By Kelly Connell
You may think that if you are over 50 meeting someone is impossible. Not true! While it is not the same as meeting people when you are in your 20�s and 30�s there are plenty of singles over 50 just waiting to meet someone special. If you are like a lot of people, the bar scene grows tiresome and at your age you may feel that has to be a better way! There are many alternatives out there that may lead you to meet a new romance, a serious relationship or just a friend-and who doesn�t need more friends?
Take a look at the list below and consider trying these venues to meet someone new. Remember, nothing ventured, nothing gained!
1)Senior Centers. OK, this may bring to mind a place where old fogies go to vegetate but nothing could be further from the truth! These days it is all about staying active to stay healthy and young! Today�s senior centers are hubs of activity, many of which are geared toward singles. They have mixers, classes, card games, travel and much more. Even if you don�t meet a special someone, I doubt you will be bored.
2)Religious Services. If you practice a religion or believe in a particular faith but do not currently attend services, consider visiting a Church or Temple. Chances are you will meet someone with like values, plus they are always welcoming to visitors or new members. Check out more than one to see which has a population similar to your age.
3)School. What? Did she just say school? You bet! Many people go back to school after retirement and take classes just for fun. Many really want to finish a degree. Non traditional students have to stick together and often seek each other out in order to be around other students they have something in common with.
4)Singles events. Check in your local paper or entertainment guide for a listing of singles events in your area. Speed dating is often organized by age groups. There are also dances, happy hours and other activities that are often geared just toward people over 50.
5) Online dating. This is the newest thing out there. There are dating websites just for people over 50. It allows you to go at your own pace in getting to know someone before you meet and helps you find not only eligible people but people you are compatible with. You can put in your zip code and get a plethora of available people near you complete with profiles and pictures. You use a screen name so you have privacy, and if you don�t think you will be a good match with someone there is no obligation to continue contact with them. Now days most people have a personal computer so posting a profile is no problem. If you don�t have a computer, you can use one at the library for free. It can be hard to meet people but so many people spend a significant amount of time online using online dating sites can produce great results.
One thing to keep in mind is that you are not the only person out there looking for someone. You may feel like the only single person out there but the truth is there are a lot of people in the same boat. You just have to find them. I just gave you five great ways. So what are you waiting for? Put yourself out there and see what happens!
Kelly Connell better known online as "SexPert Kelly" is a contributing author to many sites dealing with Human Sexuality, Dating and Relationships. Her newest project covers online dating and how the newly single amongst us can maximize their online dating experiences while minimizing the disasters..:-) click here to read more!
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