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Love After 60: 7 Honest Truths From People Who Have Been There

31 July 2023 · 7 min read
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What does a 60-year-old man want in a relationship?

Despite the old and dated belief that older men are attracted to younger women, the truth is that most 60-year-olds would prefer having a relationship with someone closer to their age. That’s mainly because most aging men want someone with similar interests and humor.

Also, men in their 60s are pretty sure they know what they want. They have a rich love and life experience that has enriched their expertise and made them much wiser and more thoughtful. A 60-year-old would definitely look for your friendship, companionship, and attention.

Also, most 60-year-old men would look for someone who shares the same values and interests. They want to discuss their life philosophy with someone who understands, makes decisions together, and does all the things they both enjoy. For instance, a 60-year-old man who is passionate about outdoor hiking will look for someone with similar interests.

What percentage of 60-year-olds are single?

According to the United States Census Bureau’s data, it seems that more people are staying alone as they age. In fact, 45% of Americans who are currently in their 50s and 60s are single nowadays, compared to only 28% in 1960.

The increased number of single people who are 50 years of age and older is mainly caused by a serious decline in marriage among working adults and a rising rate of divorce among Baby Boomers. Moreover, most people over 60 have lost their spouses, and they are still grieving.

As the Pew Research Center showed, four in ten adults aged 25 and 54 were neither married nor living with someone in 2019. Besides, their research proved that men are more likely to remain single compared to women.

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