Dating over 65

What It’s Like to Date After Middle Age

This article was published more than 4 years ago. Some information may no longer be current. The two see each other every couple of months. Sign up for more advice, news and opinion pieces in your inbox to help you navigate modern life. Increasingly, these men are encountering resistance from older women who want their own lives, not a full-time relationship.

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When Rhonda Lynn Way was in her 50s and on the dating scene for the first time since she was 21, she had no idea where to start. She tried to use dating apps, but the experience felt bizarre and daunting. Way is now 63 and still single.

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As we get older, we still have a need for closeness and companionship. You may have more free time and want to share that time with somebody, or you may miss having physical contact. See our pages on bereavement for more information about coping with loss. At the moment, some of the suggestions below about meeting people won't be possible. But they are still relevant for when we can meet up with others again.

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At 62, I Hadn't Been On A Date In Decades. Here's What Happened When I Tried The Apps.

Finding romance in retirement can be intimidating and challenging. But, there are many positives for older adults searching for love. Keep reading for helpful senior dating tips.

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