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On Line dating for the over 60s

Published author beginning a new project, a dating expose, or how to get the best from this relatively new medium?


Tips and tricks, what to watch out for, personal successes. If you have a story to tell then let me know.


Created By on 12/02/2019

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CaroleAH
21st Feb 2019 12:50:22 (Last activity: 29th Jan 2024 03:13:32)
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Well, Dave, over a week since you posted your topic and no replies! Does this mean that there aren't any Silversurfers with stories to tell or are we all too shy to reveal the details??? 😉
I'm tempted to join a dating site but am very wary and would like to think/hope that if I'm destined to meet a soulmate then it would be in the old-fashioned way of a face to face encounter leading to something more. Am I still living in the 20th century instead of embracing newer methods of meeting my match?
Response from Charlie9 made on 29th Jan 2024 03:13:32
Yes, face to face is best 🙂
Jellina
9th Mar 2019 22:51:52 (Last activity: 29th Jan 2024 03:12:01)
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Hi. I'm only 52 but I've tried online dating and have some learnings tio share.
Response from Charlie9 made on 29th Jan 2024 03:12:01
Hi, what do you have to share? I’m 60
Dr Strangelove
30th May 2019 10:55:10
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I personal think that dating online is a good idea, particularly if you are older because the social scene is different now. People may say that the prefer the old fashioned way of meeting face to face, but how do you do that if there's no where to socialise and you don't work with members of the opposite sex. The other thing is how do know whether that person in the pub or wherever is unattached, not to mention the awkwardness if you get turned down. At least online, you know what everyone wants and you get the opportunity to see their likes and dislikes, if their honest. The draw backs are finding a legit site, one that offers real members. I have been on some sites where they show you profiles of the same person, but they live in different parts of the UK. There's also the fee's that they charge and the automatic renewal which you have to watch for. The other drawback is that the site will send you messages from inactive members just to get you to upgrade to the paying service. There are some sites which are free in all aspects, but the problem is for women is that they get bombarded with messages from scammers and men just wanted one thing, so they give up on it and miss out on any genuine men. There are some speciality sites, such as a bikers site where everyone on there is a biker and it's not just for dating, you can request friendship only if you want, or just go to organised events.
I met some one line about 10 years ago which lasted 18 months, and then I met someone at my last place of work, face to face. That relationship lasted nearly 8 years, she just said to me that she wanted to go and find herself and just left. So really it doesn't matter where you meet someone, relationships can be good or bad.

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