There is absolutely no time for acquaintances in the metropolitan rhythm of life. We are surrounded by work, home, the opening of new exhibitions and cafes. Therefore, online acquaintances not only do not lose popularity; they are overgrown with new formats, applications, sites so that everyone can find something of their own (and someone of their own). But what is the right way to make acquaintances on the Internet? Why does someone find a soulmate on dating sites over 50, and someone is waiting there for years in vain? What advice can be given to someone over 50 who wants to plunge into online dating?

There are several rules and life hacks that will help you effectively meet online.

Where to meet

There were no specialized mature dating sites for people over 50 at the dawn of the Internet: people got acquainted with chat rooms and ICQ. Today there are many specialized resources, each with its own peculiarity.

Correct questionnaire

A person on the dating websites for over 50 looks like a jaded child in front of a shelf of sweets. Everything seems so beautiful and tasty, but nothing attracts. No matter how unique you are, for others, your profile is not much different from thousands of others, while you are not more interesting than others.

In order for someone to finally write the cherished «Hello, how are you,» remember that not only your inner world should catch attention but the questionnaire as well. Here are some ways to make it stand out.

A photo

On the dating sites for over 50 you can add as many photos as you like. Still, try to keep the cover photo bright, beautiful, where the face is visible in close-up. Do not be afraid to disappoint a person with your image while meeting in real life. If you put not the best photo, the meeting may not take place at all.

Hooks

What should a person who wants to write to you cling to in order not to be banal? Ask a question in a questionnaire, suggest a riddle, write some interesting facts about you, finally, post a photo with your pet — this will immediately win over the interlocutor to you, and the topic for conversation is ready.

Interests

To immediately find «your» person, indicate the main interests and lifestyle. Cycling, hiking, traveling around Europe, yoga, snowboarding — this will help you find like-minded people without going through dozens of conversations.

Create a wish list for your partner

It is important to clearly outline your vision of the desired partner while not narrowing the search too much. Write a list of what you would like to see in your partner – and then edit it, throwing out those items that can be changed or are not so important. You can add the final version of the list to your profile on the dating site for over 50.

Use the Ignore function

Do not waste your time on useless correspondence with obviously inappropriate people. And if they insist on communication, just ignore them. It will save you a lot of time that you can use to find a really worthy partner.

Precautionary measures for people over 50

Due to the popularity and anonymity of dating services for over 50, not only potential soulmates but also scammers often graze on them. It is worth remembering a few safety rules so as not to fall for them.

The address

In no case should you mention your address on a dating site (of course, if you have been dating for six months, you can). The address is often lured out under the pretext of sending a gift, and then, for example, they make an appointment and rob an apartment at this time.

Passport

A very simple scam. After a compliment «you do not look your age,» they ask for a photo with a passport as proof, and now then take sky-high loans for it. Do not show your passport to strangers, and even more, so do not take pictures with it.

Rich life

Sometimes you really want to find a wealthy partner, but to write about it directly is to sign for commercialism. Therefore, people hint at the partner’s level of expected wealth using photos with smartphones of the latest model, massive jewelry in the frame, and pictures from expensive resorts. Such photos also attract scammers. They can hunt for a person with money for months, turning out such scams that even an experienced detective will not immediately unravel.

There is no such thing as a free lunch

In general, everything that is offered on such sites for free with an appeal to your appearance and uniqueness is suspicious. Do not get caught.

Married

Whether to date married people is your own business. But if you do not want to become a reason for adultery, be careful with profiles without photos. For some reason, if people hide their appearance, most likely, they do not want to advertise their registration on a site in front of their acquaintances. And there can be many reasons for this, not just marriage. Fortunately, there are enough questionnaires with photos.

The importance of dialogue

Needless to say, a conversation should be interesting. To keep a conversation, try to base it on questions, and not on information about work and hobbies because your couple is asked these questions ten times a day. Be different, but do not try to sound weird. After all, somehow, this person hooked you? Talk about this. You cannot go wrong doing so.

It’s not a good idea to ask someone out on a date right away. If you like a person you are talking to, ask for their phone number and ask them out on a date, but only after a few days of regular online communication. However, even the most interesting conversations sooner or later (rather early) on 50 and over dating sites come to naught. Do not exchange messages for months or even weeks. If you want to continue, initiate a meeting. As a last resort, you can always say goodbye and leave.

Some immediately call home, and it is not the best idea for the first date. Cafe, restaurant – if you can’t stop talking. Theater, cinema, if you are constrained in communication – after that, there will be at least one topic for discussion.

No means no

Even after a beautiful photo, an interesting profile, a perfect match, a perky correspondence, and a beautiful date, you may not fit each other. You should not take it personally and try to «save» the acquaintance. Specialized sites are so good that if something did not work out the first time, there are hundreds and thousands of profiles, one of which can be your soulmate.

Thus, don’t give up and pursue your happiness!