Dating in your 50s is much different than in your 20s or 30s, and it's about romance and finding someone to spend time with who shares your values and interests. While you might only be able to go out on the town sometimes, there are still plenty of ways for singles over 50 to meet people.
When you are 50, the world doesn't seem the same as when you were 25, and you have more responsibilities and life experiences. It may also be harder to meet people who share similar interests because they don't live near where you do or because their schedules don't align with yours as quickly as they did in your 20s and 30s.
Focusing on your career makes meeting people who share your interests and values harder. You may have noticed that the most successful dating people are those with a career and a life outside of work, and this is because they have something to discuss besides their jobs, making meeting people who share their interests and values easier.
If you still need to reach this point in your career (or if your job doesn't provide many socializing opportunities), it's time for a change. Finding someone can be hard when all your energy goes into work. Still, if you want to find love at 50+, then you need to make some changes now so that by the time retirement comes around, there will be more time available for dating without feeling overwhelmed by responsibilities or tired from working long hours every day.
Age is just a number, but it has its limits. You might be thinking, "Age is just a number!" But the truth is that it does have its limitations. You may be able to date someone younger than you, but certain things could make your relationship difficult or even impossible.
For example: If your partner wants kids and you don't want any more children--that could cause problems in the long run. Or they may have different interests from yours (like sports). Or they may have financial goals that don't match up with yours at all.
You may want to date someone who can teach you something new about life.
When you are 50, it's important to remember that there are many places to meet people. You don't have to limit yourself by only dating someone your age or younger (or older). Dating can be an excellent way to learn new things about life, even if your date doesn't know much more than what they've learned in their 50 years on this planet!
You may want someone closer in age because it makes things easier and less complicated--but that doesn't mean you should stop looking at other options altogether just because they're not "perfect" according to some standards.
Yes, dating can be challenging in your 50s! The good news is that it's more difficult to meet people when you're 50. The bad news is the same. It's harder to meet people! The dating world has changed so much since your 20s and 30s, especially for women: we have different ideas about what we want from a relationship. We may be more cautious about getting involved with someone because of our own past experiences (or those of friends).
We also tend to have little time for casual dates or flings anymore--we want something serious but need to know where or how to find that person who fits our criteria precisely (and vice versa).
We hope we've convinced you that dating is worth it, even at 50, if you're looking for love and want to connect with other singles in your area.
With love,
Erin
Time to Dish:
What have you experienced dating at 50 and younger?
What is the best way to meet new people?
Do you use dating apps?
What are you looking for in this next chapter?