Article by Keith Londrie II
Some people, no matter how old they get, never seem to get the hang of dating. Countless bad dates and cheesy pick-up lines could make you feel like giving up and staying single forever. You could be dating just to have fun, or you could be looking for a serious companion. You must keep a positive attitude and learn that with age comes experience. And experience is the best teacher! Take your emotions and the emotions of the other person into account when evaluating a date.
Don't rush dating. There is nothing wrong with getting to know someone before you date someone. Dating over 50 does not mean you're running out of time. Rather the opposite. You are experienced and have learned that to get along with someone; you must find that perfect match. Knowing someone prior to an actual romantic date takes the stress out of putting on your best face when getting to know someone. Most people try so hard to impress someone that they forget to relax and be themselves. When dating, at any age, you want to get to know someone well, before taking that important "next step". And both people need to relax in order to show their real selves.
The dating frame of mind changes with age. The emphasis of marriage and children is practically gone by this point in a person’s life. Most people dating over 50 are just looking for a person to have a great time with. Some are divorced or widowed. Others are still in search of the right person to spend their life with. You can be assured that if someone is dating over 50 then they have been there, done that, and know exactly what they want and don't want in a mate. They have "been there" and are usually set in their ways. This does not mean that they cannot change; it just implies that is unusual.
As with most types of dating, there are sites devoted to dating over 50. "Prime Singles" is a dating site specializing in the over 50 crowd. You can browse in your area or across the world to find your perfect match, and it’s all for free. Whether you are seeking someone who is over 50, or are over 50, it’s almost impossible not to find a match. Dating over 50 can be just as fun as dating when you're 20. You're never too old to date and it's never too late to fall in love.