
DATING

Despite the emphasis that our culture places on youth, life experience is a real asset when it comes to dating. Remember, this is your time. As a boomer, you should be blooming in at least one aspect of your life ... more

One first date ended when he got so drunk he went in for a kiss and knocked her off her bar stool. After she regained consciousness, he skipped out on the bill -- only to reappear in the parking lot, ... more

He's browsing your bookshelves. She's meeting your dog. You're sipping wine ever-so-close to the bedroom.
Having a date over to your house for dinner can be a recipe for romance - or disaster. But even disaster can be telling.
So it ... more
Having a date over to your house for dinner can be a recipe for romance - or disaster. But even disaster can be telling.
So it ... more

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Who said dating was just for the young? If you're over 50 and feeling lonely due to the loss of a loved one or divorce, why not consider dating again. This could be the opportune time for you to explore ... more
Who said dating was just for the young? If you're over 50 and feeling lonely due to the loss of a loved one or divorce, why not consider dating again. This could be the opportune time for you to explore ... more

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Definition of 'mature' in online dating.
It is slightly different from 'senior' which has more of an age implication, though the two terms usually apply together. We don't in general mean people who are looking for a partner much older than ... more
Definition of 'mature' in online dating.
It is slightly different from 'senior' which has more of an age implication, though the two terms usually apply together. We don't in general mean people who are looking for a partner much older than ... more

There was a time when senior dating was virtually unheard of. Today, many senior singles are happily dating and finding new relationships. Dating is fun at any age; just because retired from employment does not mean retired from work. Yes, ... more

1. If you are recently divorced or widowed, has enough time passed for most of the healing to take place? Very few people can immediately start to resume a normal life without going through a period of adjustment. The adjustment ... more

Lady baby boomers who find themselves available again late in life, either through bereavement or divorce, can find stepping into the strange world of dating in the 21st Century not only daunting but also populated with predatory beings out to ... more

Love moderately: long love doth so;
Too swift arrives as tardy as too slow.
~Shakespeare
When it comes to dating, the Bard got it right. Moderation is key. It keeps you from moving too quickly or too slowly when you're getting to know ... more
Too swift arrives as tardy as too slow.
~Shakespeare
When it comes to dating, the Bard got it right. Moderation is key. It keeps you from moving too quickly or too slowly when you're getting to know ... more

Why you should still date after 50? What kind of a question is that? You should date after 50 because it's FUN. If you're worried that you may not be as attractive now as you were when you were 20, ... more

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Let's face it: Dating is daunting. And when you're a Boomer, it may seem next to impossible. You might be coming out of a long-term marriage, or emerging from a period of time where you were consumed with raising children ... more
Let's face it: Dating is daunting. And when you're a Boomer, it may seem next to impossible. You might be coming out of a long-term marriage, or emerging from a period of time where you were consumed with raising children ... more

Here are the common basics of dating etiquette: treat the other person as you would like to be treated yourself; and be courteous and polite.
Be punctual. This may sound obvious but you don't want your date to think you're not ... more
Be punctual. This may sound obvious but you don't want your date to think you're not ... more














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