Over 50 Dating

Meeting Mr. or Mrs. Right is always a challenge, and that challenge often becomes even harder when you're dating over 50. If your tried-and-true methods of meeting singles are getting stale -- flirting at the gym, going to bars, shmoozing at the dog park -- perhaps it's time for a change of venue.

Trust us, interesting singles over 50 are out there, and you don't have to put up with the stench of a seedy nightclub at 2 a.m. to find them. All it takes is the right mind-set and a little strategy. Here are five places to meet singles over 50:

New Blood At The Party:  Tag along with a friend the next time their office has a company picnic or function -- this is a great way to meet somebody who you know is responsible enough to hold down a career and who you can 'check out' with an acquainted friend before you agree to a date.

 

Break The Gender Divide: There's no longer a stigma about a woman learning to golf or a man taking a Pilates class, though such activities are still gender lopsided enough one way or the other to open up the dating options for the minority sex.

Volunteer:  Organizations such as "Habitat For Humanity" allow you to come into contact with people of all ages and from all walks of life, all of whom have strong, respectable values. 

 Join A Club:  Book clubs are great places to meet well-read, like-minded adults -- you can usually find one by calling your local library. Similarly, wine clubs, outdoors clubs and gardening clubs are good options as well depending on your interests. Joining a club allows you to grow as an individual and sets up the opportunity for you to meet someone who shares a common interest. 

 

Go Online:  Singles over 50 are flocking to the online dating world more than any other demographic. It would be a shame to let 20th century prejudices about online dating spoil the opportunities that could await you with a membership. The perception that dating sites attract eccentrics or shut-ins is a dying one.

 

If you're over 50 and single (like me), there are a lot of options.  It's just a matter of changing your perspective, and getting out there, taking a chance on something different.  Scary?  Hell yes!  But worth it :)