The Chances Of Finding Love After 60

You’re in your sixties or older, and you’ve suddenly found yourself single. Believe it or not, it’s incredibly common. Whether your spouse or life partner has passed on or you just ended a relationship that you once had greater hope for, you’re going to find that there are many other mature singles in a similar situation. According to a Pew Research poll taken in 2020, 31% of adults over the age of 50 are single. If you fall in that age demographic, your dating prospects are surprisingly bright.

Why You Should Continue to Date in Your 60s

Some people think that their 60s are a time to slow down and step away from dating in relationships. They figure that if they’re not already in a marriage or serious relationship, there’s really no point. Here are a few reasons why that isn’t the case:

• Medical Breakthroughs – Miracle drugs have extended the vitality and virility of older people, allowing them to pursue extremely fulfilling relationships.
• Diet and Exercise – The Age of Information allowed many adults to access tips regarding leading healthy lifestyles. Many sexagenarians are reaping the benefits of their decision to eat better and get regular workouts. If this doesn’t apply to you, don’t feel bad. Just start getting your steps in.
• Companionship – If your children are grown up and have families of their own, it may be time to think about who you’ll spending time with between visits.
• Love – It’s essential at any age, and there is no way you can have too much of it in your life. Find someone you match with and take a shot at love.

SilverSingles is the ideal dating app for mature singles. While we do allow younger members to join, our marketing caters to mature singles. You can find the Silver Singles Dating App on the Apple App Store or on Google Play.

Embracing Love Later in Life: A New Beginning

There are many benefits to dating in your 60s. For one, your children (if you have any) are probably old enough to have moved out of the house. If not, they’re at least old enough to be independent. This frees you up for late-night dates, romantic weekend getaways, extended travel, and more.

Another advantage of dating when you’re older is that you’re aware of what you want in life. You might still have a checklist like you did when you were in your twenties, but you have a better idea of what matters and what doesn’t.

The over-55 age group is wealthier than younger generations. While not everyone in your age range is rich or even financially independent, you have a much better chance of meeting someone who can take care of themselves financially than you would when you were younger. Many seniors retire in their 60s, leaving more time for travel, love, and adventure.

Whether you are into wine tastings and art galleries or nature hikes and boating, there is someone out there for you on SilverSingles. Sign up today!

The Role of Compatibility in Senior Relationships

One of the keys to successful dating at any age is compatibility. Many younger people don’t really understand what this means, and some people don’t ever understand it. Compatibility doesn’t mean that you both like all of the same things. That’s an unrealistic standard. It means that your partner’s qualities appeal to you, and what you have to offer appeals to your partner.

Think about what you’re looking for. What are your “must haves”? Can you think of five of them? Now, list your dealbreakers in your head. Is this more difficult than you thought it would be? When you join SilverSingles, you will complete a comprehensive personality test. This is going to determine your personality traits, your likes and dislikes, your priorities, and more. Our dating algorithm (computer program) assesses your dating profile first. Then, it searches our database to find those members that you will find truly appealing based on their merits. The program then reduces the list and selects singles who are seeking exactly what you have to offer. What it presents to you is a list of high-value picks that all have the potential to match with you.

Naturally, you won’t like every profile the algorithm sends to you. The system is set up to learn from your choices. If none of the selections are appealing to you, you may have to change some of your dating parameters to meet your requirements. If you’ve ever been on one of the popular swiping sites, you’re probably painfully aware of how they fail to factor compatibility into the selection process. You swipe on profiles with very little information about the other party other than a name, age, picture, and location. If they match you back, you can strike up a conversation. This is usually disappointing since the other person is not on the same page with you about what they want, or they’re unsuitable for other reasons. These sites almost invariably cater to younger members, so you can find yourself marginalized by their dating algorithm.

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Overcoming Common Challenges in Senior Dating

Entering the dating pool can be tough at any age, but when you’re over 60, there are unique challenges. Here are some of the obstacles singles in their sixties face and advice on how to overcome them.

Feeling “Rusty”

When it’s the first date you’ve had in years, it’s normal to feel a little intimidated. You’re meeting someone new for the first time, and you’re afraid you won’t know what to say. Write down a checklist of some topics you think would be good for a first date. Here are a few examples:

• “Do you have any travel locations on your bucket list?”
• “What’s your favorite type of food?”
• “Do you have any hobbies?”
• “What kind of music do you like?”

These may seem like small talk topics, but they can lead to deeper conversations. Be sure you can also talk about the questions you’re asking.

Insecurity About Your Health, Appearance, Mobility

As we get older, things change. You might want to look and feel like you’re 35, but that’s just not realistic. One of the benefits of joining SilverSingles is that our members are all more-or-less experiencing aging in the same way. And as far as your appearance goes, they have seen your pictures, and they still want to connect. So, you can relax.

Technology Gaps

A lot of people in our generation have let their tech skills lapse a bit. The SilverSingles dating app is extremely user-friendly. If you can operate a smartphone, you can navigate your way around the SilverSingles app.

Security Concerns

We know that older adults are constantly targeted by scammers. It’s enough to make you want to give up on dating apps altogether. You’ll be happy to know that SilverSingles is one of the safest dating apps for members and their data, bar none. All communications are encrypted, SilverSingles does not share data with third parties, and our security team reviews member profiles upon signing up. Here are a few tips to keep yourself safe on SilverSingles:

• Never disclose financial data, personal information, or passwords on your profile or via the messaging system.
• Have a video date before meeting in person (i.e., FaceTime, Zoom, Teams, Skype).
• Meet in a public place with people around.
• Tell a family member or friend what your plans are. Let them know when you arrive and leave, and update them with any changes of plans.

If you follow these tips, you will have a safe and rewarding time on SilverSingles.

Tips for a Successful First Date After 60

The moment of truth has arrived, and it’s time for your first date. These tips will help you make the best of this first meeting.

• Pick a public place that you’ll both enjoy: a cafe, bar, restaurant, park, bookstore, etc.
• Keep it short. First dates can be a lot of pressure. Meeting for a coffee or drink is a good way to break the ice and see if there’s enough of a connection for a second date.
• Dress nicely but also appropriate for the venue. If you’re meeting at a park, a suit or evening dress might be overkill. Look your best, but don’t overdo or underdo it.
• Respect the other member’s boundaries. For example, if they don’t want to go to a second place, don’t push it.

Follow these tips, and you’ll look like a dating pro.

Navigating Silver Singles for Senior Love

When you load the Silver Singles Dating App on Google Play or the Apple App Store, you’re going to be asked to answer some questions. Take your time to carefully consider your answers. The SilverSingles algorithm will work much better for you if you give it accurate information.

Dating in your 60s is great. Don’t let your mindset deny you potential decades of love. Sign up for SilverSingles today!