10 Really Surprising Facts About Dating In Your 50s (2 of 6)

You Bring Emotional Stability Younger Dates Rarely Have

Here’s a shocking observation: young people lack emotional maturity, and this spills into their relationships. They get into petty arguments. They toy with each others’ hearts. They get their feelings hurt over perceived slights. By contrast, older people are less inclined to play games, are able to regulate their emotions, and resolve their differences in constructive ways rather than see their relationships descend into chaos.

You’re Less Afraid to Walk Away Early

Many of us can relate to the experience of entering a relationship that we know isn’t going to work out, yet we hesitate to break up because the idea of being single feels even more daunting. Fifty-year-olds recognize that life is too short to worry about such things. This isn’t to suggest that they drop their dates at the drop of a hat. They’re more than willing to work with their partner to solve relationship issues, but they will move on if it becomes necessary.