More Fabafterfifty
Daters Tips
Louise Northwood
I am writing these steps for Fabafterfifty singles, hopefully to reassure those about to start their single journey or those about to cross over the age barrier and are now dating after fifty.
First step: don’t panic, so you are over fifty ? So what! You are joining huge numbers of fabulous singles who are looking for love, romance and friendship. You are not a social pariah, you are not over the hill and you are not unattractive. Phew, now breathe.
Second step: look around, make friends with other singles, join some groups, get out and have a look at what there is in your area. Be warned however men are not sociable animals most group activities will be full of women.
Third step: spend some time on yourself, not necessarily money (though that may help!), spend some quality time on your appearance inside and out. Think about who you are and what you want in a relationship and who you are looking to find, army saying for this, if you fail to aim you are aiming to fail.
Fourth Step: Have fun, flirt, don’t be afraid to catch someone’s eye across the room, if you are on a first date, enjoy and get used to taking compliments. Dating is meant to be fun if you are enjoying life people will want to share the fun with you.
Fifth Step: Be yourself and don’t be afraid of being single, this is not the age to settle for second best. If the person you are with is not good enough for you, the next or the next again will be.
Louise is Managing Director of Elegant Introductions in Newcastle
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