Stages Of A Dating Relationship For Seniors

  

The stages of relationships when doing it God’s way has many different components, but based off how God led me when pursuing my wife is how I will set out each stage. Here is a quick guide into the 5 stages of a relationship when God is in the center of it.

1. Friendship Stage

Stages Of A Dating Relationship For Seniors 2019

The friendship stage can vary across the boards due to its different contexts. For example, with Natasha and I, we were friends on Facebook for years but didn’t even know it. I know many stories of people who meet at the church they’ve been attending together for years, but had never seen one another in person. The friendship stage is crucial because you honestly shouldn’t be married if you aren’t able to be friends. The best marriages are the ones with the best friendship. The friendship stage shouldn’t include anything but that. Our generation has really begun to play around with the world’s mentality of friend’s with benefits.

2. Interest Stage

The interest stage is where you accept you are interested in someone, but now need to find a way to see if they are interested in you. This is the stage most get STUCK in. You see a young lady who is very attractive to you, loves Jesus, and is single. Boom…you are interested. You’re friends with a good looking guy, who is committed to Christ, and he has a job! Boom…you’re interested.

Neuroscientists and “experts in love' have outlined four stages of a relationship. 1  These stage go from falling in love to living happily ever after (or, at least, for a while). Here are ways to successfully navigate these stages. The Euphoric Stage. In fact, most relationships go through a series stages of dating beforehand. From the initial attraction to long-term commitment, each stage is an important step along the dating timeline until you’re in a relationship. There’s no set time limit or duration for these stages as each couple is different.

The interest stage is very difficult because, it is here that some guys don’t communicate to the girl that they are interested right away, and then some do. I know with Natasha, I was interested in her for a few months before I messaged her for the first time. My first message was not, “Hey I’m interested in you”, but more, “Hey, do we know each other?” Lol. Yes, I was very nervous at first. It took months before I got the courage to ask her if we could get to know one another better. In the interest stage, you have to trust God for the guy to take the next step to communicate he is interested. Guys don’t wait for a girl to tell you she is interested. You do it!

People today are discovering dating is enjoyable well into the golden years. While they look forward to enjoying a second chance at finding love, seniors often find that dating is a little different from when they were younger. Fortunately, seniors benefit from being in a new stage of life where relationships can take center stage.

Looks Matter Less

In high school and college, people tend to look at a potential partner’s physical characteristics. In older adulthood, looks matter less since most people have experienced changes such as going gray or gaining a couple of extra pounds. While seniors still search for an attractive partner, they are more willing to accept minor imperfections when others charm them with their personality.

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Age Ranges Open Up

Stages Of A Dating Relationship For Seniors

In young adulthood, a five-year age gap can seem like a big deal since it could mean one person is still in college while the other is ready to start a family. However, after the age of 55, most people have already been through similar life stages and are capable of dating someone who is much older or younger. Having a wider age range naturally opens up the number of people a senior is willing to date.

Health Becomes a Factor

Although looks might not matter as much anymore, a senior’s health can play a big role in the options for dating. For instance, a person may look for a partner who can enjoy going for a walk or who likes eating healthy meals. This makes it increasingly important for seniors to take care of their health and search for partners who also like living a healthy lifestyle.

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Companionship Takes Priority

Most younger adults use dating as a way to find a partner for marriage and raising children. However, older adults are free to look for partners based on whether or not they make interesting companions. In fact, many seniors forgo looking for a marriage partner when having someone special to eat a meal with or go to a movie with satisfies their need for a relationship. The honesty that comes during the golden years also makes it easier for seniors to communicate with their potential partners about what they hope to achieve from a relationship.

Actual Dates Take Some Planning

Stages Of A Dating Relationship

Seniors sometimes run into a few challenges when dating. For instance, a senior who has stopped driving may need to arrange for transportation services to and from a date. Alternatively, a senior living on a fixed income may need to find budget-friendly dates such as enjoying a picnic in the park. Fortunately, seniors can still manage to enjoy social lives by simply planning around potential challenges.

First Stages Of Dating

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