Dating Over 50: Are You REALLY Ready to Start Dating Again? How to Tell You're Ready for Love!

Are you really ready to start dating again and find love after 50? Great question, and one that singles on the dating scene don’t ask often enough! Today April Beyer, leading Matchmaker and Dating Expert, explains what it means to be ready for love, and how to tell if you, or the person you are dating, are really ready for a relationship. April shares why online dating apps can cloud your ability to assess “readiness for love,” and how to cultivate your mindset for a successful dating experience. She offers helpful first date tips, and explains what the way you handle first date behavior and conversations reveals about you, or the person you are dating.


April Beyer, matchmaker and relationship expert, is the founder and CEO of LEVEL™, a hybrid of
intuitive AI matching technology combined with human support to make dating effortless and
rewarding again. A pioneer in the personal matchmaking industry, April has been one of the most sought after dating experts for 20 years. Dr. Phil calls her “The Best of the Best” and she’s been featured on 20/20, Dateline, ABC News, morning shows, and countless other print and digital publications.


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[djs]

I'm 66 now, and NONE of this really applies to me, I've never been in a romantic relationship, have had fewer dates than teenagers and have been constantly turned down by women that I showed a romantic interest in. A few times, I've admitted to some ladies that I don't have a lot of experience in romance & dating, and they've turned me away for lacking that. So how can I get past that "catch-22" hurdle? It's not that I'm ashamed of it, but every older woman now sees that as a red flag. It reminds me of when I applied for my very first credit card, I was told I had no financial history so they could not accept my application. THIS, is what attempting to date women has been like for me.

[richarde]

A very attractive and smart 60 yo friend of mine who has never been married and has dated for many years, when I asked her what she said to guys after a first date where she didn’t have interest in another date said she would simply say no thanks, and if asked why not, she would say it wasn’t working for her she just didn’t see it moving forward. No more detail needed.

[JoelManers]

“Readiness is ready for you.” Priceless.

[mypov]

This is a segment everybody should watch...and maybe several times over! April is the voice of reason and experience. Still not a big fan of matchmaking but I found myself agreeing with just about everything April said! (not that I have the final say as to what's right or wrong LOL) Thanks!

[simplylala]

Am not on my 50's but i find the topic very interesting and a great reminder for me not to be impulsive in decision making about rushing into relationship without asking myself how ready i am to engage into it after being a widower. Once again thank you Silke and to your guest as well for the good points being discussed here. More power and be well.😊

[lilo]

Whenever I am relaxing, I pretend that YouTube is the magic eight ball. I ask - What do I need to watch right now?....this is fabulous! I just had my 50th b-day....so, here we go

[kathryncothern]

Doing my self reflection and self introspection work have been instrumental to be ready for the next special gentleman. As an Empath, I also "feel" for my readiness since I don't want to utilize the man's time if I can't give him my all per se. No half ass'ing anything nor hurrying anything along the journey. 🥰

[richarde]

I agree with April, talking about past relationships is important. If it’s in excruciating detail, no, but it can be very important in understanding the other person’s headspace, if they are ready to be in a relationship. I met a very nice person where, not long into this topic, I could tell she was still in love with her ex-husband. The reason they split was not necessarily him, but how their opinions differed in how to handle their 20 year old son addicted to drugs. If that problem solved, and they are tight. I didn’t want to possibly go there, and didn’t move past that first date.

[TonganJedi]

Every rejection is just information. Being emotionally detached from the outcome is important. The emotional attachments can come later.

[clays]

Your guest is spot on!
It’s about adjusting expectations.

[camaroacrossamerica]

Excellent video. So much good info covered. Im going to definatly listen to this a few times. Thanks for it

[ranamustafa]

This segment is VALUABLE !!!! Thank you

[dmoney]

My experience has been that women who you tell you don’t see things being romantic between you and them, feel rejected and decide not to continue a friendship

[eddy]

A while ago I briefly dated a lady who's husband cheated on our second date she made the comment I reminded her of her X-husband and started to detail all the things wrong with him...at that moment I knew it was time to say adios. .... True story. April is one smart gal and coach!

[austriaperez]

Awesome topic and the answers The best

[jcnlaw]

Question for April: what is the single biggest challenge you face in your matchmaking business? Great video!

[colinellicott]

I've never pretended that I would keep in touch with the women I have had a first date with. That would be disingenuous, and exhausting. I've had women burst into tears telling their story on our first date - not ready? LMAO. I've had women start planning our trips, and joint family gatherings on our first date ... not ready? HA!
Truly I think no one is ever ready. If we take the risk and go on a date ... we're at least trying.

[magsteel]

Good video. I don't think "ready for dating" and "ready for love" are the same thing. I'm happy to date, not interested in a LTR. Many of the women I've met are the opposite - don't want to date, very pushy about LTR's.

[andrewblue]

If you are a woman over 50 you should be assertive. Get off your butt and rather than sit staring at your phone or reading a book at some place. Just go talk to him and be nice. This strategy works. If you are nice to a man usually he will be nice to you.

[mariebonillaelzarka]

Excellent segment 👏 ... those of us who want to be married again should watch over and over.