More and more people are looking for love online and that isn’t just limited to millennials either.  It is easy to do and you can see dozens of potential partners with a simple click of a mouse.  As a senior chances are good that most of your friends are already married and that makes meeting someone new pretty difficult to do.  Today single seniors are meeting new people online, that can include friends, companions and potential spouses as well.

Seniors aren’t that different from any other demographic when it comes to relationships.  Some are just looking for casual companionship whereas others want something that is more meaningful.  Again others are looking just to make new friends at a time in life where they have more freedom than they did earlier.

New Experiences

For many seniors it has been awhile since they have been on a date and the whole online thing makes it a completely different experience from what they remember.  There are also some cautions you have to take that you probably didn’t have to worry about when you were dating as a teen.  Let’s look at how you can have fun and still make sure you stay safe.

Be Cautious

Dating is different now especially when you meet someone online.  You weren’t introduced through friends so you have no one to vouch for the person you are meeting.  People can pretend to be anything they want online so use caution.  The first time you meet someone in person make sure you do so in a public place and you tell someone where you are going and who you will be with.

Beware of Scammers

When you are getting to know someone online and seeing if you have anything in common exercise a great deal of caution.  Don’t give out any private information and at the same time don’t fall for some of the more common scams.  If a potential partner starts telling you a sad story and how they just need money or a short term loan just to get through the current tragedy then it is time for you to let them go no matter how compelling the story is.

Senior dating is no different than dating at any age you need to use your best judgement and keep yourself safe.  Listen to your instincts and take your time getting to know anyone that you meet online.