If there is one thing we can agree with, it is that dating customs have changed over the years. Before we used to get introduced to possible partners and we would court those people by spending time with them and eventually we would go out on an official date. Our family would often introduce us to people they though would be well suited to us, or we simply met someone and decided to take a course of actions to let them know how we felt about them. There where then steps that where taken until we were eventually an item; which often involved approval from our families and the people around us. Fast forward to today and the rules have changed altogether. People now take matters in their own hand; going online and using dating websites to meet potential partners depending on their likes and personal preferences. So how is it like for mature singles, and how safe is mature dating?

So many people use dating websites that it has become key element into people getting together. With so many people in their early twenties doing online dating, one might think that modern dating is reserved to the young. The truth is however different, and there are now dating websites for just about everybody on the planet. One of the fastest growing dating niches, mature dating is actually the best for over 60 dating. But how do we use those sites, are they even safe? Here is some advice about mature dating:

#1 – Mature dating sites work as communities where like-minded people get together, meaning you are more likely to find people closer to your own heart. It is actually better to use such sites rather than going to the traditional sites where the younger people go. You will meet better people and face less rejection as you are meeting with the right crowd.

#2 – Most mature dating sites should be free to join. You will only have access to limited functionalities from the website, but at least you will be able to take the time to browse around and see if you like the place and the people.

#3 – Unfortunately there will always be scammers and people with lesser intentions, and mature dating is not immune to that. In fact some people will scour those sites to look for weaker and vulnerable people. So how do you combat that? Simply don’t give out any personal information, do not talk about feeling lonely and never give anyone money. Someone saying they need you to send money so they can visit you are liars, never send any money to anyone.

#4 – You can spot fake profiles by using your sense of logic. If someone’s profile picture looks like the picture of a model, then chances are that it is not their real picture. Your best bet is to use your computer mouse, right-click and do a Google image search for that picture. You will find soon enough if the picture has been used in other places online, confirming it is not theirs.

#5 – In a similar way, don’t hesitate to copy and paste someone profile text / description into Google, that way you will see if this text shows up in other places. You could find out that a person has simply cut-and-pasted their profile text from somewhere else, indicating that their profile is fake.

#6 – Finally, you’re using a website from the comfort of your own home. It is your own space, you can take all the time you need. No-one should try to push you around or stress you into doing actions you are not comfortable with. You control the situation and ending any tension is a simple as switching off your computer. If anyone tries to rush you, then stop being in touch with them and move on to other people. Don’t make your need to be polite with others impede on your safety; it might feel rude to just disconnect on people but they will get over it.