I either get very young men who only want sex, and think it is easy to get from an older widow…most of these men are very very cute and I couldn’t have had them if I were their age…or, I get lots and lots of scams…guys or gangs who want to extort every last penny from me. They don’t need to score a lot, because they are talking to many women my age and if everyone gives them even a little, they will score a lot.

There are a few widowers on there who are naive and still in love with their wives, and don’t really want a relationship anyway, so I don’t even know why they are on there…just lonely I guess. I find them rude, wanting me to fill in for their wives in every way but the real way. They want companionship and sex with no strings attached. Sorry, but if that’s what I wanted, I’d rather go back to the thirty-somethings again. At least the sex would be good. If he’s not offering a full relationship, I’d rather have a shallow one with a young man, than a real one with a widower my age….late sixties/early seventies. They only want a nurse or a purse anyway.

Beware, scammers like to hang out on dating sites. They will have a dating profile that tells you they are someone they are not, including a fake profile pic. Be especially wary if the pic is of an very attractive person who doesn’t seem to fit the profile age. Since age is one of the pieces of profile information you are typically asked to include in your application to the site, a scammer can easily pick out prime looking targets. So some advice if you are a senior and are using dating sites (nothing wrong with keeping the blood moving seniors):

1. Keep your profile information to the bare minimum. You can always add if you don’t get many likes.
2. Don’t communicate with them outside of the site message services until you feel very comfortable with the person you have been matched with. Ask for and verify their out of site connection numbers before supplying your own,
3. Avoid anyone who may say they are serving in the military based overseas. This is probably a big lie and these are your famous “romance scammers” often.
4. When you do make off site connections and feel comfortable enough to meet that person, do so ASAP (hey you’re a senior and the clock is running down).

Most people on these senior dating site are genuine, some a little too genuine (if you get my drift). Be wise, be aware, have fun, and be safe!

I answer this as a senior senior citizen. I lost my wife after 52 years of marriage. This loss causes intense loneliness. As I wrote in a book I Co-authored on using dating sites, “The issue with loneliness is that it can be felt as a fleeting desire for companionship as well as a strong driving need for a relationship. The latter can and will put you into a situation that can end in disappointment. If you have decided you have been alone too long, then you can either hug your cat, or get a grip and move on.

Let me digress for a moment. Believe us when we say loneliness is a powerful driver. After months or years of having some one in your life is, for want of a better term, addicting. Both of us felt this loneliness acutely and in truth is a reason why we made mistakes.”

The way to protect themselves is move slowly and make Due Diligence your best friend.

As we wrote ask your self at least these questions:

Am I really finished grieving my loss? This loss can either be a result of death or divorce.

Am I really looking for a lasting relationship or do I just want sex?

Am I being careful and self protective?

Do I understand that the relationship I seek is something I want-not need?

Am I ready to risk?

Obviously there is a lot more to answering your question but this is a start.

Do’s

Embrace specificity. If you’re looking for someone who wants to travel the world with you, say so. If you want to sit on the couch watching ESPN all day, say so. There are both kinds of people out there. Don’t say vague stuff like “I’m funny and I want someone to laugh with.” I’ve rarely read a funny bio.

Don’ts

No physical requirements whatsoever. Zero. Zilch. Nada. You’re already going to be exchanging photos, so don’t risk turning the other person off by stating you’ll only date people ten years younger and below (women do this too), slim, etc. (or tall, muscular). This screams superficial.

For one thing, by being realistic. If you are an out of shape 60-something, 23 year old models are not interested in you. If you are attracting interest from people who look remarkably good, but who live in a different country or a diferent continent, it’s unlikely to be a genuine date.

Luckily, it’spretty easy to weed out the scammers, they actually deliberately make it easy by using dodgy English and illogical stories. “Am an honest man looking for the love of my life. Am an IT consultant but don’t understand Tinder, can we talk on Facebook/email?”

Ask questions. If they say they are local to you, ask something that requires local knowledge.

I find starting a conversation with “What’s the craic?” immediately weeds out all the non Irish.

Arrange to meet as soon as possible. Coffee or a drink in a local cafe or bar is best. Scammers won’t turn up. They will have a sob story about having to rush to a dying relative in hospital and worry about the hospital bill. Yes, they’ll say this even if they are claiming to be in Dublin or London.

Online dating presents a number of amazing opportunities to connect with like-minded people and potential romantic partners. but some seniors may be intimidated by the idea of online dating, the truth is , it’s very easy to get started.😄😄😄

1. If you’re dating, you will need smart, freshly washed clothes, a good haircut, and fresh breath: this assumes you want to succeed.
2. We all have stories, so just don’t let your past story take over.
3. Learning to value yourself even when she/he turns you down. And try to enjoy the dates, even when they lead to nowhere.
4. You may be looking for another settled relationship. Part of being a senior single is staying open to what’s possible, here and now, learning to embrace surprises, and don’t forget to be gracefully flexible.

