How does "Dateglows" prioritize creating a welcoming and supportive environment for senior daters?

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Jean M · Answer

As a Senior, try to do what makes you happy. I am a widow and a senior and I have dated a few men. All have been nice men. I thought I was in love with one of them, and we almost married. I am so glad I didn’t marry him. One of the benefits of dating as a senior is that you have companionship, and in some cases, love. Different Seniors have different wishes when it comes to dating. I always enjoyed dating, but i am sorry that I did not, or have not so far, found a compatible mate with whom i can continue this journey. I am now getting to the point that I don’t like to “get out there” anymore - but i know someone won’t miraculously come to me unless i do. Find someone if you want, as it is possible to do. This is probably not much help, but as a senior, you can find someone if you really want to. It can be very pleasurable, but it can also be frustrating, like any relationship. I wish you good luck. You didn’t say how old you are, and sometimes this makes a difference too. :)

Moo. John · Answer

Well I just don't know linda , I'm assuming it's a dating site or a chitty chat place . I like the name . Thanks for the heads up ( no pun intended,) I'll head on out and check it out . Kisses ! PS … I'm also going to tap “ follow you “ also . Hope you are having one of those really nice days …chow.

Alan Carlson · Answer

Question: Is senior dating doable?

Answer: You bet your sweet bippy it is! (If you are old enough to remember that line from “Laugh In”, you are probably a senior or on the verge of being one.)

I had to start Senior Dating when my wife of many years died. At first it was nearly as difficult in my 60’s as it had been in my teens and twenties. But life is not as intense at every moment when you are 65 as it is when you’re 20 or so. So, there was nervousness, but I could get past it. And when I had a date that was obviously “Let’s not go there again!”, I could call it a “learning moment” and move on.

The toughest part was that while I was obviously a Senior (Check my photo), I had some trouble at first seeing women my own age as desirable. In the Middle Ages or even later, I could have just gone after younger women. While that’s not impossible now, it has lots more drawbacks than it used to. I don’t recommend it.

Eventually I met a woman (Online) who was my age and seemed to be interesting. So we had coffee. And went kayaking. And I fell in love, big time. And realized that women my age could be attractive. Very attractive. “Turn your cell phone off, we’re busy this weekend” attractive.

Practical advice:

Be patient and pay attention to the process, as you stumble into this new version of what you used to do.

Be clear with yourself on what your standards are, and then stick to them. Don’t settle for just OK. (You may find you’re tweaking your standards as you learn more about yourself. That’s OK. You can adjust them to fit an ongoing better understanding of yourself, provided you don’t lower them out of fear.)

Try online dating. Really. “Our Time” is aimed at seniors. I’m sure there are other good sites. Online dating vastly speeds up the first, time consuming, stage of meeting people. (While keeping you at a safe distance.) Once you’ve got some viable options, you still need to do real dates and sit face-to-face with someone for the first time. I crashed and burned on about six actual dates before I met Ms Right. Your mileage may vary.

One more thing. If sex is at the heart of your question, you can have it both ways. If you and your libido are still good buddies, you can find members of the opposite sex who are glad to hear that. And if you want a quiet, friendly, intimate-but-not-sexual relationship, you can find that, too. You will, of course, have to be upfront about which way you want to go at some point.

Good luck!

Bradley King · Answer

First of all.. No body gets pregnant. Most of us have dealt with tragedies and difficulties so we are less idealistic as to what a relationship is. At one time I was dating 4 different women at the same time. I was honest with all of them and told them I was dating other women when we first went out. What happened after the 1 st date was up to them. You learn that looks are less important and how you feel when you are with that person is much more important. I have now found a love who makes me smile every time she walks in the room.

Alan Gramer · Answer

Most types of dating are doable, and dating in your later years certainly qualifies. The key thing is to first off all figure out what you want and what you expect from dating. So there are some questions that come first:

* Are you into it for the long run or are you just looking for fun?
 * Do you expect love or are you just happy with simple companionship?
 * Are you comfortable with using the internet, particularly dating websites?
 * Do you prefer to find people the traditional way?
These are just a few questions that should guide you on the right path. It will help you to determine what sort of dating site / service you will use, if any. All and all, knowing what you want will make the process easier and way less confusing.

Let’s say you’re not too web-savvy, then maybe look around for communities in your local area. Find an activity which you enjoy and join a group that does such activity. Book clubs, cooking clubs, walking clubs… you name it. The idea is for you to find people who are into the things you love to do. Meeting new like-minded friends can often lead to finding a suitable partner, the key is to approach them in an environment where you have things in common. Sites like meetup.com [ https://www.meetup.com/ ] are actually pretty good for finding out what happens in your area. If not, the local papers (both online and offline) can be a great source to find new activities to do.

If you are comfortable with using the web, your best bet these days is to use a mature dating site like singleandmature.com [ http://www.singleandmature.com/ ]. Mature dating is more appropriate than using younger dating sites, simply because you will be put in touch with people who are closer to your age. More respect and less rejection will occur if you reach to people closer to your own heart, and you will find older people do act more mature than their younger counterparts. You can think of mature dating sites as communities for singles in their later years.

A final word of advice: be careful with online scammers. Make sure to keep your privacy intact, don’t give away your name, address or phone number to people online. Those details can be used by others to commit online fraud [ https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/fraud_protection/dating_fraud ], so best to keep it all safe. Instead use a pseudonym, and make sure you stay in control. Dating is an emotional ride, but keeping your logical cap on will allow you to see scammers from miles away. The bottom line is: if that person sounds too good to be true, then they are probably lying, time to move on. Logical thinking and confidence will be you best tools.

All the best on your journey, I hope you find what you are looking for!

