Men's Health
Play the dating game
How men can approach dating again — and why they should.
- Reviewed by Howard E. LeWine, MD, Chief Medical Editor, Harvard Health Publishing; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing
Dating was rarely easy when you were young, and it can be especially difficult as you age. Recent statistics show that 21% of men ages 65 and older are single, but 75% of single older adults of both sexes say they are not looking for a relationship.
"That hesitation may be connected to the anxiety of how to pursue a new relationship, since they probably haven't dated in a long time," says Dr. Sharon Bober, founding director of the Sexual Health Program at Harvard-affiliated Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. "But men should explore dating if they are interested, as there are many new ways for older singles to meet."
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About the Author
Matthew Solan, Executive Editor, Harvard Men's Health Watch
About the Reviewer
Howard E. LeWine, MD, Chief Medical Editor, Harvard Health Publishing; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing
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