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What Is SilverSingles?
By Rachel Hartman
Check the costs and be aware of online precautions before getting a dating app like SilverSingles.
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If you are over 50 and looking to start a relationship, you may have heard of SilverSingles. This dating service has been around since 2002 and is geared toward senior citizens. Through its site or app, you can use a matchmaking process that connects you with others.
While dating sites have grown in popularity during recent years, it is wise to start slow and use plenty of caution when signing up for a service like SilverSingles. There can be fees you need to pay based on your preference for membership. You will also want to be aware of complaints and scams related to online dating.
Before setting up a profile, it can be helpful to know:
What is SilverSingles?
How to sign up.
Membership costs.
Pros of SilverSingles.
Cons of SilverSingles.
Complaints about online dating.
How to develop an internet-based relationship.
What is SilverSingles?
SilverSingles is a dating site that is designed for individuals age 50 or older. It has an Android and iOS app available for download. Once you register, you can fill out a personality test that the service will use to help coordinate matches. You can also create a profile and list your preferences.
Based on the information you submit, you can expect to receive three to seven compatible matches each day. You’ll be able to send smiles and likes to other profiles. Depending on your membership, you may be able to send and receive messages, see who liked you and look at who has visited your profile. Some features are free and others require a paid plan.
How to Develop an Internet-Based Relationship
Dating online can be new territory, especially for those who may have already been in past relationships that began in person. “Whatever rules applied when you dated in your younger years may or may not apply to dating in your senior years,” says Nancy Fagan, a relationship therapist for more than 30 years and author of “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Romance.”
You will likely have an idea of what kind of relationship you would like to have. “Be aware of your expectations,” Fagan says. For instance, if you would like to split the cost when the two of you agree to meet for coffee, explain this up front. The same is true for the commitment level. If you are interested in a long-term relationship, it can be appropriate to communicate this preference.