7 REASONS PEOPLE OVER 60 SHOULD TRY ONLINE DATING

Have you heard more online dating horror stories than you care to remember? Well, forget about those. They are the exception rather than the rule.

Today, I'd like to suggest we focus instead on success stories--like mine and those of the one third of married couples who initially met online (according to Pew research between 2005 an 2012). Yes, you CAN find love online! That's how I met the last 3 men I've had long-term relationships with.

And, as I tell my older clients, you can find love at any age! 

Even though some of my 60+ clients are hesitant to try online dating when they first call me, I share with them a myriad of reasons folks their age should definitely consider it. Here are 7 of them:

1. There are more older singles online than ever before. In fact, between 2013 and 2015 alone, the number of online daters aged 56-64 doubled.

2. Online dating is convenient--and much easier than going out to events. Unfortunately, there aren't that many singles events for people over 60, so searching for matches online is efficient and effective.

3. Older people usually have the time to devote to online dating. Even though online dating is convenient and efficient, it can be time consuming. But, if you're retired or semi-retired, it's not that hard for you to carve out the time for searching, sending and responding to emails, and having phone calls and first meetings with prospective dates.

4. There are more online dating sites for seniors than ever before...and there are always new ones popping up. In addition to long-standing sites like Senior People Meet, Silver Singles, Dating for Seniors, Just Senior Singles, and Senior Friend Finder, there are newer ones too: 50 Plus Club, Age Match, Elite Singles, Senior Match, and SinglesOver60.org.

5. There are free sites just for singles too: Seniors Circle, Senior Passions, Senior Friends Date, Free Senior Dating Agency, and Dating.Aarp.org. 

6. You have access to more people than you would in your daily life. If you're no longer working and not as involved in committees, community activities, and hobbies as you used to be, online dating gives you access to a whole new world of millions of single, divorced, and widowed people you'd never run across otherwise.

7. If you're a woman, it's an easy way to be the initiator. Over-60 women were brought up to believe the man needs to be the pursuer. But, with online dating, it's perfectly acceptable--and very easy--to reach out with the first email to men who look like a good match for you. Even if you're shy, it's a simple way to start a conversation with an interesting guy.

So, what do you think? Isn't online dating worth considering? If you're not having any luck meeting people for dating through the usual channels, I'd highly recommend giving online dating a try. 

If you have any questions about getting started or need moral support to put your toe in the water, email me at gayle@datingsuccesscoaching.com. I'm here for you!