Why More People Are Dating At Age 50-Plus

Did you know? Increasingly, people are dating at age 50+. (In fact, I’ve begun writing Love Factually at Midlife and Beyond for just this reason!) 

Why so many single folks post-50? Gray divorce and widowhood. 

Over a third of the people who divorce in the USA now are over age 50. It’s the fastest-growing group of divorced folks in our country. 

And on average, married women are widowed at age 59—and half of those will outlive their spouse by 15-30 years!!! This being an average, this means some widows are much younger than 59, with more single years ahead. 

Most adjust and remain single; many prefer it. And that’s a perfect solution if singlehood is the goal! 

But for the rest: *That’s a lot of single years.* No wonder that although my clients range from their 20s to 70s, most are in their 50s and 60s!

So: 

If you or someone you know is a relationship person; 

if you or they know you’re meant to be partnered; 

if you or they are wondering about the challenges of repartnering after losses like these, 

this podcast episode is for you! 

And that’s why I’m thrilled to be the guest on this brand-new episode in Tendrils of Grief, hosted by Susan Ways, who found herself unexpectedly widowed in her early 50s. 

Tune into the FULL episode on Spotify: https://spotify.link/ZLIeOJsn0Cb

 
I would love to hear how this episode impacted you. Please let me know your top takeaways. Enjoy!

Sources of stats: US Census Bureau; Journals of Gerontology; Pew

Want more love in your life? Whether you’re single, partnered, or questioning anything about relationships, get coaching with Dr. Duana Welch:

 http://www.lovesciencemedia.com/consult/

#duanawelch

#LoveFactually

#LoveFactuallyRevisedandUpdated

#datingcoaching

#datingcoachingforwomen

#datingcoachingformen

#datingadviceforwomen

#datingadviceformen

#datingadvice

#onlinedatingcoach

#relationshipcoaching