Is it possible to find love after 60? It certainly is, and better than ever.
If you are thinking that you are too old for all that nonsense, then you may be shocked to learn that love can hit you at any age.
You are never too old to feel love and to need companionship.
We've all been in a restaurant or somewhere and seen a couple that looks to be in their 80's, looking like teenagers and sharing food with each other across the table.
You may have seen an older couple, looking after each other, fussing over the others needs and health issues.
We think, wow, they must have been together forever and were probably childhood sweethearts, and all these years later they are still in love.
You might be surprised to learn just how many people find a new love, later in life.
The old-fashioned notion that once a spouse has passed on, the one remaining should stay alone and mourn the spouse for the rest of their life, is just not true.
Just because you've had one deep and meaningful relationship in your life, does not mean that you cannot have another.
You must give yourself permission to love again.
Allow yourself to believe that finding love in another person is not betraying the love you had before.
If you really think about it, your spouse would not want you to be sad and alone.
He or she would want you to continue living and find someone else that makes you happy.
There have been rare occasions where an ailing spouse has actually tried to find a suitable match for their loved one before passing on.
Granted, not many of us have the time or forewarning for such a selfless act, but this is one of the many examples that we can draw from to prove that finding love after 60 is truly possible.
Seniors aren't sitting at home any longer, waiting for the kids or grandkids to call.
Grandma's aren't just knitting and fussing after the house and grandpa's aren't just growing tomatoes and reading the newspaper.
In some ways, it is actually easier to find love after 60.
Many issues are already resolved.
There are no discussions whether one wants children or can have children.
There are no arguments over the kids, if one of you or the both of you already has children.
Everyone's children are long grown up and are out of the house, having families of their own.
All diaper changing, spit-up cleaning and babysitting is optional.
For the first time in your dating life you are free to dedicate most of your time to your relationship.
You have the wonderful luxury of being able to think of yourself and your new love.
You can take those little trips that you've always wanted to take, but never had the time.
Seniors are getting out and having fun.
No more sitting at home alone and letting the world pass you by.
Your friends and family may poke fun at you for dating.
There is nothing silly about dating and finding love after 60.
After all, these are your "golden years" and it is completely up to you to make them golden.