1. Write down what type of relationship you hope to find 

2. Figure out your deal breakers and only take potential matches off your list of possibilities when they possess deal breaker qualities. Otherwise, give a good guy or gal a chance.

3. Stop making excuses for not dating. Go out there and try it.

4. Realize the limiting beliefs you hold about the opposite sex may be keeping you from finding the great person out there who is waiting for you.

5. Understand there is a difference between what Hollywood teaches you about men and women finding love and reality. Hollywood’s version doesn’t exist!

6. Don’t try to find a perfect person. We all have flaws.

7.  Get out of your comfort zone and date people who are different than your usual type.

8. Be extraordinary! Show your best side in your online dating profiles and when you are on dates.

9. Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right. Henry Ford said this about developing cars. It’s true for every aspect of your life, including dating.

10. Stop thinking there is always someone better out there for you. You could miss out on a great women or man when you do this.

 11. Never be married to an idea of who the person in your life must be.

12. Know the current dating rules that will make you successful at finding love again after 50. Yes, there are rules. 

13.  Accept reality. Some people will like you and some will not. Don't take it personal. Move on to the next date that could be there one. 

14. Every date is a learning experience and a chance to meet someone new and interesting.

15. Be courageous and go after your dating dreams.

16. Talk to family and friends. They may have some valuable opinions.

17. Spend some time daily looking for potential dates, whether online or in the real world. I recommend setting aside at least 15 minutes each day.

18. Find out your own strengths and weaknesses. These could deter you from getting that great catch.

19. Smile and strike up conversations with the opposite sex. This could be the man or woman of your dreams.

20. Most of all, Just be yourself and have fun.