Do Women Get Fewer Messages on Dating Websites As They Get Older?

[Becky]

Do you think women get fewer messages on dating websites as they get older? Any tips for women dating in their thirties?

[Shirley]

Hey Becky! You can find dates not only on dating websites but also outside. Try to go out and meet new people/friends.

[Terry]

For men and women over 50 who find themselves single, dating can be a little bit daunting to say the least. Some may have lost a partner or finished a long term relationship but feel the time is right to look for friendship and love again and maybe desire a longer term relationship should they find the right person.

Match made in heaven

Online dating is not a new phenomenon; in fact a growing number of older people are finding their partners this way. It is often seen as a practical option to meet that someone special as you're able to match your interests.
Modern dating websites make it simple for mature singles to narrow down their searches by location, by interest, by education; there are numerous choices. They're able to achieve all of this from the comfort of their own home, send emails and take their time to find the person that's right for them - whether they're looking for fun friendship or romance.

Making new friends

Online dating for the mature market is becoming increasingly popular because for some it can be more difficult to get out and meet new people, especially when their previous life revolved around their partner and possibly children. Whilst we maintain some relationships with friends, these can often be fewer than in our younger days. And the friends we have may not be single and have family commitments so may not be available to go out as much.
With online dating for the over 50s, you know immediately who is single and looking for a relationship; no need to ask that awkward question at the bar or find you've spent half an hour talking to someone you like but they're already attached.

Past baggage

It can be somewhat difficult as well due to acrimonious divorces on the one hand and as a widow(er) who feels so vulnerable and alone looking for a replacement, really wanting their partner back which is traumatic and impossible. The timing is therefore very important and it's crucial not to jump into the dating game too early. The moment has to be right for the individual concerned but when the time comes, online dating can be used to find others that have been through a similar situation. At least there is a common understanding although a new love should be seen in their own right out of respect for every individual.

Embrace being over 50s

In short, dating should be fun. Being over 50 is to be enjoyed; it's a chance to meet new friends, explore and share new passions. It's an age in which can be filled with very enriching, rewarding experiences that you might not have had time for when you were younger due to work, home and personal commitments. Online dating helps to open a broad and wide social net giving the over 50s more opportunity than ever before to find their perfect mate.
My advice to you; make the most of getting back into the dating scene again. Take a relaxed view on the whole process, be patient but most of all be confident. If you have a thirst for life then others will want to be around you, will warm to you - and you to them. By being open minded and taking a genuine interest in others you could find yourself well on the way to living a life that you truly deserve with that special someone.