Dating apps and social media are relatively new constructs. If you were dating actively 20 years ago, you likely had to rely on actually going out and meeting potential mates in public places, like bars and clubs. Now, there's Tinder, Grindr, Facebook, Twitter, OK Cupid, and lots of other ways to meet all sorts of people. That makes dating very exciting as long as you can sift through the ether.
Don't be afraid to get online to find a mate, according to Laurel House, author and Celebrity Dating Coach on E!'s Famously Single. But don't dive into it without having a plan. "Make sure that you have a strategy and you are smart about it. Ask questions, assert your needs, and have a confident 'Here I am' mentality," she told me.
Hope also warns against being afraid of online dating. "Your dating radar will speed up," she said. "You know what you want and don't have time to waste. You are now more serious and looking for qualities that have long-term value, like a guy or girl with an interesting career and family aspirations. It matters now how he or she feels about the world and the state of humanity. " If you are "old fashioned" and prefer offline dating, Hope suggested the gym, or business events and parties as the best places to meet a mate at this age.
