Dating again, with a friend's advice
Coming back to dating in your fifties, sixties or seventies can feel strange. The last time you were single there may have been no websites at all, and now everyone seems to talk about apps, profiles and matches. Perhaps you have been married for thirty years, or you lost a partner and are only now ready to think about company again. Either way, you deserve straightforward answers, not jargon.
These guides are written for exactly that reader. They answer the questions our members ask most, using what we know about the South West: the long drives between towns, the coast paths and market days, and the fact that most of the people you will meet here are of your own generation. Every guide opens with a short answer and then gives the detail for anyone who wants it.
Friendly guides for mature singles
| Guide | What it answers |
|---|---|
| Mature Westcountry Singles reviews | Who runs the site, who the members are, and what we do about scammers, message limits, renewals and distant matches. |
| Best dating sites for over 50s in the UK | A fair look at six options for over-50s and over-60s, and when each one is the better pick. |
| Singles events for over 50s | Speed dating, singles nights, walking groups, dance classes and holidays, with pointers for each part of the region. |
| First date ideas for over 50s | Relaxed, public places to meet, from Plymouth Hoe and Wells to Clifton and Weymouth, plus first-date safety. |
Deciding between dating sites?
If you are trying to choose between us and one of the national names, our dating site comparisons put Mature Westcountry Singles side by side with OurTime, Match, SilverSingles and Facebook Dating. Each one says plainly where the other site is the better choice, so you can pick the one that fits how you want to meet.
Meet singles in your own corner of the West Country
Every county and city we cover has a page of its own, with the towns where our members live, the age mix you can expect and first-date ideas close to home. Start on the locations page and pick your area, from Exeter, Plymouth and Torbay to Truro, Taunton, Bath and Bristol.
Your safety comes first
Whatever guide you read, a few habits never change: keep talking on the site until you have met, meet in a busy public place in daylight, and never send money to anyone you know only online. Our safety page explains the warning signs and the tools that help.
Read the guides, then meet someone lovely
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