9 Benefits Of Dating Over 50

By Ms. Moreah Vestan. Posted on Oct 8th 2012.

There are some serious advantages to being a mature single. Find out what they are!

Yet, I've met about one man every month or so on average. I was in a friends-with-benefits relationship with Robert. for three years, and we both wished there were more romantic chemistry. We still enjoy our companionship today, though it's been several years since we've connected on a sexual level.

7. Reliving youth impresses friends and foes. You'll be acting young, which is impressive. I played racquetball several times with David, hiked on long trails with several men, danced the night away often, and participated in meetup.com groups.

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8. There is less time to pout. When things don't go our way, it doesn't bother us as much at this age. We try to remember we're doing the best we can to get our needs met, so we don't take things personally. When someone says or does something that is agitating, you have the maturity and wisdom to try to connect rather than correct, which a principle of the workshops that I lead.

9. You will have nothing to prove. We can enjoy friendship or romance for as long as it lasts, with no need to worry or apologize about our choices. On most days we have the self-confidence to make peace with ourselves and let the less-than-positive aspects of our lives take a vacation.

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