It Is Never Too Late For Love
We grow up, get married, have children, and grow old together – still holding hands decades later on double rocking chairs as we ride off into the sunset — how romantic!
You see, when you look around people are usually sharing examples of ideal relationships, not what they really look like. Whether its culture, comparisons, or your own internal expectations, there can often be a gap between your ideal love life and your actual one. For many, our dreams for the future aren’t anchored in the way we envisioned and this is okay. The pains of loneliness are an unembarrassing reality and offer us the insight into why love and connection matters so much.
Dating as we know it, is intimidating at every age (but oh so exciting!) and many older adults will find themselves suddenly single in retirement due to divorce or being widowed. According to the U.S. Census data, there are 19.5 million unmarried U.S. residents age 65 and older in 2016. With so many people unattached later in life, it only seems fitting to get back in the game. Dating in our later years can give us a little pep in our step and can be just as picturesque or even better than our early ones. I’m sure many older adults have noticed that traditional dating rituals have changed. However, the core ingredients of a real emotional, mental, spiritual, and loving connection between two people are the same.
If you want to pursue romance and find the perfect partner, regardless of age, here are some suggestions to help assist you on your new love adventure.
Where Do Senior Singles Meet?
Single. Married. Widowed.
We are all built for companionship, finding enjoyment in others, and making lasting memories. We are simply not designed to flourish in solitude. So don’t get stuck in a routine of the same eggs Benny every day. Never settle at any age, paint your walls energizing coral, misty blue, or optimistic yellow. While there is nothing wrong with leading a safe routine, why not discover what else might be speaking to you? Older adults deserve autonomy on their life journey—the opportunity to learn, live, laugh, and love whenever, and with whomever. It all starts with a HELLO.
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