Relax, take a deep breath and follow some of these tips to help you through. Have no expectations, and welcome the contact even if he or she only becomes a new friend! Do an attitude check. I was super-guilty of this one in my younger years. Luckily, with age comes more grounded thinking. The new person deserves a fresh shot and unbiased opinions with no comparisons β positive or negative β to your ex- or late partner.
On our very first date, Marvin told me that I looked just like his dead ex-wife. My colleague Allan went on a date with a woman who described her mood swings as she downed pills during dinner. Then he ran for the hills. As mature daters, we carry a lot of baggage.
Keep the conversation light yet interesting. Happy dating! Have you been on a first date after losing your partner or going through a divorce? What was it like for you? Could you have done things differently? What dating advice can you offer the senior singles in our community?
Share your first date experiences below as well as pitfalls to avoid. He and I are recent friends, but two days ago he kissed me and it shocked me. I am a recent widow but have been married ALL my life. I like this guy a lot; today he is coming for dinner and I am about to have a nervous breakdown. Dinner is fine; conversation is scaring me. Tags Senior Dating Advice. Angela Page is a writer and producer. Angela divides her time between Boca Raton and Los Angeles. Watch our videos , subscribers.
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