Men Still Do It
Are you a newly single senior? According to a Pew Research Center survey, 36 percent of all seniors in the U.S. are. For men, things have changed a bit since the last time you dipped a toe into the dating pool. Where can you find a date? How do you ask her out? When do you make the first move towards romance?
Retirementliving.com found that 30 percent of seniors use online dating sites like eHarmony or SilverSingles. These sites and apps do the heavy lifting when finding you a match and help ease the pressure of those initial awkward face-to-face meetups.
Other ways to meet your lady fair are through friends, family, work, and when engaging in activities you enjoy like playing golf, in the gym, attending lectures, or at a local community center. You will be in familiar territory and feel more at ease when approaching someone who catches your eye.
Seek singles evenings like the ones at Tiki di Amore (https://tikidiamore.com) “where every hour is Happy Hour.” At places like Tiki, you can meet someone new, buy them a drink, and ask them to dance in a friendly, welcoming environment.
Regarding sex, the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging found that 84 percent of men and 69 percent of women believe sex is an important aspect of a romantic relationship. But, during a first date, don’t try to score a one-night stand. You may be ready to get some action, but rein it in, cowboy. There’s a time and place.
You’ll find senior women value loving, fun partners and want someone they can travel with and eventually share their passion with. Engage in clever conversation, be a gentleman and open doors, be curious and ask lots of questions to show you’re interested. And let her be curious, too, and tell her stories about your life that showcase your strengths.
When picking a charming companion, arrange for quiet meetings where you can get to know them. Chances are, when you give her what she wants, she’ll eventually give you what you need!
