Online Dating Over 50
BOSTON (CBS) - The boomers are getting a lot of attention from financial companies, retirement housing companies and certainly AARP, which is looking to swell its ranks with the boomers.
The online dating services have also begun to pay attention to the 76 million boomers out there who may be looking for a valentine. Online dating, at any age, can be intimidating. I was surprised at the number of senior dating sites.
AARP teamed up with an online dating service a couple of years ago, HowAboutWe. It's all about getting that date. "How about we" take in a movie tonight? Get a cup of coffee?
OurTime.com has been around for a couple of years and is part of the Match.com family. It is geared for mature singles who are looking for all types of relationships, including marriage, travel companionship and just a pen pal.
It is part of People Media which includes SeniorPeopleMeet.com, SeniorsMeet.com as well as BabyBoomerPeopleMeet.com. They also have a very good article on Safety Tips. Take the time to read it.
SilverSingles.com is part of the Spark network of dating sites. It has been around for 10 years and claims to be the premier online community for seniors.
And I did find a site with the top ten sites for seniors many of which we talked about earlier in the week.
If you want to check someone out before dating begins you can go to mymatchchecker.com, which will do a background check for a fee.
In doing this research one thing that struck me is how bad some of the photos are. If you are going to try online dating use a good picture, something candid showing you doing something you love if possible. And not one that is 10 years old. And not a group photo!
In your profile be honest, especially about your age. There is lots of help on the dating sites about how to write a profile. Have your friends critique it for you.
Have patience, you won't score the minute you sign up. Have fun and be safe.
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