As our generation gets a bit older, a surprising number of us are getting back into the senior dating game. In fact, according to the latest data, more women over 55 are single than ever before, whether that’s because of widowhood, divorce, or just never having married someone in the first place.

So, if you’re a senior and single, why not put on your dancing shoes and go on a date? We have to admit that dating after 55 is different than it was in our younger years. But this doesn’t mean it can’t be fun.

It’s true that, at this age, it’s more difficult to find someone. As part of this singleton scene, more women over 55 are willing to meet men in their age group. However, most of them end up asking themselves, “Where are all the older single men?”

It’s a daunting fact of life that men’s lives are shorter than women’s, and therefore, many countries have much more women than men above the age of 60. Therefore, if you’re a senior woman, your chances of finding a partner in your age group tend to be lower.

And there’s also the emotional factor. Many women have been disappointed or hurt by their previous partners and are a bit disheartened to actively participate in the dating world.

Regardless of your gender, you really shouldn’t give up after just a few dates. Just relax, meet new people, and enjoy the process. Senior dating should be fun, not stressful.

Now, since this article is meant to help women in their senior years find someone, here’s a question we’ll try to answer: What do older men really want in terms of dating? Well, here’s some good advice on what you, as a woman, can do to catch an old man’s attention.