Dating over 50Dating over 50 is a very current topic these days. It used to be different. Nowadays there are so many dating platforms dealing with this subject. Why is it so hard to find a partner later in life? I think it's because most people at this age are already in a steady relationship, and many have particularly high standards for their partner, since most are looking for something lasting.

For single women it is harder in later life than for single men to find a partner. For one thing, women often no longer feel as comfortable in their bodies as they age and are always striving for youth. They have their best years behind them, or so they say.

With men it's a bit different. They often become more attractive with age. Mature men are sexy. Take George Clooney, with his salt-and-pepper hair: even young women find him very attractive and wouldn't kick him out of bed. So more and more older men have younger women. The other way around is rather rare. Still, there's no reason to be sad, there are plenty of fish in the sea. The choice for singles over 50 is on the rise. Parties for the over-50s or certain dating platforms that help you find the right partner, for example, are becoming more and more popular. That makes the search easier. Even so, older single women still face the problem of younger competition, which of course makes the search harder. The fear that a potential partner might prefer a younger woman is a feeling that only grows in importance with age. On top of that, thanks to the experience they've gathered over the course of their lives, their expectations of a relationship have naturally grown too. As a result they are more selective and think more long term. But love isn't a question of age. Many people, women and men alike, value this personal maturity and wealth of experience, because it lets you meet each other as equals.