16 March 2006
online dating attracts the after 50 crowd
What did we ever do before the internet? The traditional ways of meeting people, through work, at church, or introductions from friends are better than nothing, but the new online dating sites make things so much easier. If you want to meet a person with similiar tastes, interests, and goals the online matchmaking services can’t be beat.
It seems more and more often I hear of people telling of their success with online personal ads. Here is one story I found while browsing Yahoo news today:
“Susan Gladstone’s moment came when she turned 50. Divorced, with two children, she was getting tired of asking friends to fix her up and being told they just couldn’t think of anyone. And so, she turned to online dating.
Two and a half years and dozens of dates later, Gladstone, an event planner in Miami, hasn’t yet found her perfect soul mate. But she’s had lots of enjoyable dinner dates, met fascinating people from around the globe, and to her delight has made a number of lasting friendships.”
To read more, click here: Online Dating Attracts Older Daters
[…] According to Match.com over 3 million of their members are age 45-59, their fastest growing segment (see Online dating attracts the after 50 crowd ). With so many boomer singles there is a growing number of services for finding love and romance after 50. One of the more exciting options is the growing singles cruise industry, where you can enjoy budding romance in exotic locations. […]
I am a divorced lady, that found herself single at the young age of 55, two years ago. I am seeking a nice gentleman who wants just to have a friend to talk to and go places with and laugh and just be yourself. If there are any men out there that may be interested, send me a note. Thank you