It’s difficult to determine just when the third date rule became a thing. It was popularized on “Sex and the City”, but was probably around before that. Somehow date number 3 is synonymous with having sex. This seems to be true for many people, of all ages. We hear it on TV shows, in the […] The post Sex and the Third Date Rule for Seniors appeared first on Smart Dating Over 60 ..read more

So, what’s it like for singles over 60 who are dating today, compared to when we first started dating, when we were much younger? If you’re in your fifties, sixties and beyond, and just getting back into “playing the field” after a long absence, you might feel like much of the field has moved away! […] The post Dating for Singles Over 60 Today Compared to the Past appeared first on Smart Dating Over 60 ..read more

This online dating safety checklist is designed to help senior singles manage internet dating safety with confidence. It offers simple, practical tips and precautions to protect yourself both online and when meeting in person. Online Dating Safety Checklist for Senior Singles The goal of this dating checklist is not to discourage you from using online […] The post Online Dating Safety Checklist for Singles Over 60 appeared first on Smart Dating Over 60 ..read more

You may wonder how I got so lucky when it seems so many people have a hard time finding true love at 60 and beyond. Maybe you aren’t having success either. I was fortunate. I had two love relationships (one is still going strong) starting in or near my 60’s. No doubt part of it […] The post How Online Dating After 60 Led Me To Find True Love Twice appeared first on Smart Dating Over 60 ..read more

This question came to us from a Smart Dating Over 60 reader: “Where are the best cities for senior singles to live?” As a single woman over fifty, thinking about relocating, she explained that it was hard to find statistics on which cities had the largest singles population. To help answer her question, we did […] The post The Best Cities for Senior Singles appeared first on Smart Dating Over 60 ..read more

Are you a single senior looking for a fun and exciting way to meet new people? A cruise designed for mature travelers could be just the ticket to spice up your dating life. While it may be hard to find cruise lines that offer a dedicated singles cruise for seniors, certain types of cruises tend […] The post Should A Singles Cruise For Seniors Be In Your Dating Plan? appeared first on Smart Dating Over 60 ..read more

If you’ve been resistant to online dating, maybe you have misconceptions. And maybe you don’t understand why it may be one of the best ways to find your soulmate. Are you . . . I know how you feel. All of the above applied to me at some time or another. Some of these things […] The post 16 Do’s and Don’ts for Online Dating Over 60 appeared first on Smart Dating Over 60 ..read more

If you’re a single man or woman over 50, the mere thought of dating after decades away from it might arouse anxiety instead of hope and excitement. Maybe you’ve made the decision to date again, but it seems the only way to meet interesting singles is through online dating, and that scares you. Yet mature […] The post Mature Dating Statistics Show that Finding True Love is Not Just for the Young appeared first on Smart Dating Over 60 ..read more

After a disastrous long-term marriage, I had, first, one happy loving relationship and now another one, which continues to chug along beautifully. I like to think I’ve learned some things about what makes for a truly happy, healthy relationship. Across that span of about 45 years all together, including two dating stints in there totaling […] The post 5 Things That (Almost) Guarantee a Lasting, Loving Relationship appeared first on Smart Dating Over 60 ..read more

Believe it or not, people say some unbelievable things during a first date conversation. Here’s a list of some of them. Some of these first date conversation killers were said to Daisy or me on our first dates. Others we heard second hand. And others were compiled from articles about the thoughtless things people have […] The post 97 Things NOT to Say in a First Date Conversation appeared first on Smart Dating Over 60 ..read more