No matter what you think – and I know, there are a lot of seniors having doubts about entering the dating scene again just because they are now old and gray -  there is no other right time for you to try and test the “dating” waters again. In fact, the older you get, the better are your chances of finding a partner for you!

Below are some of the reasons why you should not shy away from potentially happy and romantic golden years of your life:

1. You know what you want. By now, you are not easily confused of what you really want and need in a partner. Older adults have a clearer vision of what they are looking for in a partner and seldom engage in something temporary, unless they like it exactly as that.
2. You are surer of yourself. You know your strengths and limitations and you recognize and accept them as part of the whole you. Older adults seldom pretend, they come as they are so pretty much, there will be no unwanted surprises as the relationship happens.
3. Better judgment. It is hard to be living all these years and not be able to have a good judgment on people, young and old. Somehow, experience taught you what kind of people to avoid and whom to trust.
4. You now have priorities. One good thing about being old – and wiser, I assume – is that your priorities are now in their rightful places and you know how to manage them the right way. By now, you know how to balance your priorities, obligations and responsibilities without complicating other areas of your life.
5. Dreams and goals are never a problem.  When we were younger, our goals and dreams are usually the factors that affect our relationships and surely you have seen broken marriages just because it got in the way of one’s dreams. In an older relationship, this seldom happens since we’re almost done with them.
6. You don’t expect too much. Or if you have expectations, they are usually realistic and doable. You no longer believe a partner could give you the moon and you don’t expect them to give it to you anyway. You settle for what they are and what roles they play in the relationship. Moreover, you are not easily frustrated if you find a flaw or the partner came up short.