The secrets of midlife love! Singletons over 50 are still a good catch….if they have paid off their mortgage, can cook a Sunday Lunch, and have their own TEETH, survey reveals
- A survey has found over 50s still have a chance at love if they are looking for it
- Most over 50s will be more desirable if they are funny and have their own hair
- Survey from dating service Ourtime found a third want someone in good shape
Single over 50s can still find love but it helps if they have paid off their mortgage, can cook a Sunday lunch, have not married more than twice and have their own teeth, according to a survey.
A list of partner must-haves for over 50s singletons has been revealed in research, with sense of humour topping the list, as a massive six in ten said it was the number one thing they look for in a significant other.
Being well read, not having been married more than twice , having your own hair and being up to speed on current affairs are all factors which make someone over 50 more alluring.
Single over 50s can still find love but it helps if they have paid off their mortgage and can cook a Sunday lunch (File image)
The survey from Ourtime, a dating service dedicated to singles over 50, found a third want a partner who is in good shape, 30 per cent are looking for someone with a lust for life – and 32 per cent ideally want to find someone who has their own teeth.
More than one in ten of those surveyed would only date someone who has paid off their mortgage.
The study found that older singles care about the environment as 21 per cent wouldn’t consider a relationship with someone who doesn’t recycle, 16 per cent are looking for someone who cares passionately about the planet, and one in twenty would only date a vegan or vegetarian.
Overall, three quarters of those polled said that, when it came to dating, they were more discerning than they’ve ever been – with an amazing 86 per cent claiming they’d rather be single than be with someone who wasn’t right.
While 86 per cent said they were now much more confident in themselves than when they were younger, and four out of five said they were less likely to put up with someone who didn’t treat them with the respect they deserved.
More than seven in ten of the demanding daters said it was impossible to love someone when you don’t love yourself.
Said Joanna Pons of Ourtime, which conducted the research of 1,000 Brits over 50, said: ‘It’s great to see that over 50s daters in the UK are discerning when it comes to finding love.
‘They want someone with shared interests and passions, someone who cares about the environment and of course honesty and transparency is hugely important. At Ourtime, we work to help connect over 50s with people that have a shared passion for life through our safe and simple to use platform.’
The study also found that, despite their discernment, a hopeful 59 per cent said they’d never give up on trying to find the right person to spend their life with.
While 69 per cent of those polled said they had had enough of kissing frogs and were now looking for their prince or princess.
An impressive 59 per cent of those polled said they thought many people get more attractive as they get older.
SIGNS YOU’RE STILL A GOOD CATCH IF YOU’RE OVER 50…
1. You have a good sense of humour 60%
2. You pay your way 46%
3. You’re a considerate lover 45%
4. You do your share of the housework 42%
5. You have a good relationship with your children 39%
6. You don’t get too drunk 38%
7. You don’t carry too much emotional baggage 37%
8. You’re not afraid of getting older 35%
9. You’re in good shape physically 33%
10. You have your own teeth 32%
11. You have a lust for life 30%
12. You like to holiday abroad 28%
13. You have good taste in films 24%
14. You’re good at DIY 23%
15. You recycle 21%
16. You’re well-read 21%
17. You like a lie in at the weekend 21%
18. You have your own hair 21%
19. You have an adventurous streak 20%
20. You cook a mean Sunday roast 19%
21. You have a great sense of style 17%
22. You haven’t been married more than twice 16%
23. You care passionately about the planet 16%
24. You’re up to speed on current affairs 16%
25. You’ve paid off your mortgage 11%
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