Life and Love after Bereavement
Losing somebody we love is without a doubt one of the hardest things we have to face in our lives. The pain is real, raw and can last for years. Eventually, however, there comes a time when we feel like we might be ready to try to find love once again. Those feelings can themselves […]
How to Date Over 60 the Smart Way
When I first re-entered the dating scene after 30 years of marriage, I really didn’t know what I was doing. Memory has an odd habit of compressing down events, and when I thought about trying to date again, I found that I’d basically forgotten how to do it entirely. Being married, I slipped into a […]
Five Reasons Finding Love Later in Life is Amazing
Once you head past 50 or even 60 it’s easy to think the most important years of your life are behind you. The opportunity to have a family or fly high in your career could feel either a little out of your grasp or a part of your life that is simply done. It is […]
Is it Normal to be Divorced Over 60?
Getting divorced is always a shock, regardless of your age. Even through the hard times, we cling to small hopes that we might come out of the other side happier and stronger in our marriage. Sadly, that’s not always the case and many UK citizens find themselves single over 60. It’s a reality which has […]
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson: 28 Years of Love
Once we reach 60, many of us take a moment to look back over our love lives. Romance can come and go in the blink of an eye, or it can endure for decades to come, but love is always remarkable. It can inspire or hurt, but it’s something that none of us would want […]
The Growth of Online Dating
Online dating in 2017 is, without a doubt, mainstream. Each and every day, millions of people use online dating services, but the truly remarkable thing is just how socially acceptable online dating has become. Back in the early days of the internet, there were no online dating websites, but instead, there were chat rooms and […]
How to Introduce a New Partner to Your Family
For many people dating over 60, the thought of introducing a partner to their family is a scary one. It’s likely family relationships and dynamics are so thoroughly entrenched that adding a new person into the mix is a bit like throwing a grenade. If you do meet someone though, and that relationship becomes serious […]
The Numbers Behind Over 60 Dating
When it comes to finding love beyond the age of 60, there’s often an unusual feeling that goes along with it – shame. For so many of us, the thought of entering the dating scene over the age of 50 feels somehow wrong, like the hand fate has dealt us somehow should preclude us from […]
What Does and Doesn’t Work When Online Dating
By and large, online dating websites follow the same pattern that traditional dating methods do when you’re courting. First, you catch each other’s attention, then you start speaking and maybe, just maybe, something special will come out of it. Nevertheless, if you’re new to online dating you might feel like you’re adrift in a sea […]
It’s Time to Get Over your Fear of Online Dating
I remember the first time somebody recommend I try online dating. I was in my early 50s and, to be honest, it just sounded absurd. My first reaction was that online dating is something other people do, not me. If I recall correctly, I made some dumb joke based on online dating stereotypes and laughed […]