Dating guides for the over 60s

Dating over 60 comes with its own questions, and most of them go unanswered by the usual advice. These guides tackle the real ones: how online dating actually works, how to stay safe, how to come back to it after a divorce or the loss of a partner, and the practical and emotional things nobody else talks about. Pick whichever speaks to where you are.

Online dating over 60: a simple, friendly guide

If you didn't grow up with any of this, online dating can feel daunting. It needn't. A plain-language walk through how it works, writing a profile that sounds like you, sending that first message, and taking it all at your own pace.

How to spot fake profiles and romance scams over 60

Most people online are genuine, but a few aren't, and older daters are targeted more than most. The warning signs of a fake profile, the tactics scammers use, and the simple rules that keep you safe, starting with the most important one of all.

Finding companionship again later in life

Whether you've been on your own a while or are only just getting used to it, wanting company again is one of the most natural things in the world. A gentle look at living alone, easing back into company, and the many shapes connection can take.

Dating again after divorce or losing a partner

Coming back to dating after a marriage ends or a partner dies asks something of you. An honest, kind look at the timing, the guilt so many people feel, telling your grown-up children, and taking those first steps back.

Money, wills and dating again at 60+

A new relationship later in life brings a few practical questions worth thinking through calmly, from your home and your will to pensions and grown-up children. A sensible starting point, and when to get proper advice.

Confidence and intimacy when dating over 60

Feeling nervous about dating again, about how you look, or about closeness after a long time, is completely normal. A warm, honest look at why the years often make all of it easier, not harder.

Looking for ideas on getting out and meeting people rather than dating advice? Our life over 60 section is full of them. And when you're ready to meet someone, over 60s dating with us is the place to start.