The Dating Game Revisited

Some seniors are single again after years with one intimate partner. Others have never hooked up with a long-term partner but haven’t been in the dating scene for a while. Still others are in the process of “coming out” and openly seeking a same-sex partner for the first time in their lives. Regardless of the circumstances, it can be nerve-wracking to be back in the dating scene later in life. You may be ready to date but you aren’t sure what the rules of the game are anymore.

The basic rules are the same –
Respect yourself
Respect your partner
Communicate
Use protection
Have fun

As a senior, you may no longer have to worry about unplanned pregnancy but everyone has to protect themselves from sexually transmitted infections (STIs). STIs have no age limits and if you are sexually active, you need to practise safer sex. The most important protection is to learn how to use a condom and negotiate safer sex with your partner.

Dating is a bit like riding a bike – it will come back to you so trust yourself, be yourself, be prepared and have fun. You already have years of experience with relationships to draw on and the rest you can learn from checking out all the information on this website.