Suddenly Single Seniors and Dating (Part 2 of 2)
(Continued from Senior Dating)However, if you are searching for someone with whom to be more than friends, try reading between the lines again. Look for phrases such "looking for love", "searching for that someone special", "more than friends", "quiet and cozy" and "easy going and lovable", "special times".
If you are posting a profile or intending publish one in a newspaper make sure you include the following information. Your thoughts about a relationship, what type of relationship you are seeking what type of person you are searching for, what qualities you desire, and how far you want the relationship to mature. This will aid those that are reading your profile connect easily with you.
Sometimes you may find your new soul mate in unlikely places. These days, a lot of seniors turn to the Internet to find new partners. The opportunity to meet single senior men and women of diverse backgrounds, who are interested in dating, is enormous; in fact, as many as nine million people per month reach out to find a new partner in this way. Even if you don't meet that special someone, you certainly will make a lot of friends in the meantime!
Some seniors just want someone to talk to, some want to have a partner to take to the movies, theaters and parties. The majority of seniors that advertise online have been married and lost their partners through illness or divorce and would like to be married again.
If you do decide to try online dating, keep in mind the following fair warnings. Be wary of any senior dating site which charges large sums of money or high membership fees as there are many sites out there who would be glad to have you as a member for free. Never give out your email address, home address or telephone number to a stranger you meet online. When you enlist as a member on a site, create an alias and a free hotmail account so you can maintain your anonymity.
Some tips that might help you orient yourself to finding the right person are:
- Always be honest about who you are and never lie about your age. That kind of thing usually catches up with you sooner or later
- Ask yourself what qualities you are looking for in a new partner
- Boost your confidence by noting the number of good things that you personally have to offer a new relationship
- Don't search for an imitation or replacement for the partner that you have lost
- Have a sense of humor. Not everyone on the Internet is playing with a full deck!
- Take it one day at a time. Every no brings you to the next yes.