So your say 50, or 60, or 70, or maybe even 80! And you think love has passed you by, but you shouldn’t give up!

Older singles should definitely stay in the dating game, and online dating often works best for seniors than any other age groups. After all it can be far harder for older singles to put themselves out there; they may be widowed, or have come out of what seemed like a lifetime relationship, or just less confident to approach people in their older age.

For these reasons online dating, which offers a more modest approach to dating than having to put yourself out there in the real world, can suit older singles.  

Being a little older you might find using the internet as the main stumbling block if you are considering dating online, but it needn’t be. Computers are easy to use once you know how, so don’t be afraid to ask for help, ask a computer savvy relative or friend, or attend a computer course in your local community - there are many run especially for the older student.

You also might be sceptical about signing up to an international dating site, so instead keep it local and join a site like Dating in Sussex which is specifically for people in the Sussex area.

Lastly don’t be afraid to give online dating a try, just take it slowly - you might find great company or a loving companion.