Top 10 Tips for Online Senior Datingrs

by Ami Icanberry

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Love doesn’t stop at 65. Nor does the thrill of the pursuit! For a good many seniors who find fulfillment in relationships with family members, grandchildren and friends, locating a mate or a special person with whom to spend time can render you feeling like the last single person left on earth. Fortunately, there is a virtual pool of quality, untapped senior singles out there just waiting for you to take notice.

Thousands of seniors surf the internet and, more and more, online dating sites are recognizing and making room for the growing number of vibrant, single seniors who would love to find love and friendship with a suitable partner. Here are some of the popular sites for finding love online: Senior FriendFinder, SeniorsCircle, Urban Boomer and SeniorsMatch.com. So, whether you reside in a long-term care facility or live independently, the sky's the limit when looking for love.

Top 10 Tips to Online Senior Dating

Use a reputable online dating service–Make sure it has a good privacy policy.
Take your time–Get to know the person over the Internet and let the relationship develop before you meet them in person.
Ask a lot of questions–This will help you detect liars and it will help you find out if you’re compatible.
Ask a friend to read over the email you receive–An unbiased observer can spot warning signs you missed.
Don’t believe everything you read online–People can pretend to be whatever and whomever they like.
Don’t give out personal information online–This is information that would allow someone to find you offline like your full name, where you work, where you live and your phone number. Use an anonymous e-mail address through services like Hotmail.com or Yahoo.com. When setting up the account, be sure not to include any of your personal information.
Start with a phone call–Use a public phone at first. Don’t give out your home number until you’re comfortable.
Get what you pay for–Many sites will allow you to view other people’s profiles before joining, so you get an idea of who’s available. But they often charge to let you reply to a profile, and here’s where you need to be careful. Check out the membership dues and rules before you join, especially if you provide a credit card number. Make sure you know exactly how much it will cost.
Meet in a public place–If possible, take a friend with you. If you don’t take a friend, go someplace where there are people. Start with coffee or lunch.
Tell a friend–Make sure someone knows whom you are meeting, where you’re going and when you’re coming back.

Just think, love could be just a click click away...

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