Dating Over 50

For mature singles who are seeking a long-term relationship, the dating world can be both exciting and daunting. Rejection is an inevitable part of life, especially in matters of the heart. Understanding how to handle rejection gracefully will help you maintain confidence and resilience in your journey towards finding love.

We're taught to view age gaps between romantic partners as problematic or inappropriate, but does age really matter in a healthy adult relationship? Join Master Certified Matchmaker Genevieve Gresset and Certified Dating Coach/Matchmaker Heather Drury as they discuss and break down the age gap stigma and why people are uncomfortable with it.

First dates can be hard to plan! From what to do, where to go, and how long to wait to make plans, we have some key tips to help you ace your first dates. Join Master Certified Matchmaker Genevieve Gresset and Certified Dating Coach/Matchmaker Heather Drury as they give their advice on how to ace your first date, based on their many years of matchmaking experience.

Believe it or not, the dating journey can follow the scenic route, too. While the ultimate goal of dating is to find the one and live happily ever after, there’s a lot more to the fairy tale than that. Before you dismay over kissing another frog instead of a handsome prince, here are five reasons to appreciate this step on the journey to your own royal wedding.

In Charles Dickens' 1861 novel Great Expectations, we follow a young, idealistic boy eager to make the most out of life. However, after many painful experiences, he starts to realize that achieving his dreams is not as simple as it seemed. The once bright-eyed protagonist begins to feel bitter, broken, and disappointed. Dickens was right—often our expectations are too great for our own good. Whether it's for our jobs, relationships, or any other aspect of life–it's only natural to want the best for ourselves. However, if our imaginations are too spectacular, it becomes increasingly unrealistic to fulfill our desires.

When dating someone new, it’s common to focus on potential warning signs that might lead us down a pathway to relationship disaster. Often, we are warned by family, friends, and the media to keep our eyes peeled for any potential red flag that could alert us toward dating danger.

Introverts are an interesting bunch. While often overlooked as quiet or shy—we are so much more than that. Our natural introspection often makes us deeply empathetic, insightful, and great communicators with those willing to listen. Since we don’t socialize with everyone, we tend to take relationships very seriously. When we do make friends, they are friends for life.