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Dating Sites for Seniors

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Dating as a senior can be hard, not least because dating has changed so much in recent years. Technology adoption has seen dating move online more and more. Many younger people might have practically grown up with technology, but some seniors feel left behind.

Nonetheless, when you lose a spouse in older life, you might find yourself exploring dating sites for the first time. The sites below cater to an older demographic and make it easier for seniors to try online dating.

OurTime

Unlike general-purpose dating sites that take just about anyone, OurTime has a unique focus on people 50 and older. Joining the site will enable you to search profiles and meet with other seniors. The site caters to adults in the United States as well as Canada. A monthly subscription is required if you want to message others on the site. The fee is between $25 and $32 a month.

eHarmony

With a focus on marriage-minded dating, eHarmony is a dating site with plenty of seniors as well. The site's focus on providing long-term matches has seen it amass over 10 million users. eHarmony offers a guarantee that you will find the right matches as a member or you get three months free. This makes it easy to try the site's paid services.

CatholicMatch

If you are a Catholic, then CatholicMatch might be a fit for your senior dating needs. The site has a focus on connecting people of the Catholic faith. This ensures you will meet romantic interests who are already familiar with your beliefs. Subscriptions cost around $12 to $30 per month. However, a forever free plan is also available. The site's CatholicMatch Guarantee ensures you get a relationship within six months, or get automatically renewed for free.

EliteSingles

EliteSingles uses a sophisticated matching system to find ideal mates for users. It caters to a range of user age groups, including seniors. Many of the site's users hold bachelor's degrees, master's, and even PhDs. Plans cost from $30 a month to $60 a month, depending on the subscription length. The site also provides regional dating guides that show you how to get the best results from your dating.

Over50Date

Over50Date does a lot to protect your privacy as a senior looking for romance online. It will not reveal your name or other details to other members unless you choose to have this information revealed. The site also checks the details of users to make sure that only legitimate seniors are operating on the platform. Creating a profile is free. However, you will need a subscription to unlock advanced features. Plans cost from $11 a month to around $30 a month.

Match

Match is one of the most successful dating sites on the web. With over seven million users, conservatively estimated, the site caters to all age groups. What it offers for seniors, however, is the ability to find matches regardless of location. If you live in a remote area or small village, you can likely still connect with other seniors on Match. To make full use of Match, you need a subscription, which costs between $20 and $26 a month.

Jdate

If you are Jewish and interested in meeting other Jewish seniors, then Jdate could be the ideal dating site for you. While it caters to all age levels, the site has over 700,000 users in the US. Users that are non-Jewish can also join, and they will list whether they'd be willing to convert to the Jewish faith or not. You can use the site's mobile apps on iPhone and Android to stay connected with romantic interests on the go. Subscriptions on Jdate cost around $20-$40 per month.