How older singles can find love again: speed dating, apps, and an open mind will help
For many mature Hongkongers it’s not easy to start a new relationship. The secret is to first step out to meet people. Dating experts offer some advice on how to embrace the possibilities
It’s never too late to find love, and getting older doesn’t mean it’s all over for a relationship.
Get out there, meet people and take some chances being single.
“Society has changed and there are lots of people who get divorced later in life and begin second relationships,” says Jacqueline Chia, co-founder of Mozaic HK Ltd, a dating agency. “There is a relatively large group of singles in the 40-plus age group who would like to start new relationships, and mature dating is only natural.”
Older potential partners are mostly intelligent, interesting and well-groomed, according to Chia. “People maintain their health and appearances better nowadays and live longer. It is the last chapter of their life and they want to have a companion or lover at this stage too,” she says.
For those reluctant to venture out alone to meet new people, a speed-dating session could be rewarding. You don’t have to take it too seriously, just use it as an opportunity to hone your social and interactive skills. You can have a casual flirt or test-run a few chat-up lines before you advance to a more serious stage.
“Speed dating offers an easy, friendly, fun and relaxed way to meet singles,” says Carol DeCandido, Mozaic’s managing partner. “We offer this to the over-40 demographic. We felt there was a void in the dating market in Hong Kong for mature singles, and that gave us the idea to offer events for them.”