Anonymous · Answer

* How does anyone percept the above ❓❓❓ from your views. When a senior single , is left alone , he / she will start thinking all kinds of things in their mind . It's normal human physiology behaviour. They may think that they are not worth a shilling anymore in this ill gotten society. It's all in your mind set. If u think like that u will be garbage forever. One thing senior singles should know is , for them to pass , live , enjoy life for a day is a bonus an plus point from Lord. One thing one needs to realize is not everyone is gifted to attain that level of seniority . As a senior single one e truly needs to be proud of oneself , that he / she can contribute something priceless to the younger generation an others. Seniors are always one living model inspiration for the younger generation. Now when it comes to “LOVE * ,it has no age barrier , colour , creed , religion. etc2 The power of love glows forever in your ♥️♥️ ,if you realize that love is truly blind Now how does one one let the power of love to glow always , till your last breath ?? Let the grey matter start cracking 😆😆😆. To be honest when one has attained the “SENIORS" status , one must always remember that one is truly lucky to survive till today. It's always best to fast forward reverse your sweet memories from the day you fell in love Sweet memories are hard to fade & priceless. One should do the same routine , getting the roses 🌹🌹, an. giving it to the lady who with them. This time the love will be different cos one is fully matured, have he ability to understand the true meaning of love , care , companionship , etc2 It's always best to be positive ,, speak up your mind , an have confidence Always remember that you have only one 🌹🌹 deep inside your ♥️♥️♥️ One should take great pains to treat , value , appreciate , full understand the woman that they are dating. For sure there bond to be chemistry when you speak things iof common interests to the woman. Always best to maintain eye contact , observe body language an follow the flow . Believe in yourself , that if it's meant for you , it's meant for you. Never ever be disappointed, if the “LOVE" ends up in failure Things might happen for a reason , that lord only knows One should take things as a blessing in disguise always The Lord plans everything for everybody accordingly . Been a senior , one truly doesn't have much commitments like paying for a car or housing loan. I would say it's a “ BREAK" from the usual stress Follow the flow , trust your instincts , do things that you enjoy the most an the ones that make you happy As seniors you are the encouraging group to the younger generation to realise the true meaning of love. It's lord, s provision 💯💯💯 Keep smiling. We only live today. 😆😆

Anonymous · Answer

I am thinking this is more of an advertisement for this dating site than an actual question but I couldn’t help but go check it out. I didn’t see it offering any more or less than the other sites do.

The one unique preference of seniors that isn't addressed is a relationship that is much more than friends but not a typical fall in love, sex, and get married type either. It is somewhere inbetween, there are no roles for either one to adhere to. More a partnership of two people not wanting to be alone at this point of their life and at the same time don't want to give up any of their independance to have that. I am not sure what you would even call it, maybe the end of the journey partner/roommate someone that has your back and you have theirs.

Anonymous · Answer

Look, I appreciate the A2A but I already have one 84 year old woman to look after 👍

… and she ain't my mum!

Good luck with your site. If you need a diversity analysis and suggestions just “have your girl call my girl and we'll do lunch.. on your company credit card.

😎

Emily Helwig · Answer

Yes! Senior dating is very possible, but you do have to watch out for any potential online safety threats that might be looming if you’re going the online dating or dating app route.

For those who are new to the online dating or dating app scene, here are some safety precautions to take to ensure your personal identity and physical safety stay in check:

1. Be wary of profiles with little or no information, or profiles that have some type of stock photo as their avatar.
2. Avoid connecting with people far away, and of course, be careful when someone asks for any personal info upfront.
3. If you opt to speak with a potential date on the phone, use a cellphone instead of your landline. Home phones are much easier to trace, meaning that someone could use your home telephone number to figure out where you live much more easily than your cell.
If you do end up meeting someone for a date, keep these safety tips in mind:

1. Always meet in a busy public place, and make sure someone knows where and when you’ll be having your date.
2. Watch your alcohol intake. Alcohol is known for being a great social lubricant, but it’s best to stay sober for a first date in order to make sure you’re making good decisions about your actions and keeping yourself safe.
For more senior social media and online dating safety tips, check out this guide: Ultimate Guide to Social Media & Online Dating Safety for Seniors [ https://seniors.knoji.com/social-media-dating-safety-seniors/ ]

Kama Gotto · Answer

There is not such things as being a dating pro and in fact is is not recommend that you try to become a dating pro but instead what you should do is learn to understand women because that is the only way that you will ever have a successful date. What you should do is learn the language of women and what women want. Do not be lied to by some coaches on how you need to talk to girls and all that. What women need is for you to be a gentleman when you ask her out and then you have to stand for what you believe in. The first thing you need to elarn how to do is to be straight-forward. Then you have to be able to tell what they mean even though they do not say it out loud.

Curt Weinstein · Answer

If you are young (and marry them), you get to spend your inheritance (without your spouse).

On the other hand, seniors have a lot of knowledge which can make hanging out with them enjoyable and profitable.

I met a very young woman who was dating an older man. BUT he had a history of dating younger women, which meant her days with him were numbered. But he was married, which meant there was nothing good in the relationship for her (in the long run).

Stephen Godek · Answer

Social media foster a false sense of community by giving users the illusion of genuine contact with others. Real communities do not allow potential members to vet the people with whom they will interact before engaging in interaction.

Chukwunoyerem Valentine · Answer

However, platforms aiming to balance traditional matchmaking values with modern preferences for senior daters typically focus on incorporating user-friendly interfaces, advanced matching algorithms, and features tailored to the unique needs and preferences of older users. They may prioritize compatibility based on shared interests, values, and life experiences while providing a digital environment suited to modern dating dynamics. For the most accurate and up-to-date details, I recommend checking the latest information directly from “Dateglows” or related sources.