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SENIORMATCH Movie fans may recall that
SeniorMatch was featured in 2017’s Daddy’s Home 2, starring Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg. In the real world, SeniorMatch stands out as one of the oldest senior-focused online dating services, off ering a large and active membership base. Senior Match claims to use a state-
of-the-art search algorithm designed to help members meet their ideal match. As with most senior dating sites,
basic membership is free and allows users to build a profi le, upload photos, browse other members’ profi les, and view messages from upper-tier members. A paid membership unlocks
several additional features, including advanced profi le searches. (Basic members are restricted to a limited search feature that only allows fi ltering by gender, age, and region.) SeniorMatch claims to have a team
of highly trained experts who are ready to provide online dating advice and tips. The service also off ers an online discussion forum where members can chat about various topics and interests. Cost: Free to join. Plans include
$29.95/one month, $59.95/three months, $95.95/six months. Web:
www.seniormatch.com
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SILVERSINGLES Another longtime player in
the senior online dating fi eld is SilverSingles, which takes a unique approach to introducing compatible members. The service functions much like a traditional matchmaker. Unlike dating sites that give users
the ability to browse thousands of profi les, SilverSingles automatically provides members with three to fi ve matches per day, on average. New matches arrive daily until the member is satisfi ed with a compatible partner. New members take a quick
personality test that helps the service pair them with a partner based on their mutual compatibility, including location, interests and preferences. Basic users can set up a profi le and
view potential matches. Upgrading to premium allows unlimited communication with other members. Cost: Free to join. Premium plans
start at $12.95 per month. Web:
www.silversingles.com
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EHARMONY Perhaps the most well-known
online dating service targeted at marriage-minded people, eHarmony attracts adults of all ages. However, since eHarmony aims to match users with long-term relationship goals on their minds, rather than simply enjoying a casual movie or dinner date, the membership tends to skew older than that of many competitors. The company points to its
Compatibility Matching System as a key point of diff erentiation between it and competing senior dating sites. The system is designed to narrow
the fi eld of potential matches from thousands of senior singles to a select group of compatible candidates. On the downside, eHarmony’s
registration process is quite lengthy, requiring new members to complete an in-depth questionnaire designed to facilitate its matching system. Cost: Periodic free trials. $32.95/
three months, $95.95/six months. Web:
www.eharmony.com
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ELITESINGLES EliteSingles doesn’t present itself
as a senior dating service per se, yet the organization’s focus on long- term commitments as opposed to casual dates tends to attract an older audience. Relying on computer intelligence, EliteSingles suggests three to seven potentially suitable matches to each member daily, based on a process that considers relationship preferences,
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education, location, and personality attributes. The EliteSingles personality
profi le is focused on fi ve dimensions designed to identify individuals who appear to be particularly suited for a long and happy relationship. When two members’ demographic data, preferences, and attributes match, they are encouraged to reach out to each other. Cost: Free to join. To receive
matches: $59.95/one month, $104.85/ three months. Web:
www.elitesingles.com
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DATING FOR SENIORS The service’s website looks
a bit frumpy compared to its fl ashier competitors, but that’s a good thing since it allows users to learn and use an array of features with a minimum of time and eff ort. Free membership lets
users create a profi le, upload photos, search for nearby singles, and receive instant messages from potential matches. Premium membership adds the ability to send instant messages. Cost: Free to join. Prices start at
$29.95 per month. Web:
www.datingforseniors.com
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