{"id":1498,"date":"2018-02-05T05:00:22","date_gmt":"2018-02-05T05:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/blog\/?p=1498"},"modified":"2023-01-30T15:01:56","modified_gmt":"2023-01-30T23:01:56","slug":"dating-in-your-40s-and-50s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/dating-in-your-40s-and-50s\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Excellent Tips for Dating in Your 40s and 50s"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It\u2019s no secret that dating in your 40s and 50s is a far cry from dating as a young adult or twenty-something. While there is a relatively significant difference between the experience of <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dating\">dating<\/a> at 40 versus 50, the commonalities that link the two are unavoidable.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">#1: KNOW WHAT YOU WANT<\/span><\/h2>\n[aesop_image imgwidth=&#8221;200&#8243; img=&#8221;https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Adobe-Spark-1-1.jpg&#8221; offset=&#8221;200&#8243; alt=&#8221;dating_in_your_40s_and_50s&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;on&#8221; captionposition=&#8221;left&#8221; revealfx=&#8221;off&#8221; overlay_revealfx=&#8221;off&#8221;]\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This brings us to tip number one, know what you want. The online search results for daters in mid-life are the same as other demographics. They can range from those seeking serious relationships or marriage, in-person friends, one-night stands, casual dating, or more. Whichever <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/craigslist-dating-scams\/\">type of dating<\/a> partnership you\u2019re interested in, the key is, to be honest, and able to articulate what and why that is what you\u2019re looking for. Avoid giving or accepting mixed signals. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Different relationship goals are sometimes unspoken, until time has passed, and can <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/why-victims-have-a-hard-time-leaving\/\">leave both parties upset about lost time<\/a> spent communicating or on dates. <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Not sure what you\u2019re looking for? Take some time to ponder about it or write out a list (you don\u2019t have to show it to anyone else). While it\u2019s impossible to guarantee compatibility in advance, being upfront with yourself and others can minimize frustration and help you find what you\u2019re looking for.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">#2: PERFECT YOUR PROFILE<\/span><\/h2>\n[aesop_image imgwidth=&#8221;200&#8243; img=&#8221;https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Adobe-Spark-2.jpg&#8221; offset=&#8221;200&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;on&#8221; captionposition=&#8221;left&#8221; revealfx=&#8221;off&#8221; overlay_revealfx=&#8221;off&#8221;]\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Perhaps you met your last great date at a cafe or nightclub. However, if you\u2019re like most daters, <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/37-online-dating-tips-help-get-keep-date\/\">online dating<\/a> has played anywhere from a minimal to a significant role in the frequency and quality of your dates. \u201cPerfect\u201d may be overstating it, but putting time and effort into a profile that represents your personality and interests is an attainable goal. As with Tip #1, <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/how-to-tell-if-a-facebook-profile-is-fake\/\">tell people what you&#8217;re looking for on your profile<\/a>. Your right match will relate and be glad you did. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Stick with hobbies you\u2019ve done in the <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/busting-a-romance-scam-thats-lasted-seven-years\/\">last year<\/a> or are confident you\u2019ll be doing shortly- even if it\u2019s only as simple as book reading, the occasional hike, or going to the movies. Maybe you traveled extensively twenty years ago, but if you haven\u2019t done so recently and your lifestyle doesn\u2019t facilitate that, acting as if you jet off every weekend will not find you your perfect match. <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Pressed for information on your dates painting a false image of who you are will only become awkward. That does not mean you have to sound limited or boring, talk from your heart and describe what makes you happy and brings you joy. Answer the <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/how-to-know-if-someone-is-on-dating-sites-2\/\">dating site\u2019s profile<\/a> questions with enthusiasm. A few sentences are usually enough for people to get a general idea.