Dating Again When Over 45

Getting back into the dating scene after celebrating your 45th birthday can be a bit scary. Whether due to divorce or death, you lost your safety net for going out as part of a couple. Married friends may be out of date with their advice on dating etiquette. Before signing up for various online matchmaking sites, get yourself ready for this new adventure.

Update your image

Enlist a savvy friend for advice on your appearance and to select a few trendy outfits. Department stores have style consultants who can give you a makeover from head to toe. Various studies indicate that people make a judgement about others within thirty seconds and this is largely based on appearance. Make a positive impression on potential partners by good grooming and nice clothes.

Dating trends

Do a little research to see what is expected nowadays when dating. Both genders share the expense of dates, whether splitting the tab down the middle or alternating who is paying when getting together. This point was confusing to older women I interviewed who were dating again. Some sidestep this issue by having men over for wonderful dinners and buying tickets to shows ahead of time. As long as there is give and take in these new relationships, then the burden of paying for things does not fall on one person.

Group dating

Consider being with both genders in a group setting before going out on single dates again. One can be more relaxed when not having to carry on a conversation alone. One feels less judged when with others, than when meeting a date for the first time. MeetUp.com has various activities such as hiking, going to movies, dining out, plus so much more. Being friendly can lead to a possible romantic connection with someone from the group. Some over forties have volunteered in causes that they are passionate about and ended up marrying a fellow member.

Socials

Go to group social gatherings from work, your neighborhood, political party and others that come your way. Some churches have a single’s group. My friend in her sixties is quite active her church’s one and they have a lot of fun things to do, such as movie night. See if where you worship or an organization has a single’s group you could join.

There is a similarity between going to a job interview and starting back into dating. Both require that you put your best foot forward, taken care with your appearance and have positive statements ready about yourself. In both situations you are selling your great qualities whether for a job or a relationship. Have a friend look over your dating profile and initial responses online to potential dates to ensure you are on track. Once you start dating, get some feedback on your interactions. Double date with another couple who can give you some hints on how to improve your dating style and how you come across to others.

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