Every Hearts Again guide belongs to a topic, so you can find everything on the subject that matters to you in one place. Each topic starts with a main guide, followed by more detailed guides on specific questions.
Dating apps & sites
Which dating services suit people over 50, what they cost, and whether they’re worth paying for.
3 guidesStarting again
Practical guidance for dating again after 50, whether you’ve been married for decades or single for years.
11 guidesDating after divorce
When and how to start dating during or after a separation or divorce, and what to expect.
6 guidesDating after bereavement
Grief, guilt, readiness and finding companionship again after losing a partner, at your own pace.
11 guidesMessaging & getting to a first date
How long to message, why matches go quiet, and when to move from the app to meeting.
5 guidesFirst & second dates
What to talk about, who pays, how to follow up and why second dates sometimes don’t happen.
9 guidesGhosting, rejection & burnout
Why people disappear, how to handle rejection, and when to take a break from dating apps.
6 guidesDating profiles
How to write a profile and choose photos that attract the right people after 50, with examples.
7 guidesSafety & scams
How to spot romance scams, protect your privacy, meet safely and get help if something goes wrong.
10 guidesMeeting people offline
Clubs, activities, events and other ways to meet single people over 50 without an app.
2 guidesRelationships after 50
Exclusivity, milestones, commitment, living apart together and whether to remarry.
7 guidesMoney & property
Sharing costs, homes, pensions and inheritance in second relationships, with UK rules explained.
4 guidesChildren & family
Introducing a new partner to children and adult children, and bringing families together.
5 guidesAge gaps & life stage
Age gaps, dating younger partners, and relationships between people at different stages of life.
4 guidesLong-distance dating
How to make a relationship work when you live apart, and how far is too far.
1 guideIndependence & lifestyle
Keeping your own life, home and routines while building a committed relationship.
3 guidesSex & intimacy
Intimacy, boundaries and sexual health with a new partner after 50, discussed sensibly and without embarrassment.
3 guidesHealth & accessibility
Dating with hearing loss, limited mobility, health conditions or disabilities, and dating in later life.
4 guidesNot sure where to start? Try our complete guide to dating after 50, or answer seven quick questions in the Dating App Matcher.