How To Find True Connection in Later Life
Want to finally find the love of your life? Love never grows old. Here’s my Top Ten Tips To Find Lasting Love:
1. Know that love can be found at any age.
There is no reason to give up on finding love. Many people in your age group are also looking for companionship and a meaningful relationship.
2. Be honest with yourself about what you’re looking for.
What are your values and priorities? What kind of person do you want to spend your life with? Take some time to identify your relationship requirements, needs and wants. A dating coach can help you here . Once you know what you’re looking for, it will be easier to find someone who’s compatible with you.
3. Work out how to achieve what you want.
Dating is different now. Learn how you will find your soulmate, and how you will know if this is “the one”. Know how to avoid red flags and dating traps. Identify the support that you need. Maybe engage a professional singles coach to guide you.
4. Be open to new experiences.
Don’t be afraid to try new things and meet new people. Don’t let age hold you back. There are many ways to meet new people through online dating, social clubs, volunteering, senior living communities and more. It just takes the courage to put yourself out there. The more opportunities you have to meet people, the better your chances of finding someone special.
5. Best your best authentic self on dates.
Learn dating techniques, such as how to ask appropriate good questions, how to make the conversation fun, how to handle rejection gracefully in a positive way, and more. Don’t sabotage yourself. Learn from every experience. Get good feedback.
6. Be patient.
Finding love takes time. Don’t get discouraged if you don’t find someone right away. Just keep putting yourself out there and eventually you’ll find the right person for you.
7. Don’t be afraid to take risks.
Sometimes you have to step outside of your comfort zone to find what you’re looking for. So don’t be afraid to take a chance on something new.
8. Tell people that you’re looking.
Don’t assume your friends, family, and colleagues are aware that you’re looking for someone special. And tell them what you are looking for.
9. Be yourself.
The right person will love you for who you are, so don’t try to be someone you’re not.
10. What you are looking for is looking for you.
Remember what an amazing person you are and all you have to offer a lucky partner. The authentic you is a magnet that will draw the right partner to you.
Finding love in later life is a truly special experience. It is a time when you have more self-awareness, maturity, and life experience to bring to a relationship. It is also a time when you are more likely to appreciate the simple things in life and to value true connection over superficiality. Love is all around you. You can find it.
For more information about finding true connection, see the book “Conscious Dating” by David Steele.
Would you like help? Contact me if you have questions, or would like a free half-hour strategy session to talk with me, to explore how I could help you find love.
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