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Savedbygrace Fri 23-Jan-26 16:20:43

I’m hoping to tap into the collective wisdom here. I’m at a stage in life where companionship matters again, and I’m curious to know if anyone has had good experiences with dating platforms aimed at seniors or people over 50.

I’m not necessarily looking for anything rushed—just genuine connection, conversation, and the possibility of something meaningful if it grows that way. There seem to be so many sites out there now and many fakes, and it’s hard to know which ones are actually worth joining.

If you’ve tried any platforms yourself, or know of any that feel friendly, safe, and geared towards our age group, I’d really appreciate your recommendations

Rocketstop2 Fri 23-Jan-26 18:58:50

Sorry I don't know of anything myself but thought I'd answer just to give your post a bump.

David49 Fri 23-Jan-26 19:52:25

There are a lot more women than men looking for a new relationship. Treat it as a fun thing, be yourself, a nice photo, smile, in a social setting, say what activities you like, travel, theatre cooking or whatever.

You will be contacted by idiots just block them, when you have a fairly local contact you like phone them and chat, if you like what you hear arrange to meet, public place of course. 1 hour is long enough, time for a coffee not a dinner, if they are serious they will meet within a few days, longer than a week is a bad sign move on.

Creedom Wed 18-Mar-26 01:08:42

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Beautyschooldropout Wed 18-Mar-26 02:04:10

I've approached by DDs or Dils about dating/marrying their fathers or fathers in law. They have this strange belief that I want to sell my house and repair his or allow him to buy "Toys For Big Boys" while I just provide money, housework, possible medical care and sex!

Oh! and I'm expected to cook what he likes and what he likes only!

When I ask "why should I sell my house?" when he could sell his and repair mine and buy the toys I want...cue the screams of "that's our inheritance"..

Cool cool... my house is my children's inheritance too.

If a man approaches me with the idea of an equal partnership and I find him attractive, I'll consider it.

Creedom Wed 18-Mar-26 13:01:10

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SORES Wed 18-Mar-26 16:42:25

reported

eyeroll

NotSpaghetti Sat 28-Mar-26 19:15:40

The only "older" person I know who successfully negotiated dating apps said "pay a lot for a personal match".
She is happily married now.
She said there are too many frogs looking for kisses in the free or cheap websites.

NotSpaghetti Sat 28-Mar-26 19:16:35

Oh yes. And only serious people actually pay out.
Not people cheating - or out just for sex.

Calendargirl Sat 11-Apr-26 07:41:05

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