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If you're in your forties or fifties (or beyond) and are thinking about using an online dating service, you may be wondering if it is the sort of thing that may work for you. Perhaps you're worried about whether there will be other people your age on the site, and whether they're the sort of people you want to date. Internet matchmaking is a common method nowadays of finding the right person because it pulls together a whole range of people actively looking for someone, into one place. You don't need to go out into bars or just let fate run its course. With a little proactivity, you can find the person you've been hoping for within the few moments it takes to create a profile, post a recent photo and send a few emails back and forth. The best thing about finding a partner at this stage of your life is that the pressure is off. You don't feel the need to rush to find someone because you want to start a life with them - your life is already established. There isn't necessarily the drive to have a baby, or settle down. It's about finding someone who, like you, knows who they are, what they like and where they are going. There is a nice assurance that comes with that. It might feel tempting to trim a few facts on your profile but it's really important to be honest. Use a recent photo, flattering but not too polished, and make sure you are smiling in it. When we see someone smile it gives us a real idea of what sort of person they are. If you were meeting someone for the first time you'd smile, so it gives the same impression in that one snapshot. Even though you are using an online dating service, it's good to give as much of a real sense of who you are as you can. Don't feel embarrassed about using technology to find someone. The vast majority of people are using it to meet someone and it's more common than you think. It's important to come across confident and happy in your profile, rather than making apologies for using the internet to find someone. The other people are there too find someone too! As long as you are sensible, and don't give out too many personal facts, and choose safe places to meet you should be fine. It's an excellent way to increase your net and likelihood of meeting someone. It can take a few dates before you make a match but using online dating services can help you get there faster.
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