Active single seniors, anyone over 50, can face the challenge of finding compatible companions. Diversity increases with age, and as we enter our 50's and later years we become more individual, with more unique characteristics. Our tastes and preferences have evolved over a lifetime of experiences. How then, does a single senior who wishes to find a life partner, or a compatible friend, get the word out or meet others?
After I lost my husband I was not in the mood to consider dating, but with the passage of years I did wish to have more company, someone to share activities with, perhaps someone to share caring and committment.
Some years after he passed away I did meet a wonderful gentleman, and we shared several years together, but last Feb. he passed away during heart surgery.
After spending the year processing the grief, once again I wish for some company. Eating all of your meals alone, without conversation, is an experience that encourages one to seek company. We are social beings.
The thought of spending time with a companion, vs.being alone, is again coming to mind.
For those who are active there are many ways to participate in groups and clubs, and to volunteer for good causes. But, even this might not provide a large enough pool of possible partners to find someone who is a good match.
There are online dating services such as eHarmony.com but the monthly rate runs about $60. There are also categories under personals on http://craigslist.com, which is free, but many of the postings are examples of foul language and rude jokes.
At http://seniorpeoplemeet.com there is a website for single seniors that you might visit.
Another senior dating site is http://seniormatch.com. I also came upon Senior Friend Finder on my internet research.
There are many other online services for seniors to meet each other.
Internet communities created with web 2.0 software can offer the chance for online interaction, but meeting people or connecting on facebook or twitter is apt to be just a click on the computer, not a real conversation.
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Sunday, December 13, 2009
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These niche sites are so much better in my opinion as the regular mainstream dating sites. An other great site is 50plubclub.ca besides senior match. I met a wonderful man on that site just when I was about to give up any hope to meet the right person.
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