1. Find the right site(s) that work for you. Trying to meet someone on Tinder probably won’t work. Try Ourtime, Plenty of Fish, Silver Singles and or Match.
2. Have nice photos. At least one that shows your face and one that shows your full body. Think about having a pro take photos.
3. Don’t limit yourself any more than you have to. Profiles that have long lists of people who should not respond. I am sort of turned off by profiles that go:, no one over 20 miles, college graduates only, no one shorter than 6 feet, no smokers, no one who voted for Trump, etc, etc, They strike me as someone who would be a PITA.
4. Be active in contacting people you might be interested in.
5. Spell check your profile info. Typo’s can make you seem stupid. A well written profile can help a lot.

A couple of years ago I saw a headline on MSN that read something like “12 tips for great success on dating sites. I thought oh, great I may get some good ideas. It was the stupidest thing I ever saw and would do more harm that good, They went something like 1. Lie about your age, 2, Photoshop your photos or use old photos. 3 Lie about your income. 4. Lie about your education. I think that is terrible advice. It may get you some first dates you would not get otherwise but the real you will prevail and you will just end up wasting time and disappointing yourself and the person you meet. Being hones pays.

There are many for the over 50’s but, you are just starting out at the prime age to be scam fodder, There will be numerous young ladies fall in love with you within hours/days. Some even admit they are from Ghana and ask is that a problem. Beautiful Russians ladies too. Look out for red flags, they ask to move to hangouts or whatsapp so they can get to know you better, they are highly professional. Don’t give to much information as they want to know about your life and family but not say much about themselves. Never ever send money, iTunes or amazon gift cards, There are lots of information on here regarding romance scams

A definition of "older” would really help get you the answers you want. I’m going to use 50s as the youngest, and you can determine for yourself whether these suggestions are appropriate.

We older people, at least some of us, do not realize that STDs, including HIV, are still serious issues with people our age, and getting worse in some areas. You are never too old to use, or insist upon, a condom.

Age doesn’t remove the requirement for consent. It does remove every last shred of an excuse for not explicitly obtaining it.

One’s children and grandchildren may be complications if they don’t approve of your date or even the fact that you are dating. There are a million reasons for this, beyond the scope of this answer.

Your date or you may be dealing with hidden health issues. Never fail to ask if he or she would like to visit the restroom before leaving the restaurant, and if that is awkward just say that you are going to do so, which grants your date a sort of permission to do the same. It’s never a bad idea.

Our age does not, however, automatically grant us permission to discuss our health over dinner, or on a walk, or anywhere. People still have rules about what’s an appropriate topic. Break those rules at your own risk.

Two people the same chronological age may have very different amounts of energy, and that can vary from day to day. They need to agree that they will be candid about calling it an evening or sitting and resting awhile. It’s not a statement about how they feel about the other person.

People who have lost spouses are more vulnerable and more likely to say too much. Talking about how much you miss someone can be painful to your date for several reasons, and can result in no more dates with that person. Asking your date to talk about their dead spouse is emotionally invasive and needs to be done with utmost caution.

Young waitresses and waiters don’t always know how to behave with older customers. Try not to be short with them just to impress your date, or because you are irritated, but do understand that your date may not have heard or understood what your server asked. You can repeat what you think you heard, slowly and respectfully, at a volume suited to your date’s hearing. This can appear condescending, so make sure it doesn’t.

Money may be an issue for your date, or for you. Be cautious about bragging about the trip you are planning to take, or complaining about prices. A difference in financial status need not destroy an otherwise pleasant evening, but it sure can.

Your date may have a very different degree of comfort with technology. Make no assumptions and express no judgments unless it’s praise. We’ve reached the point where people feel inadequate if they can’t or don’t use technologies that others find simple. Don’t exacerbate those feelings. And don’t be afraid to say that you have no desire to start using Facebook or Alexa or smartphones. That’s nothing to be ashamed of.

See if you can avoid starting every new conversational topic with “Someone on Quora asked…”

That’s enough for now.

I'm not a senior woman myself, but someone close to me who lost her partner 3 years ago has been trying senior dating sites. She often says she doesn't want to date again, but sometimes feels lonely, so she registered an account on SeniorMatch. The other day, she mentioned meeting a man who seemed healthy and had a great sense of humor. She said she wanted to keep talking to him and see where it goes.

I think it can be challenging for older people to find a new partner, but I'm truly happy for her and wish her the best. After all, no one wants to spend the rest of their life alone. It's heartwarming to see her taking steps to find companionship. While the process might not be easy, it's inspiring to see her open herself up to new possibilities. I hope she finds the connection she's looking for, whether it's a deep friendship or a romantic relationship. Everyone deserves a chance at happiness, regardless of age.

