Relationships

Hottest Apps for Dating After 50

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Although many adults in the U.S. are content living on their terms and enjoying the single life, others are looking for love — and it’s perfectly normal.

According to research, there are a staggering 37.4 million singles over 50 in the United States. Research shows twenty-nine percent of women who are between 50 to 64 years old are currently single. These women are in their perimenopause and postmenopause stage, but that doesn’t mean they should pay less attention to dating and sexual wellness. In fact, this is when it becomes even more exciting because you have already explored your options and are more confident in what you want from a partner and a relationship.

What Women Say

When you want to enter the love and dating scene when you’re older, it can be daunting for various reasons, including the following:

  • Carrying experiences, outlooks, and expectations from previous relationships
  • Feeling disconnected from the dating scene and don’t know where to start
  • Being more guarded and set in your ways compared to younger singles

However, you can overcome your worries and get back out on the playing field using dating apps and matchmaking sites, the most popular way for people to meet in recent years.

Whether you’re looking for a serious relationship or just some fun experiences, here’s a round-up of the best apps for the over-50 crowd to connect you with the right people.

Best Dating Apps for Women 50+

OurTime

OurTime is a dating app designed for singles over 50 years old. As the ‘#1 app for singles over 50’ it aims to connect older people and provide them with a platform to find companionship, friendship, and love. The app offers free and paid premium membership options with features such as profile creation, search filters, messaging, and virtual matchmaking events. It also has a user-friendly interface that is easy to use and navigate, making it a popular choice among people who may not be tech-savvy. The goal of OurTime is to provide a comfortable and safe environment for older individuals to connect and form relationships, rather than casual dating or hook-ups.

SilverSingles

SilverSingles is also a dating app that specifically targets singles over 50 years old. The app provides a platform for older people to find compatible partners and build meaningful relationships. The app uses a personality test and matchmaking algorithm and suggests three to seven compatible matches daily until you connect with that special someone. It also features a user-friendly interface and allows users to communicate through messaging, send virtual smiles, and engage in virtual events. SilverSingles aims to make online dating accessible, convenient, and secure for people over 50.

Match

Launched in 1995, Match is one of the original online dating sites and is owned by the Match Group which also owns Tinder, Hinge, OKCupid, and OurTime.  It has one of the largest user bases with millions of active users across a wide variety of ages, providing a wider pool of potential matches. Match allows users to create detailed profiles, including information about their interests, lifestyle, and dating preferences then uses algorithms to suggest compatible matches based on mutual interests, preferences, and compatibility. It also provides several safety features such as ID verification and block/report functionality to promote a safer online dating experience.

eHarmony

If you’re a marriage-minded person who takes dating seriously, eHarmony is the right online dating site. eHarmony features a proprietary system that uses 32 compatibility features that are commonly found in strong relationships. eHarmony’s compatibility matching system is based on a detailed questionnaire that users fill out upon joining the app. As a result, profiles are more in-depth than those on many other dating apps, providing users with more information about their potential matches. The app uses the answers to suggest compatible matches and even provides a guided communication system to help users get to know each other better before moving to more direct communication. It’s said to help users find love every 14 minutes!

EliteSingles

Elite Singles caters to a highly educated, professional user base, with the majority of users holding at least a bachelor’s degree. Their database claims to have over 12.5 million users worldwide. They use a detailed personality test to suggest compatible matches based on users’ personalities, values, and lifestyles. They also verify the authenticity of their users’ profiles, ensuring that profiles are real and belong to the person they claim to be. The results? Profiles that are more in-depth than those on many other dating apps, and provide users with more information about their potential matches.

Top Tips for Using Dating Apps

Before you start sorting out the photos and bio description that you want to put up on dating platforms, keep these things in mind so you can find people who are more likely to be the right match for you and stay safe at all times:

Figure Out What You Want

It’s important to be sure of what you want in terms of love, dating, and sexual wellness before you even start putting yourself out there. This means being sure of the level of casualness or seriousness you expect from potential partners and clearly defining your expectations from a person and a relationship. Once you figure this out, it’s easier for you to filter your options and find someone you can personally connect with.

Embrace Your Age

Who cares if you’re experiencing perimenopause or postmenopause? The love and dating experience are essentially about finding a connection and, if you’re comfortable in taking the next step, exploring your sexual wellness together. Besides, the right person wouldn’t focus on how old you are but on how well you get along and how much fun you have with each other. So, embrace your age and live youthfully!

Be Honest

It’s more difficult to open up and be honest with a potential partner if you met them purely through your own efforts rather than through a blind date or someone within your social circle. However, you can save a lot of time and heartache if you’re honest about what you want and expect from a partner from the get-go. Besides, pretending or hiding parts of yourself will make the experience less enjoyable.

Be Safe

This advice doesn’t just apply to sexual wellness. No matter how kind and trustworthy your date seems, always meet in a public place and tell a friend about it. Let them know who you’re meeting with — share details, including the time and location. This can help you ease your nerves, especially when you’re meeting a date in person for the first time. And remember: You can always walk away from anyone who makes you feel uncomfortable.

Key Takeaways

Whether you’re looking for casual dates or a serious partner, the hottest dating apps can help you meet the right people. Be open to new people and new love experiences — but always be cautious, especially when you’re meeting up with someone for the first time.

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