Why Dating Over 50 Is So Hard?

Dating can be a whole lot of fun. Going on dates with the only objective of having fun and getting to know a new and interesting man or woman can be all shades of fun if approached with the right mindset.

As kids, we hung out with our potential partners. We didn't sit back to think, "Is he the one for me?" We just went out, had fun and enjoyed each others company and let things flow naturally into a relationship.

As we grew older into our 50s, dating becomes a whole different ball game. It has become a bit difficult for us to secure a mate. However, it is not impossible to secure a mate.

Here are the reasons why dating over 50 is hard.

We aren't prepared

Sometimes life happens. We lose our partner due to divorce or death. We aren't prepared for situations like this. We hoped to spend our retirement age with them. We were never prepared to date again. But now, we are faced with this unfortunate circumstance, and we don't know what to do. It can be confusing and scary at the same time because we don't know where to start. This makes dating over 50 a bit difficult.

We've aged

Age has made everything difficult for us, compared to when we were younger. Now, age is a huge factor. We don't have the same energy we had before as dating takes energy, time and money if we are going to make it work.

We tend to go to bed early, and the last thing we want to do is to be out on a date at 10 pm seeking love. For many of us, we'd rather be curled up on our beds and reading a book alone at home.

Compatibility – difficult to find a mate

As we age, we tend to be more set in our ways. We know exactly what we want and what works for us. We may not accept someone to share our life who doesn't measure up to the standards we have set. This is another reason dating after 50 can be so difficult.

Dreaded Ratio of Women-to-men

According to census statistics, as we age above 50, the number of available single men reduces significantly. So, what can women do to overcome the lack of single men? The truth is that this is a fact and no one can change it.

However, you can reduce that ratio to favor you; if you put up a nice appearance, be open to meeting new people, be willing to be involved in social activities and have a positive attitude.

Even with all these reasons, don't let it stop you from trying to find someone. You never can tell what life has in store for you. So go out and about your business. There is a lot of life to live, with or without a woman.