Welcome to the no bullshitting age of dating.
Dating at any age is awkward, scary, and often, a pain in the ass. True, being in the over-60 group may mean that more people your age are already off the market — but online dating can prove that the mature dating pool isn’t dismal, even if your local one is.
It’s quite normal to feel hesitant about making the jump to online dating. Finding a dating site that feels comfortable and natural is intimidating at any age. 20 and 30-somethings have a hell of a time finding a dating app that works for them — there are almost too many options. Late baby boomers (and early Gen X-ers) have a more straightforward approach. Read more…
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BEST FOR FINDING A SPOUSE
eharmony
Find the mushy, long-term love you crave on this classic site that's been refreshed to keep up with the times.
- Free version: Yes
- Six months of Premium: $59.50/month
- One year of Premium: $35.90/month
- Two years of Premium: $25.90/month
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BEST FOR HESITANT DIVORCEES
SilverSingles
SilverSingles has an extensive questionnaire at signup that ensures you find matches who are truly compatible.
- Free version: Yes
- 3 Months: $49.95
- 6 Months: $37.95
- 12 Months: $27.95
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BEST FOR THOSE WHO LIKE OPTIONS
Match
Find your soulmate without the pressure on Match, whose 50+ group is its fastest growing demographic.
- Free version: Yes
- One month of Premium: $35.99
- Three months of Premium: $19.99/month
- Six months of Premium: $17.99/month
- One year of Premium: $15.99/month
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BEST FOR CAREER-ORIENTED PEOPLE
EliteSingles
If a past relationship ended due to mismatched monetary or work habits, EliteSingles lets you buckle down.
- Free version : Yes
- Three months of Premium: $69.95/month
- Six months of Premium: $53.95/month
- One year of Premium: $35.95/month
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BEST FOR SHY MEN AND PICKY WOMEN
Bumble
Women make the first move, so it's great for ladies tired of being bombarded by brazen guys.
- Free version: Yes
- One week of Boost: $9.99
- One month of Boost: $24.99
- Three months of Boost: $16.66/month
- Six months of Boost: $13.33/month
- Lifetime Boost: $119.99
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BEST CASUAL STARTER OPTION
Zoosk
Super quick setup for those looking to peruse options without the pressure of going on a date.
- Free version: Yes
- One month: $29.95
- Three months: $19.98/month
- One year: $12.49/month
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LAST RESORT
OurTime
You can keep an OurTime profile in your back pocket, but don't make this your go-to dating site.
- Free version: Yes
- One month: $29.99
- Three months: $23.33/month
- Six months: $14.99/month