{"id":6003,"date":"2014-09-17T10:25:17","date_gmt":"2014-09-17T17:25:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/about.zoosk.com\/en\/?p=6003"},"modified":"2021-06-01T00:22:43","modified_gmt":"2021-06-01T07:22:43","slug":"dating-in-your-40s-is-better-than-ever-heres-why","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoosk.com\/date-mix\/dating-advice\/dating-in-your-30s\/dating-in-your-40s-is-better-than-ever-heres-why\/","title":{"rendered":"What Changes When You Start Dating in Your 40s"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We can all agree that dating can be daunting, but dating in your 40s\u2014without the drama and insecurity of your 20s and 30s\u2013can be a great time to meet the perfect person. By 40, you\u2019re well aware of who you are and what you value. You\u2019ve also had your fair share of relationships, both good and bad, that have taught you what you need most from a partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re back on the dating scene after several years or you\u2019ve been dating nonstop, it\u2019s easy to convince yourself that all the \u2018good ones\u2019 are taken, but this couldn\u2019t be further from the truth. In fact, more than half of the adult population in the U.S. is single. So, even though a love connection seems unlikely, there\u2019s never been a better time to date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re still not convinced, just remember that dating in your 40s does have its perks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Your prospects are more mature<\/strong>. Unlike their younger counterparts, older men are more aware of what\u2019s important in a relationship and what it takes to make it work. By 40, most men have been married or part of a long-term relationship. Although it\u2019s easy to focus on the baggage, you might be pleasantly surprised when that \u201cbaggage\u201d produces a partner who knows better than to forget an anniversary or throw your expensive bras in the dryer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Want more? Check out the complete article on <a href=\"http:\/\/queenlatifah.com\/lifestyle\/relationships\/zoosk-joan-actually-5-reasons-dating-in-40s\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Queen Latifah Show Website<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Think you&#8217;re past your dating prime? 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