LIFE & TRENDS
Finding a companion in your golden years doesn’t have to be
dif icult. Here’s how you can screen potential matches from home. ::
Best Online Dating Services for Baby Boomers
BY JOHN EDWARDS D
ating isn’t easy at any age, but singles over 60 face several particularly haunting questions:
Am I too old to return to an activity that I haven’t pursued in decades? How can I fi nd someone who shares my goals and interests? Will I put myself into a position to be hurt emotionally, fi nancially, or even physically? Will I look desperate or ridiculous? Fortunately, senior-oriented online
dating services successfully address these concerns. All of the major dating websites take member safety
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very seriously, to the point of barring individuals who lie or act badly online or in person. Seniors can also be confi dent that
online dating is now a mainstream way to meet potential partners. In 2015, the Pew Research Center found over half of men and women believe that online dating is a great way to meet people. But which dating service to
choose? These fi ve come out on top: 1
OURTIME Like most senior dating websites,
joining OurTime is free, but paid members can access extra features.
Limited to users who are at least
50, OurTime aims to provide a relaxed, age-friendly environment. The service makes it easy to match with partners sharing similar interests, hobbies, and life outlooks. Free members can only view a
limited number of profi les. Along with access to additional profi les and other site features, paid users also gain an instant-messaging capability that makes it easy to quickly reach out to compatible matches. Cost: Free to join. Various plans
range from $15 to $30 per month. Web:
www.ourtime.com
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