Dating in your 50s blog

Single Women over 50 - What's it Like to Date

And it makes you yearn for a more innocent time — when things were simpler or seemingly rosier. A time when you were a little girl filled with so much hope about your future. You had innocent dreams of what life would be as a grown-up. It was a world where she had a perfect family, perfect kids, perfect pets who never shed and self-walked. She had a fabulous job. She traveled the world. She lived in a Victorian mansion, a brownstone or a super sleek downtown loft. Mine had a two to three story library with a rolling ladder and also a domed solarium.

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You already figured out how to provide for yourself. It is exhilarating and energizing. Online dating makes it simple. You just need to be open to the process and take time to enjoy each person you meet.

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Since she was still married to her college sweetheart, this was unknown territory. Is this normal? Listening to her reminded me of the earlier assumptions I had had. I encountered unexpected complexity as I sorted out challenging questions. I still remember how awkward it felt setting up my online dating account. A recent widow after years of marriage, I recall looking through my current photos for an attractive self-portrait.

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Dating in Your 50’s

Earlier this month new dating app Lumen launched, especially for over 50s. We spoke to co-founder Charly Lester about why you should try online dating in your fifties and sixties. By the time people are dating in their 50s, they often know what they are looking for in a partner. On Lumen, we encourage high quality profiles — everyone has at least 3 dating profile photos and a detailed bio so you can get a feel for people before you chat.

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