So you’re all set for that first real meeting and you’ve planned to meet in a neutral location such as a coffee shop.  I’ve previously mentioned some conversation topics to avoid (though I’ll be going over those again in the next article) but you may be wondering what CAN you talk about?

Remember that you’ll both likely be a bit nervous, and it’s okay to break the ice by saying that or making a little joke about it. Say something like: “I haven’t been this nervous since I went on my first date when I was seventeen!” Read more…

This is a continuation of last week’s article How to Know When You Are Being Scammed – Part One.

This week I want to talk about a few other warning signs that indicate that your potential date may not be genuine. Here are some other red flags you should be aware of:

(1) Resistance to allowing you to call their home or telling you not to call at certain times for what seem like odd reasons. If this becomes a consistent pattern, you must consider the possibility that they may be married and that you’re being considered for a fling on the side. Read more…

Scam artists are everywhere nowadays. And while everyone is at risk, seniors can be a major target.  It seems that you only need to pick up the newspaper or watch the news to hear about the latest financial scam and it’s something that has become an unwelcome part of modern life.

So what does this have to do with a dating site you ask?

Unfortunately, the anonymity of the internet makes it a perfect place for con artists to hide their real intentions while trying to entrap their victims under the guise of romantic interest.

Don’t get me wrong, the vast majority of members of reputable dating sites (both paid and free) are legitimately looking for a sincere match, but there are red flags that you should look out for when embarking on the journey of online dating for the first time. By-the-way these rules apply to anyone of any age! Read more…

Most of us have known a friend or relative who seemed to break all the rules when it came to health and get away with it. Everybody seems to know an Uncle Fred or Auntie Mary who smoked like a chimney, ate nothing but white bread and jam and lived to be 100.

But the truth is that the little choices we make each day can make a big difference to our health and quality of life – particularly in our senior years. Read more…

So how do you get the most out of your senior dating experience, and maximize your chances of success?

Well, there is so much I can say about this, but let’s start with your senior dating site profile – how you describe yourself and what you are looking for in a match. Read more…

If it’s your first time on a senior dating site and you suddenly see a selection of attractive looking, smiling senior singles in your area, all wanting to meet someone, you could find the experience quite intoxicating!

The danger here is that you can become addicted and spend all your time online while neglecting other areas of your life. Keep one foot in the real world and don’t rule out traditional dating either. Give yourself a time limit to spend online each day (or every couple of days) and stick to it because minutes will quickly turn into hours and your day can easily be lost. Read more…

The process of getting to know someone through a senior dating service usually consists of several stages before that all important first meeting.

It usually goes from sending email messages to each other, to starting to talk on the phone and then finally you’ll be wanting to meet, perhaps for a cup of coffee. So let’s take a look at each stage in a bit more detail. Read more…

When you first join a senior dating service, you’ll be keen to make contact with that special someone who you know is out there somewhere. But when you do take the plunge, how do you make contact with them and what mistakes should you avoid? Let’s take a look at these a little closer.

After you have browsed the profiles and found a few that you like, there are several ways you can make contact with the people you have chosen. The most common way, initially, is by sending them an email.

Don’t think that you have to send out only one email and wait for a response (which may not always be forthcoming) before moving on to the next one. Initially, you should try sending out about five or six emails to your senior dating contacts and keep a record of them for your future reference. Read more…