How to Find Mr. Right When You're Over 55

Finding Mr. Right when you're over 55 doesn't have to be difficult

Thousands of men are waiting to meet you, men your age who are nice-looking, intelligent, kind, available and have a good sense of humor. In fact, within the last five years, the 50+ age group is Match.com's fastest growing demographic, growing more than 50 percent. With numbers like that, the odds are one of them is Mr. Right. All you have to do is join an online dating service and follow some simple steps.

Things You'll Need

• Access a computer. Don't worry about the cost. Some online dating sites are free. Don't hire a professional photographer, even though you'll need current photos. And don't invest in a glamor shot. The whole idea is to look natural, so enlist the help of a friend or relative who's good with a camera.

Instructions

Joining An Online Dating Site

1. 

   There are lots of online dating sites for people over 55

   Find the online dating site that's right for you. Visit online sites and look at the profiles of men who meet your criteria. It doesn't cost anything to look. Decide whether you want a large site like Match.com or a more specialized site like Greekcupid.com for people interested in dating those of Greek heritage, or Greenpersons.com for vegans and vegetarians. Consider a site like Jdate.com ("J" for Jewish) or Likemindedchristian.com, if meeting someone who shares your faith is important. Check out sites for people your age, including Maturesinglesonly.com, Seniorpeoplemeet.com, datingforseniors.com. Look into eharmony.com, if you want someone else to do the matching for you.

2. 

   Writing the perfect profile is essential

   Write the perfect profile. Make it easier on yourself by looking at other people's profiles. Pick and choose what you like and build it into yours. Don't get discouraged because most people have a tough time writing a profile. Remember to be positive. Instead of writing "I don't like to sit home and watch TV," write "I love going to the movies." Ask a friend to give your profile an honest critique. Read it out loud to get a feel for what it sounds like.

3. 

   Don't forget to say, "Cheese!"

   Post the perfect photographs. Post more than one photo of yourself. Men want to see you more, not less, of you. Include one full-body photograph. Be sure photos are no more than a year old. Include one head shot of yourself looking directly into the camera and smiling. Use a digital camera, call it a photo shoot and choose the best ones.

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References

• Mature Singles Only
• Senior People Meet
• Dating for Seniors
• Jewish Dating Service
• Christian Dating Service

Resources

• The Intelligent Woman's Guide to Online Dating: And She Lived Happily Ever After