(Online Dating Industry Journal) In a recent article by the Associated Press, Kristen Wyatt discusses the growing trend of older adults looking for a relationship or date through more modern methods - speed dating and online dating. The article states:
"Forget boring dinner parties. Older Americans looking for love have taken a cue from young urban singles and are flocking to speed-dating events and online personals sites. Match.com, a popular dating Web site, says registrations among people over 50 have soared 340 percent since 2000. The American Association of Retired Persons now has a dating advice column in its member magazine."
This trend has been growing for quite some time as older adults and senior citizens realize that the Internet and dating events can open up a world of new date opportunties. For the full article, click here.
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