When the world of online dating came onto the scene, many of us weren’t so sure. Meeting a potential mate from behind a computer? The thought seemed either desperate or dangerous (or maybe both). Fast forward 10 years, and more and more people are open to meeting a mate online, including older adults between the ages of 55 and 64.
In fact, within two years, online dating among those between the ages of 55 and 64 has doubled from 6% (2013) to 12% (2015). Today, nearly half of us know someone who has found love online. If you’re looking for a soulmate, companion or someone to start a new friendship with, we’ve put together a list of our top senior dating websites:
Seniorsoulmates.com
Seniorsoulmates.com is great for meeting people from anywhere in the world. (So if you’re planning on moving to Paris, you can check out the possibilities for romance ahead of time.)
Users can communicate with each other by email and chat. We particularly like this site because it protects your identity until you’re ready to formally introduce yourself. It’s free to sign up and only takes a few minutes to create a profile. There’s also a host of tips and advice to help you get back into the swing of dating. This site doesn’t currently offer a mobile app.
Over70dating.org
Many dating websites for seniors cater to those in their 50s and 60s, and seem to ignore the fact that 70-80 year olds need love too. Over70dating.org is free, or you can pay to become a Gold member, which gives you even more options. You can also create your own blog to share your thoughts on your new dating journey. This site doesn’t currently offer a mobile app.
Seniorpeoplemeet.com
One of the more popular dating sites, seniorpeoplemeet.com offers the community of 50-plus singles with the chance to mingle and flirt. Other sites package themselves as meeting places for seniors, but really only target 25-50 year olds.
If you’re not familiar with using the Internet, you’ll find the site very simple to navigate. Once you’ve signed up, you can create a photo album and browse other profiles. You can also set up dating preferences such as age, ethnicity and religion. This site offers an easy-to-use mobile app for both Android smartphones and iPhones.
Justseniorsingles.com
If you live in the UK (or are planning to move there), justseniorsingles.com has thousands of users, is free to join, and offers a fee-based membership. You can filter for options such as age, county, smoker/non-smoker, or whether your potential mate has children. As a full member, you have access to a dating diary, so you can document your experiences. This site doesn’t currently offer a mobile app.
Seniorscircle.com
Founded in 1997, seniorscircle.com is one of the more interactive online dating sites around. The site is free, and, unlike most sites, there are no membership or upgrade fees. There’s an automated match feature called CyberCupid that will look for the best suitor based on the matching criteria you set. The site also proactively weeds out spammers, including those from countries known to have scammer activity. This site doesn’t currently offer a mobile app.
When signing up for these or any online dating sites, always read the fine print for any information regarding membership fees, cancellation policies and upgrades. As a consumer, you want to make sure you’re getting the best out of your membership, whether it’s free or paid for.
