Dating advice for women over 40

Dating Over 40? 9 Expert-Approved Tips for Putting Yourself Back Out There

Our editors handpick the products that we feature. We may earn commission from the links on this page. While Aunt Debbie may have some wisdom, we'd rather leave it to the pros. So we spoke to a handful of dating coaches and relationship experts for their best tips for dating after Read on, but don't forget: Being on your own is just fine , too. Whether you just left a bad marriage, or have been in the dating world for decades, it makes sense to feel like it's your turn to find love.

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After my first date in a year ended in disaster, I spoke to other fortysomething women — and a psychologist — to learn what they could teach me about running the gauntlet of romance. L ast week, I pushed myself to go on the first date I have had in a year. In this case, it flung back a guy who lied on his dating profile about his age, used a photo that looked 15 years out of date and told me a bizarre story about how he had done time on a chicken farm because the prisons in his native country were too full — all, and this was the really confusing bit, for a crime he did not commit. But women in their 40s are likely to have run the gauntlet of hope, heart-sinks and uncertainty that are part of the dating trajectory, from traditional meet-ups to the rise of the planet of the apps.

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It can be difficult to start dating when you're in your 40s or older, whether you've dated before or are starting out. However, with some speed dating advice and a positive outlook, you might enjoy the company of new people and discovering new relationships.

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Katie’s 5 Tips for Dating After 40

Four pros share practical advice to make this experience less stressful and a whole lot more fun. Though the idea of being part of the dating pool later in life can seem daunting, it doesn't have to be. In fact, dating in your 40s can and should!

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