How Dating Over 50 Is Like Playing Golf

By Coach Ronnie Ann Ryan. Posted on Sep 5th 2012.

Why you should relax despite all of dating's unknowns ...

Your first dates will not be perfect. In fact, nothing and no one is perfect. Stop thinking your first dates should be magical to take the pressure off. Your job as a woman dating at 50 or any age really is to:

Relax.
Be your best self.
Present your good side.
Be positive.
Be friendly.
Be easy to talk to.
Have fun.
Say, "thank you" at the end.

That's it. So, when you look at it this way and take the pressure off, can you see how much is possible? How this can make dating so much easier? Relax, take the pressure off and learn how to enjoy meeting new people. Your chances of finding love actually skyrocket when you take this simple step. Date #2 At His Place: Innocent Invite Or Sexual Scheme?

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