Reminder: It’s Never Too Late to Date!

September 8, 2016

After a divorce, death of a partner, or simply after a certain age, a lot of people begin to believe in the notion that they are “too old” to start dating again, as if it’s too late to find someone new.

If you’ve even entertained this idea, know that you are not alone in thinking that way and that it is completely and utterly false! Individuals are presently living healthier and longer lives, and are oftentimes finding that special someone much later in life.

Some individuals see divorce as failure, thinking there’s no way they could be part of a lasting relationship simply because their marriage didn’t work out. However, marriages are difficult, and just because love didn’t last between you and a particular person, doesn’t mean you need to cut love out of your life completely. Don’t punish yourself for ending a relationship with someone who was incompatible with you; reward yourself by looking for love in new places.

Other think that, with kids, it’s impossible to find the time to start dating again. Maybe you’re already so busy that you can’t even wrap your mind around the idea of getting ready for a date. Just remember that there are so many single parents out there looking to get back to dating. It might be difficult at first, but it definitely isn’t impossible and hopefully will even be quite fun.

That being said, you might be looking for an alternative avenue to finding local singles. No longer interested in spending all night at a bar or a club? No problem. That shouldn’t mean you have to stop dating. Online dating gives you the chance to start a conversation and get to know someone without having to go to settings that may make you feel uncomfortable. You’re able to filter options based on sexual orientation, age, religious values, and more.

Don’t let age be an excuse for not finding quality men or women or women to date. If you’re trying to start dating again, be honest with yourself. Know what you want, and don’t hold yourself back from looking for it. Remember that someone doesn’t need to be perfect to be perfect for you, and give someone an honest chance! It’s near impossible to know on a first date whether a particular person is going to be a good life partner for you. That doesn’t mean you should write off the person completely. Dating and getting to know someone can be fun, and you shouldn’t let age get in your way of that!