It's better than ever that people over 60 are looking for love. With the Internet, you can meet mature singles anywhere in the world! There are many online dating sites for older people to choose from. There are so many online dating sites for seniors to choose from.

Popular dating services for the elderly range from the mainstream, such as Match and eHarmony, to niche sites such as Silver Singles, which specializes in people over 50.

eHarmony is the best dating site for people over 50 because their unique matching technology is based on scientific research. It uses more than 20 compatibility dimensions to narrow down matches -- more than any other online dating site.

You can also try Hookoo. it's a highly advanced dating site for people of all ages. There are a lot of things to love about this site and a lot of reasons for people to choose it over and over again.

• Own it. I always told people that online dating is awesome because I have this huge selection of people to choose from instead of getting stuck with that one single guy in the office.
• Post, recent, flattering photos that accurately represent what you look like.
• Write a detailed profile that uses good grammar and spelling, shows your interests, and expresses your personality. You may want to consider an ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend proofread it if you feel they could do so in your best interest. If not, have your bestie read it over.
• Force yourself to communicate .
• Date outside your box. (No pun intended.)
• If you're female, initiate.
• If you're male, initiate.

Most of all DON'T TAKE IT PERSONALLY. You will be rejected, and also you will reject.

If you'd like an unbiased opinion of your online profile, please feel free to message me.

Please see Quora User's answer to I'm a reasonably attractive woman. Why have no men sent me messages on my online dating profile?

None the cons and scammers have all the bases covered and not to be mean or rude people your age is what their looking for,your marked b4 entering,not just u me I see it everytime you think they gave u pegged as someone they can’t con or scam,here come a half dozen more! Trust me thier are no young men or women which will be the deadest giveaway is thier age most that you’ll accidentally meet or see coming are younger with the bull story ready,and they didn’t just run across u! If you truly serious about finding true love,go to functions if it’s you and have no problems socialiwith people,ie. Dances church functions etc, only sure way you have to be able to hear and see what their saying about,body movements eyes/facial talk and type! My opinion abd others are if di so do your research,screen screen screen and keep an open eye and mind!

Hi,

Of Course, there are several dating sites are available for seniors.

Dating at a young age is lots of fun and energy but dating at the age of ’50s, 60’s it is different. Dating is not just for young people but also for senior people. Senior dating is also a lot of fun if you do it right manner, but it will take time to get a good partner for senior people in the olden days. But Present days there are a lot of online senior dating sites are available for senior people.

Most popular and commonly used senior dating sites are

• Senior Match
• Our Time
• eHarmony
• Senior Friends Date
• Silver Singles
• Elite Singles

It’s never too late to choose the best senior dating site to get a partner. I suggest Senior Friends Date because it is a free senior online dating site.

Hope this information is useful,

Thanks.

There are a lot of senior citizens that are beginning to take advantage of senior dating online. Gone are the days of meeting a companion or a chum to hang out with at the local Bingo halls or different senior citizen communities. These sites are dedicated specifically for seniors to either find someone for a relationship or just find a really close friend.

You really don't need a lot of things in order to join this senior network either. All you really need to have in your possession is the internet, a home computer and the need to want to be around someone that is in your age range. Finding dates online is actually not as large as a hazard as it used to be in days prior.

In fact, there are more and more seniors that are actually incredibly intrigued by everything that the internet has to offer them. In a sense a lot of seniors look at online dating sites as a way to be able to relive their youth and have a great time while doing it.

A lot of middle aged people look at the aspect of dating for seniors to be a little funny in fact. Inadvertently, no one wants to think about their grandparents dating. However, the truth is everyone needs someone that they can lean on, talk to, or just develop a close bond with.

There is a difference when it comes to bonding with your family and bonding with people that are around your age and show a decent amount of interest in you. Just because, we all age does not mean that we need to shelter ourselves from other human beings and cease living life like it was meant to be lived.

There are a lot of dating services that have been set up for the elderly. In fact, a basic search on a search engine will display plethora's of different places where seniors can go to chat with other people or to meet their next potential husband or wife.

Most of the dating sites offer free trials so there is no commitment from your part to have to be a part of the community. These free trials will give the opportunity to test the waters of the dating site before diving into the scene head first.

It is also imperative that you compare various sites that offer dating to seniors in order to ensure that you are signing up for a site that you will be comfortable on. These sites are extremely secure and they are not seen as a hazard.

In the past, there were many people that were extremely hesitant about using different dating sites online. Well, over time all the kinks and bad parts about the networks have been worked out. In fact, there are more people that are making an attempt to find love on dating sites than there are people at the local night clubs.

Perhaps one of the most positive aspects about these sites is the fact that you can truly get to know a person before ever coming in face to face contact with them…. Read More