10 Dating Tips For People Over 50 Years Of Age
Dating in general shouldn't really change that much if you get older, right?
Well I don't mean to burst your bubble but it does in fact change, and it's not anyone's fault, it's just the natural course of human evolution.
Just consider a few things:
- You get older so does your body.
- The things you find interesting at 50 years of age and onward isn't always the same as before.
- You have developed a different kind of maturity with the years.
- You often don't have the needs at 50 years and onward as you had when you were younger.
These are only a few things on a long list of changes that have occurred between the gap from the age of 20 to 50.
So dating naturally changes as well. When you are 50 years plus you most likely want to settle down with someone you can get along with and can see a bright future with.
I'm not saying that young people only want to date a few weeks and move on, I'm just saying that the need for settling down isn't as great.
In any case, regardless of your age really, I would like to share some dating tips with you. They are tailored more towards people who are over 50 years age but who's to stop you from using them even if you only are 20 years old?
So here they are, 10 dating tips, in no particular order, for people over 50 years of age (and anyone else who is interested).
10. Be totally and utterly honest
So by the time you turn 50 you have basically lived more than half your life and chances are that you have seen and done a lot during this time. This includes and engaging yourself in relationships, which means that you have both seen and experienced a lot.
At this point in your life there's no point in holding certain things back, let your date know just who you are and be honest about yourself. I'm not saying to spew everything there is to know about you, but be honest about who you are, if you get into a 20 questions game that is.
9. Show your date a classy time
Your date has most likely seen and done some things him or herself, so go out of your way and show this person how to have a classy time. Make him or her remember your time together, regardless of the relationship ending or going forward.
8. Embrace chivalry
This is especially important if you're a man. Women at a certain age greatly appreciate chivalry and the traits of a gentleman. Show her that you can be one and I'm sure that both of you will get along just fine. It's just the simple things like opening her car door, pulling out her chair or taking out your card when you're about ask for the check.
7. Be calm, cool and relaxed
It's okay to be nervous but don't let that stop you from having a good time. Try to be calm, cool and relaxed when you're on your date, don't stress anything or rush anything, just take it all at your own pace.
6. Try to have fun and enjoy yourselves
The most important thing when it comes to dating at over 50 years of age, or at any age really, is to have fun and enjoy yourselves, you only live once and half your life is already in the past so make the most of the remainder of your time.
5. Don't go too fast forward
If there's one thing I've learned it's that going too fast forward is a step in the wrong direction. Let this little fling or potential relationship run its own course and at its own pace.
4. Be sure of yourself
Hey, you've already checked off 50 years of your life so why shouldn't you be sure of yourself? Don't be afraid or intimidated to reveal yourself. Be sure and confident of yourself and be sure to let your date know this as well.
3. Try to get to know this person you're dating
When you're above 50 years of age you might have grown tired of the shallow one-night stands or brief flings. This time you might actually want something serious and durable that can withstand the test of time. So try to get to know this person for real so that you have an idea of what you might be getting yourself into.
2. Let your date know that he or she is the only on your mind for the time being
When you're on a date, regardless of your age, you should always let your date know that he or she is the only person on your mind for the time being. You need to appreciate the time you're spending with this person. So don't stare at the good-looking girl in the line or across the room the entire evening, keep this in check for one night at least and you should do fine.
1. Live in the moment
And now we come to the final tip of this least which is an important one you need to learn to adapt, no matter where you are in life or what you’re up to.
It's the you need to learn how to live in the moment because the moment is all you have in this world. The past is in the past and only exists in your memories and the future has yet to happen so you never know what will happen. All you have is the present moment, so embrace it, live in it and be in the moment all of the time. This is especially important on a date. You need to embrace the moment of your date because it will never come around again in your life. You can always try to replicate it but the exact same moment will never come around again.