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">#3: PHOTOS STILL MATTER<\/span><\/h2>\n[aesop_image imgwidth=&#8221;200&#8243; img=&#8221;https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Adobe-Spark-3-1.jpg&#8221; offset=&#8221;200&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;on&#8221; captionposition=&#8221;left&#8221; revealfx=&#8221;off&#8221; overlay_revealfx=&#8221;off&#8221;]\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Even at 40 and 50, photos matter for compatibility. Upload several photos of yourself. Don\u2019t worry if you have been skipping the gym lately; the goal isn\u2019t to look like a magazine model. Instead, it is to showcase you as you are. The best is to combine a more poised photograph of yourself, along with some day-to-day photos- such as one or two of yourself at a fun event, in an \u2018action\u2019 shot, or doing a favorite activity. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">One picture is not enough. Two isn\u2019t great either. Consider adding 3 or more, preferably more! After the success of Tinder and Instagram, <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/dating-site-reviews\/\">dating apps and sites<\/a> are becoming more and more photo driven. Physical attraction is often the \u201cyes\u201d vote for would-be-daters to connect with one another.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">#4: IT\u2019S NOT ALL ABOUT THE LOOKS<\/span><\/h2>\n[aesop_image imgwidth=&#8221;200&#8243; img=&#8221;https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Adobe-Spark-4.jpg&#8221; offset=&#8221;200&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;on&#8221; captionposition=&#8221;left&#8221; revealfx=&#8221;off&#8221; overlay_revealfx=&#8221;off&#8221;]\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">By the time a dater reaches 40+, they\u2019ve often had several failed relationships under their belt, possibly even a separation or divorce. While the person with the best smile and abs might be a draw at 20, older daters are aware that it takes substance for a relationship to be successful. Yes, as explained in Tip # 3- attraction still matters, but it is not the <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/your-romance-scam-stories-can-help-social-catfish-put-an-end-to-romance-scammers-once-and-for-all\/\">end of the story<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Mature daters affirm that charm will only get one so far. Often intelligence, humor, wit, shared interests, or shared beliefs can strengthen and enhance even a tepid physical attraction. DO <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/kittenfishing\/\">date people<\/a> you find attractive. However, don\u2019t write people off instantaneously over an uncertain physical attraction. If they have all the other qualities you\u2019re looking for- loyalty, life goals, interests, passions, or career- consider going on a date or two before deciding!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">#5: GO EASY ON YOURSELF<\/span><\/h2>\n[aesop_image imgwidth=&#8221;200&#8243; img=&#8221;https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Adobe-Spark-5.jpg&#8221; offset=&#8221;200&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;on&#8221; captionposition=&#8221;left&#8221; revealfx=&#8221;off&#8221; overlay_revealfx=&#8221;off&#8221;]\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Remember the movie \u201c100 First Dates\u201d with Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore? While the plot of that film is unrelated, don\u2019t expect to find a match right away. Maybe you will go on 20 first dates before you connect with Mr. or Mrs. Right (or, depending on your dating goals, Mr. or Mrs. Right Now). Or, it could be ten dates, or 2, or (yes!) even 100! While it can feel daunting to be disappointed and frustrated after you invest in <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/online-dating-can-make-better-work-vice-versa\/\">dates that don\u2019t work<\/a> out, it\u2019s worse to sell yourself short and end up with an incompatible match! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Most daters upward of 40 have learned that they are looking for quality. Still, it can be hard on the ego if you find yourself being \u2018shot down,\u2019 rejected. Other times it is equally as frustrating to be the one doing the rejecting. Either way, do not give up. Look at each new person you meet for a date as a learning experience and good dating \u201cpractice\u201d for your ideal match, who will keep you coming back again and again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">While <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/online-love\/\">dating in one\u2019s 40\u2019s and 50\u2019s can take some adjustment after failed relationships<\/a> or divorce, it can also be an occasion of great excitement, self-awareness, and growth. The world can be your oyster if you keep in mind that now is your chance to try at love again and create the tomorrow you\u2019ve always wanted!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s no secret that dating in your 40s and 50s is a far cry from dating as a young adult or twenty-something. 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