 78.5 years (The National Center for Health Statistics, 2005). Read more facts on Baby Boomers |
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Connie & Thomas
Married July 30, 2006 I remember the first time Thomas and I met it was so comfortable ... like going home. We know that God brought us together via the Perfectmatch.com website. In fact, I tell everyone that Thom is my gift from God. Thank you, Perfectmatch!
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I remember the first time Thomas and I met it was so comfortable ... like going home. We know that God brought us together via the Perfectmatch.com website. In fact, I tell everyone that Thom is my gift from God. Thank you, Perfectmatch!