Five Flirting Tips for the Over 50s
Flirting is one of the greatest attributes that an over 50 dater can have in the modern dating scene. Almost never single and always in demand, the flirt is well placed to find that special somebody. Now, we all know that flirting doesn’t come naturally to all of us, but like any talent, it’s a […]
Confidence for the Over 50 Dater
Do you remember how nervous you were on your first date? Was it bravado or bluster that got you through it? Being scared silly of rejection isn’t just for the under 21’s. Fear is a constant, it’s how you react to it that’s key. “Brave People” are the ones that get on with it, they […]
Am I in a Destructive Relationship?
Ultimately, the strength and longevity of any relationship is built on two things; respect and affection. From those two pillars, beautiful relationships can be built, but it takes strength, time and patience to get to that point. Destructive, violent behaviour in relationships is never acceptable, but a curious thing happens as we get older – […]
A Refresher on Flirting for the Over 50s
You’re hanging out at a party when, out of nowhere, you suddenly notice someone standing close to you. In fact, you realize he or she keeps turning up nearby, trying to catch your eye. The two of you start talking and your new friend smiles, laughs, finds excuses to touch you and holds your gaze. […]
12 Tips for Asking Someone out on a Date
So you’ve been flirting for a while and you’ve got a pretty good idea that your feelings might be reciprocated, but there’s still that nagging feeling. What if they don’t want to go on a date with you? What if they just don’t respond? What if I’ve misread the conversation? No matter how well things […]
8 Tips for Picking the Perfect First Date
It’s amazing really, but even as seasoned experts of the dating scene, the first date can bring on a remarkable range of emotions. I guess it goes to show that just because we’re dating over 50, it doesn’t mean that we’ve got all of the answers. One of the most common questions we’re asked is […]
Increased Online Dating Use – The Stats
UK online dating market was estimated to be worth £150 million in 2014. Worldwide, there has been a 57% increase in the use of online dating sites. A 2015 Match.com and Ipsos ASI study indicates that there are 12.7 million singles in the UK . This is a sizeable proportion of the 40.2 million people between 18 and […]
Love on the Rocks: Tips for First Date Drinking
First dates can be difficult waters to navigate, even at our age. They’re a mess of anticipation, emotion, confusion and excitement that, sometimes, leads to the very best night of our lives. That is, of course, if we can remember it in the first place because, surprise! England loves a good drink. By far the […]
Brad and Angelina: The Couple Who Had it All?
We can’t help but be affected by the couples we see on screen or read about in magazines. Celebrity has always served as a proxy for our own lives, helping us to see a path to success or illuminate a road to ruin. Through famous couples we see ways of living, ways of breaking up […]
Women, Should You Use an Old Picture In Your Mature Dating Profile?
Dating online over the age of 50 can be a surprisingly emotional experience for both women and men. Lots of us come into online dating having been out of the scene for a number of years, be it because of prior relationships, marriages or personal losses. Either way, when we get back into online dating […]