Dating in your 50s tip 4

How to date in your fifties

Dating after 50 might be scary, but experts Tanya Koens and Kerri Sackville say it can be fabulous, too. Dating — like any pursuit that carries a risk of rejection, boredom or weirdness — can be angst-inducing. Throw into the mix being single for the first time in decades, being an older person or having less body confidence than you once had, and it can get a lot harder. But love, sex or intimacy isn't off the cards for anyone who wants it. These experts share their advice about navigating apps, first dates, staying safe and avoiding bad matches when you're dating later in life. And they all agree that, when approached right, dating as an older person can be fantastic.

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Dating tips for over 50s

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back. Why Trust Us? The good news is, once you get over your initial first-date jitters, meeting new people can be a ton of fun and a great opportunity to find someone who could be an incredible addition to your life. The first truth when it comes to dating over 50? So how can you best navigate all of these changes once you re-enter the dating game?

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