Success at online dating

In some respects, Schwartz says, it’s like planning your next career move.

“You can’t say, ‘I would like a job,’ and wait for someone to knock on your door and offer you one,” she notes.

Successful online dating, similarly, requires you put in the effort for the hunt.

One thing’s for sure: More and more older people are searching for love online these days.

And the number of dating sites specifically catering to singles 50 and over have proliferated as well.

They are everywhere.”With more online dating options than ever, including ones specifically designed for older singles, choosing the best service for your needs can be confusing.

Make sure you honestly establish what you’re looking for in your profile and in answering the essay options or quizzes.

The League, an app that launched in 2015, promises vetting of members and has annual membership dues in pricing tiers from guest to member to owner, varying in the number of profiles delivered daily.

Zoosk has free sign-up and search, while OK Cupid promises “meaningful connections” through algorithms.

Among those targeting older people, for example, Lumen is a new app for those 50-plus, professing “verified photos” and “quality conversations” and is free on Android and IOS.