Dating is tough in this day and age, more so if you’re age has surpassed what most people consider a common dating age. Dating in your 50s will definitely have challenges, but according to an article by Best Life, there are ways you can overcome them.
As an expert on the matter, Dr. Dana McNeil PsY, LMFT shares in the article that people dating in their 50s think the dating pool is limited. However, this shouldn’t stop anyone from finding the right partner for them. She says,
“Many of us worry all the good ones are gone at this age and we had better hurry up and get a partner established so we don’t miss out on potential,” says Dana McNeil, LMFT, founder of The Relationship Place. “Acting from a scarcity mindset means we may overlook some red flags.”
More often than not, people during this dating age seem in a hurry to find someone. Dr. Dana McNeil shares why:
“We sometimes make the mistake of rushing into the next relationship so we don’t feel alone,” says McNeil. And another warm body does not automatically make a meaningful, enduring match, she points out.
Know more about the challenges of dating in your 50s and how to overcome them. See the full article here.