Dating when you’re 40 or older can be intimidating — unlike when you’re in your 20s or 30s, you can’t assume everyone your age is single and looking. If you’ve found yourself “on the market” again, it’s important to remember that around half of marriages end in divorce in the UK, so the dating pool isn’t as small as you might think.
Meeting people organically out in public still happens, but sometimes it’s easier and less intimidating to meet people online. It’s a comfort in knowing that the people you find on dating apps are single (hopefully) and looking for a romantic relationship, so at least you’re both on the same page. Read more…
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BEST FOR A SERIOUS RELATIONSHIP
Match
Match’s 25 years in the game means its algorithm is one of the best.
- One month: £29.99
- Three months: £19.99/month
- Six months: £9.99/month
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BEST FOR A LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIP
eharmony
eharmony’s in-depth compatibility quiz will help you find personalised matches who are ready for a committed relationship.
- One month: £44.95
- Six months: £24.95/month
- 12 months: £13.95/month
- 24 months: £11.95/month
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BEST FOR PEOPLE IN THEIR EARLY 40S
Hinge
Designed to be deleted, Hinge uses prompts and personal information to help you find a successful relationship.
- One month: £6.95
- Three months: £4.70/month
- Six months: £3.86/month
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BEST FOR THE OVER 50 CROWD
SilverSingles
With a minimum age requirement of 50, SilverSingles caters to a more mature crowd.
- Three months: £47.45/month
- Six months: £36.81/month
- 12 months: £26.16/month
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BEST FOR CAREER-ORIENTED PEOPLE
EliteSingles
EliteSingles caters to a more mature audience with the majority of users over 30 with some level of higher education.
- Three months: £70.17/month
- Six months: £54.63/month
- 12 months: £39.01/month
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BEST FOR A CASUAL RELATIONSHIP
Tinder
Tinder is the original swiping app, helping you find potential relationships or casual hookups.
- Tinder Plus: £4.99/month
- Tinder Gold: £7.49/month
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BEST FOR OUTGOING WOMEN OR SHY MEN
Bumble
Women have to make the first move on Bumble and only have 24 hours to message a match.
- One month: £20.99
- Three months: £14/month
- Six months: £11.99/month
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BEST FOR PICKY DATERS
Guardian Soulmates
Guardian Soulmates makes it easy to find someone with similar values to you.
- One month: £32
- Three months: £21.33/month
- Six months: £16/month
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