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. […]
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 […]
Should You Date Inside your Age Group?
For whatever reason, a large number of us simply don’t like to date amongst our own age group. Sexual preferences in humans are defined at a relatively young age, and for some of us that means liking older or younger partners. Clearly then, it’s perfectly natural to date outside of your own age group, but […]
Should I Feel Guilty about Starting a new Relationship?
Starting a new relationship can be magical; a whirlwind of excitement between two new lovers. The thrill of getting to know each other, the butterflies, the anticipation of what the future holds for you as a couple. Yet starting a new relationship can have a dark side; the guilt. Perhaps you’ve been betrayed, rejected or […]
How to Succeed on the Over 50 Dating Scene.
Dating in your midlife can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. The secret to success is preparing yourself prior to putting yourself out there, that way you’ll be armed the essential tools to make the dating experience an enjoyable one and ultimately get you want; somebody special to spend your life with. So, […]
How to Introduce your New Partner to Family
If you find yourself dating in later life, it’s highly likely that you may be carrying some baggage. Tackling the mature dating scene is hard enough, but when you do find that special someone you may well face be faced with a whole other world of awkwardness; introducing your new partner to the family. Whether […]
Is there a UK Mature Dating Scene?
When we’re thinking about getting back on the dating scene, we often run through countless reasons why we shouldn’t. “What would my family think?”, “What if I’m not ready?”, “Do I have anything to offer?” and, of course “Is there anybody even out there who’s still single?” Those are exactly the questions I asked myself […]