While you may think that your days of romance are far behind you when you reach a certain age, the truth is that love is timeless, and requires no age to find. In fact, some people might agree that you’re more capable of finding true love in your older years since you’re more equipped with life experience and knowledge. That’s not to say love doesn’t come with its challenges, whether you’re 18 living with your parents, or 80 living in an assisted living facility.  But one thing is for sure— and that’s that there’s no need to give up on love at any age.

If you’re not ready to give up and want to find love, then here are some of the best tips for finding your person over the age of 70.

Embrace Your Age

Rather than finding your age something to be ashamed of, why not wear it with pride? Embrace your age and everything it stands for. You have a lot to be proud of, and your wisdom is an incredibly valuable part of you that you’re bringing to the table! In truth, your life story is an important part of you and a quality that the right person will appreciate.

Expand Your Social Circle

Finding love is all a numbers game. In other words, the more that you get out and meet people, the more likely you are to finally find that special person! Expanding your social circle is a must if you hope to meet as many people as possible.

From attending community events to joining clubs and groups, get out there and rub shoulders with people. Strike up conversations not just with potential love interests, but with everybody you come across that you find interesting.

You never know how you might come across your soul mate.  But one thing is for sure, and that’s that you won’t meet your soul mate sitting around on the couch doing nothing!

Find Love Online

If you haven’t tried online dating yet, then this is a great time to get started. While initiall, it may seem off-putting, or even futuristic, the truth is that the digital world is one of the best places for seniors to find love. Since on average, seniors don’t get out as much as younger generations, the internet is a great way to dive into the dating pool.

What’s more, they have plenty of applications and websites specifically devoted to seniors, which means you’ll feel more at ease and less out of place than you would somewhere like Tinder.

Be Open Minded

The truth is that dating over 70 requires a considerable amount of flexibility and open-mindedness. Even though there are a lot of positive aspects about getting older, unfortunately, getting older often means being more stuck in our ways.

Be open to new experiences, and embrace the incertitude of dating over 70. Remember, love is often found in the most unexpected of places, but you can only find it if you keep your heart open. So what are you waiting for? Go out there and find your person, there’s no time to lose!

In the whirlwind of modern life, sometimes our romantic relationships can take a seat on the back burner. After all, with so many things to do and think about individually, sometimes our connection with our partner gets lost. Throw in a couple of kids, a full-time job, and a couple of social engagements, and maybe you hardly see each other at all!

Unfortunately, a lack of connection can ultimately lead to the demise of your relationship. And while it’s perfectly natural to lose your connection from time to time, the key is taking action to find your way again and reconnect even after a period of emotional distance. If you and your partner have been feeling less than fusional lately, then here are some ways to rekindle the flame.

Schedule a Meal Together

Often our busy schedules make it difficult to do something as simple as eat a meal together. However, sometimes the most meaningful moments in a relationship are spent in the kitchen. Whether you order take out, or you cook a delicious home cut me all, schedule at least a few meals together during the week. This special time together is a moment to discuss your day, and also engage in a traditional ritual together, solidifying that you are in a relationship.

Go on a Date

Although spending time at home can be wonderful, and undoubtedly convenient, particularly when you have kids, going outside is also important. It allows you to see new sights, try new things, and focus solely on each other. The best part is dates can involve all sorts of different activities. Whether you go to the park for a picnic, or go see a movie, the idea is to do something together outside of the house that you both enjoy.

Listen

This one is so simple, yet so incredibly important— practice active listening any time you and your partner are talking. All too often we’re simply ships passing in the night and hardly hear each other when we communicate.

Take time to solely focus on what your partner is saying, and ask them to do the same thing in return. By taking the time to truly hear what your partner is saying, you’ll foster a deeper connection and sense of understanding. Part of this involves eliminating any other distractions, so make sure you put away your phones if you really want to hear what they’re saying.

Learn Something Together

Learning something together is unique— because unlike doing something together, learning something together means you’re both in a space of curiosity and wonder. You’re embarking on a new adventure by learning something new which creates a sense of camaraderie. Tackling a new activity creates a sense of partnership and teamwork that can be incredibly rewarding for a couple.

Intimacy

Prioritizing intimacy is an important part of maintaining closeness in a relationship. Remember, intimacy isn’t always limited to the bedroom. Intimacy can be something as simple as holding hands or kissing each other on the forehead before going to work. Sometimes intimacy doesn’t even have to involve touching at all. Something as simple as a heartfelt talk can be incredibly intimate and bring you closer than ever.