Time to Get Back Out There! Expert Advice to Beat the Stigma of Senior Dating Go to 26 different places.
Getting back into dating can be hard when you’ve been out of the game for a few decades. In fact, some would-be romantics are so self-conscious about their age that they never even try! In honor of Valentine’s Day, we’ve rounded up some expert advice on dating at any age.
Prefer to meet people in person? Lisa Copeland, a dating coach who works exclusively with women over 50, recommends creating a list of 26 different places in your area, one for each letter of the alphabet, then going to those places. While you’re out, Copeland says, “You want to smile. Make eye contact. Ask a question. Give a compliment and put a question behind it.” Be present when meeting new people. Dating as a senior means coming to the table with a lot of baggage. Dating is when people get acquainted, so be careful about sharing that baggage right out of the gate. This doesn’t mean you should never talk about heavy topics, but remember this advice from the popular dating site, eHarmony: “Early on, focus on enjoying each other’s company here and now.” It doesn’t matter if you’re 26 or 62, dating is always hard. You have to step outside your comfort zone and trudge through a series of terrible first dates. But in the end, it’s all worth it when you find that special someone with whom you can spend your golden years. Just remember, you’ll never meet that person if you don’t make the leap.
Don’t fear online dating.
Online dating is a great way to meet people outside of your social circle, and there are many dating sites and apps specifically for singles over 50 who are ready to mingle. Julie Spira, a relationship expert with senior dating app OurTime, says that “Authentic dating profiles get the best results.” Basically, don’t lie on your profile. Use a picture of you from this year and be proud of your age. That’s the best way to find people who will love the real you.
What You Can Accomplish With a Plan for the Future W hile it’s easy for people to put estate planning on the back burner due to busy schedules or thinking they have plenty of time to get around to it, doing so can result in property and financial assets passing to unintended heirs in unintentional ways. Additionally, people fall into the belief that estate planning only benefits the very wealthy, but nothing could be further from the truth. It’s something everyone needs to engage in, regardless of age, estate size, or marital status. If you have a bank account, investments, a car, or a home or other property, you have an estate. More importantly, if you have a spouse, minor children, or other dependents, an estate plan is critical for protecting their interests and their future income needs. An estate plan is also important if you want to leave behind a legacy for your family for years, if not decades, to come.
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Name the family members, loved ones, and organizations you wish to receive your property following your death.
• Transfer property to your heirs and any organizations you’ve named in your estate planning documents in an expedient manner with as few legal hurdles as possible.
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Minimize or eliminate estate taxes.
• Name your personal representative and/or trustee — the individuals or institution you appoint to act as your proxy in settling your estate and distributing your property.
• Avoid probate — the court process for proving that a deceased person’s will is valid and administering a decedent’s estate.
• Document the type of life-prolonging medical care you do or do not wish to receive should you become incapacitated.
• Express your wishes and preferences for funeral arrangements and how related expenses will be paid.
An estate plan can help you accomplish the following goals:
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