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Introduction 1Part I: Getting Started with Dating After 50 7Chapter 1: Jumping (Back) into the Dating Pool 9Chapter 2: Determining Whether You're Ready for aRelationship 23Chapter 3: Figuring Out Who You're Looking For 35Chapter 4: Bringing Your Best Self to the Dating World 51Part II: Where and How to Go Looking for Love 67Chapter 5: Putting Yourself Out There 69Chapter 6: The Online Dating Scene: Choosing, Learning, Winning85Chapter 7: Mastering the First Date 113Chapter 8: Staying Safe While Playing the Field 129Chapter 9: Keeping Things Fresh and New: Dating Ideas 141Part III: Taking Things to the Next Level 153Chapter 10: Making Introductions to Loved Ones 155Chapter 11: Let's Talk about Sex 169Chapter 12: Sex Together: Potential Issues of Middle Age andBeyond 181Chapter 13: Considering Money Matters 203Part IV: Addressing Special Situations 217Chapter 14: Dealing with Medical Needs 219Chapter 15: Staying Connected with Your Friends While Dating231Chapter 16: Unique Considerations for Gays and Lesbians 245Part V: The Part of Tens 259Chapter 17: Ten Common Dating Challenges to Overcome 261Chapter 18: Ten Signs of a Solid and Worthy Relationship 269Chapter 19: Ten Over-the-Top Dates Designed to Impress 277Index 283