Dating Again

So… you were married to one person for 30, 40 or 50 years, and then it’s suddenly over. Death or divorce can put you in a whole different world, a world you haven’t been to in a long, long time. You are suddenly alone for the first time in decades and you can’t even remember what it’s like to be single.

Maybe the relationship ended because of your mate passing away. You may feel hurt and abandoned. How could someone who promised to be with you for the rest of time leave you? Maybe you are just lost and alone, not knowing what to do. Maybe you would feel you would be betraying your mate and could never consider being with someone else. Do you think the one who loved you for so long would want you to be sad and lonely for the rest of your days, or do you think they would want you to continue life and be happy? I think the latter is true in most circumstances.

Maybe after all those years, your man divorced you to be with someone young enough to be his grand daughter. Maybe your wife left you because the kids are all grown and she says she wants to be free. There is most likely some (or a lot) of resentment towards your “ex”, but you still find yourself being alone in the unfamiliar world of single seniors. You now have a choice; stay alone and miserable the rest of your days, or get out there and start dating again!

Whether the goal is companionship, someone to talk with or to once again have the comfort of someone beside you as you sleep, you should not condemn yourself to a lifetime of loneliness. There are not just a lot of dating sites on the internet for people of all ages, there are also community events, socials, newspaper adds and speed dating sessions galore.

However you decide to do it, you need to dive right in to the seniors dating scene and find a date. You will be pleasantly surprised to find there are thousands of seniors, just like you seeking friendship, dating, romance or maybe even another shot at marriage. Always remember, It’s never too late to give love another chance.