Dating & Single at 50 WTF?!
Who says being single at 50 is a tragedy? Not us. In fact, it’s one of the most empowering chapters of our lives — and that’s exactly what we dished about on our latest episode of the No Expiration Date Podcast.
If you’re newly single, forever single, or somewhere in between, dating after 50 comes with surprises, challenges, and a whole lot of self-discovery. Spoiler alert: the dating pool may be smaller, but the freedom? It’s infinite.
What We Talked About
✅ The surprising (and not-so-surprising) things about dating after 50 — like how some men haven’t changed since they were 20 😅
✅ Red flags, deal breakers, and why political views, bad hygiene, and poor self-care are an instant nope
✅ Swiping on dating apps vs. hoping for an organic meet-cute (harder than it looks!)
✅ The perks of solo travel, solo dates, and why we’re obsessed with sleeping in the middle of the bed
✅ Whether or not there’s still a stigma to being single at midlife — our take might surprise you
We even asked ourselves: Would we ever date women? The verdict — no, but we had a few laughs about it!
Some Eye-Opening Stats
📊 1 in 3 women aged 45-65 in the US is single — divorced, widowed, or never married (Pew Research)
📊 53% of women 50+ are open to dating but not marriage (AARP)
📊 70% of women over 50 feel more confident now than in their 30s (AARP)
What We’ve Learned About Being Single in Midlife
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Being single isn’t a deficiency — it’s a power move
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Everything in life is figureoutable (thanks, Marie Forleo)
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The freedom to do what you want, when you want, is unmatched
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A supportive circle of friends makes the single life richer
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You don’t need a plus one to live a full life
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re dating, happily single, or just figuring it all out — this season of life is about YOU. Redefine what love, companionship, and happiness mean on your own terms.
Catch the full episode of Dating & Single at 50: WTF?! on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.
👉 Have thoughts on dating at 50? Share them with us on Instagram @NoExpirationDatePodcast or drop us a comment below!
Ann-Marie Simpson
Co-Host
Here’s a little bit about me! I’m originally from Covina, California — a proud mom, Air Force Veteran, serial entrepreneur, fitness lover, outdoor enthusiast, and solo travel junkie who’s always up for the next adventure!
I joined the Air Force in 1993, thinking it would be a short chapter… but almost 24 years later, I retired in 2015 with a career full of unexpected twists, lessons, and growth. Life had a different plan — and I followed it with purpose.
Cindy and I were active duty together on Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio then we both went into the Air National Guard. We have been friends over 20 years. We met while working together as Instructors in the Air Force and have been friends ever since.
I have one daughter who is also in the Air National Guard and lives in Dallas, Texas.
No pets at the moment, but coming soon!
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