10. You have fewer single friends
When we get older, we tend to have fewer friends. And that’s because we finally understand the saying “quality over quantity”! However, having fewer single friends reduces your exposure to the dating scene.
“Much of the fun that came with being single when you were younger was due in large part to having lots of single friends to hang out with. However, when you’re in your 50s, the vast majority of your friends are likely married or in serious relationships,” says dating expert and writer Kevin Darné.
“A lot of people are not all that comfortable going out to places alone, and their number of outings is based on the availability of their friends.”
