Senior Singles Sites

Many senior singles sites are advertised, but very few are specifically for seniors. Prepare yourself for a lot of comparison shopping, both for a site on which you feel comfortable and getting to know new people.

Senior singles sites open up a whole new world of companionship.

Typically, there are two types of dating sites: those that let you review member profiles right away, and those that require registration first. Registration sites are more apt to have a brief personality profile for you to complete to help narrow the initial search to more compatible members.

Regardless of the process, every site requires a username, password, and valid e-mail address. Consider getting a free e-mail address through Hotmail or Yahoo to help protect your identity.

The cost of membership varies per site, based on a variety of factors. Review senior singles sites carefully for initial cost, as well as additional fees for access to more profiles, assessment of personality questionnaires, and more site features.

The listings below are just a few of the senior singles sites, matchmaking services, and dating services available online. Some organizations also have physical branches in select cities. These organizations often arrange mixers and other group events so you have a better opportunity to meet people in your area.

• Great Expectations. This site has physical location options as well, depending on where you live in the United States.

• Senior Friend Finder. There are many members on this site aged 47-60. It allows access to some profiles right away.

• Big Church.com. This site’s intent is to "bring people together in love and faith." Users need to fill out a brief questionnaire before previewing profiles.

• Senior Date Finder. A free membership and easy access to profiles make this site popular.

• 50 Years Plus. This site advertises itself as the "singles site for seniors with integrity." A free seven-day membership is a good way to test-drive this service.

• My CountryMatch.com. Also concerned with integrity, this site is very clear that all prospective members must be honest with their information and presentation of themselves. It is free to those who go through the registration process.

• Senior People Meet. Free to browse, this site requires registration, along with a brief but interesting questionnaire before viewing profiles.

• Perfect Match. Free to join, this site requires members to fill out a compatibility profile to attract those with similar interests.

• eHarmony. This site advertises successful partnerships based on scientific compatibility. After completing the extensive questionnaire, prospective members have to pass a somewhat controversial screening process before receiving possible matches. Use this free trial membership coupon to see what the site is about.

• Chemistry.com Similar to eHarmony, the site, a division of Match.com, encourages the completion of an in-depth personality profile to ensure compatible matches.

• Executive Senior Dating. This is a matchmaking service, so if you’re serious about a long-term relationship, this may be the site for you. Members work with dating counselors to secure the best match.

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  Senior singles can make new friends online. Where the relationship leads is up to you.

Shine your brightest right from the start with these tips.

During a review of senior single sites, this author found an individual with the username of "SoLonely."

Now, what would be your first impression of this person? Lonely? Desperate? Pathetic?

A heart on the sleeve is fine, but cloaking yourself in despair is not attractive. You want someone to respond to you, not hand you a tissue and walk away. Perhaps you’ve been looking for a while, and it’s making you tired. Nevertheless, present yourself in a positive light.

Likewise, any username of "Stud" or "Hot Momma" forces the reader to think only of the product hype, and less about what’s beyond the pretty packaging. Yes, senior sex is part of a healthy relationship, but remember your odds of picking up people with the line, "So, you come here often?" and consider a more appropriate moniker. Let your new friend find out just how hot that fire is when you can really turn it up – face-to-face, when it matters most.

What usernames are good for senior singles sites? A derivative of your name, such as TK1492 or Trace1954, or something that displays an interest or hobby, such as GolfNut, DailyWalker, or Travelin' Man.

Here are a few other suggestions for creating a winning dating profile on a personals site.

Letter writing is a lost art, but it can definitely be renewed by the use of e-mail, because you can really think about what you want to say and find the best way to do so. However, there are still some basic etiquette rules to follow:

• Don’t write in all caps – it’s perceived as shouting.
• Use proper punctuation and spelling.
• Avoid adding pictures, page backdrops, and other images until you know the downloading and e-mail software capabilities of the other user.
• Keep the use of emoticons, such as :-o or :P or < :-> to a minimum, as some may not be as familiar with the meanings.
• Think before you type and review what you’ve written before hitting “send.”

Not everyone likes to talk on the phone. But for those who do, hearing the voice and laughter of a new friend for the first time is truly exciting.

If you’re the strong, silent type on the phone, here are a few tips:

• Tell the person that you may not talk much, but you listen well.
• Don’t just say "yes" or "no" to questions; provide a little information. For example, if someone asks, "Do you like Italian food?" a good reply might be, "No, I don’t eat a lot of it – I stick with my favorite, chicken parmesan. What about you?" Still a short answer, but descriptive, and a good conversation exchange.
• It sounds corny, but some people find it helpful to write out a list of questions before calling. That way, if there’s a lag in the conversation, you have backup.

LoveToKnow Dating expert Lori Gorshow recommends planning your first meeting around an activity or event.

Perhaps you and your new friend have discovered a shared interest: classic cars, art, bicycling, or some other senior activity. Consider scheduling a short date, like two hours or so, to a car show, or a special exhibit, or a quick trail ride, with a stop for coffee afterwards. With this kind of first date, there’s less pressure to do all the talking, and more of an opportunity to explore hobbies together.

Senior singles sites are improving with member feedback, better registration processes, and a dedication to security. Sample a few sites, even for fun, to see if the technique expands your possibilities.

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