How to find the love of your life after 60: ‘Ask a friend to write your dating profile’

In the era of apps, putting yourself out there is daunting – but it could also lead to something fabulous. Experts offer 15 simple, effective tips for getting started

Dating in later life can be daunting, but it’s also full of positives and potential excitement. “We are usually better positioned when we’re older to have a clearer idea of where we are in life, what it is we would ideally like and what we’ve got to give as well,” says Jo Hemmings, a psychologist and relationship coach. You may have more free time, perhaps more money; you’re not constrained by pressure to start a family. Whether you are looking for abundant casual sex, or marriage number whatever, here experts offer advice on getting back out there.