AARP Dating Review

AARP Dating is the only online dating site for seniors that’s all about going on awesome dates. Connect with Singles with the Official Online Dating Service from AARP.

Costs

• Register for free.

• A 7 day free trial is available.

• Earn points whilst online.

• Upgraded membership:
  • 1 month is $34.99 per month.
  • 3 months is $15.99 per month.
  • 6 months is $9.99 per month.
  • 12 months is $7.99 per month.

• AARP members receive a 50% discount.

• AARP membership is $16 per year.

Features Lists

• Post a date: advertise yourself and your dating idea.
• upload a photo or check out pictures of other members.
• Daily dates: receive recommended dates.
• play simple games to help decide who to contact.
• Chat: talk to other members.
• Messages: send and receive private messages.
• Meet up: arrange to meet other members.
• Invite friends: ask friends to join the site.

AARP Dating Review

This site has plenty of members, although not as many as you’ll find on the big players in online dating. Its profiles are also a bit less developed and you’ll find fewer “dating” features than many sites. All of this is a bit disappointing, but all hope is not lost. The basics are here, and you can contact members easily so long as you’re happy with sending messages or having a quick chat.

Whilst searching is a bit underdeveloped in areas, it’s still useful for most purposes. When we performed searches we found far more members in some areas rather than others, and – unsurprisingly – the vast majority of these members are in America. If you didn’t know this already, the AARP was formerly the American Association of Retired Persons, a non-governmental organisation which was set up to offer support and life opportunities for older people.

So, if you’re in the US and looking for a date, you might stand a decent chance here. Also, they offer a money back guarantee if you fail to find a real life date through their dating services. This brings us to price: AARP’s dating services are surprisingly cheap, particularly in comparison to a number of its peers. Anyone who is already an AARP member gets 50% off when upgrading their dating profile, which is definitely worth considering because you’ll get a bunch of extra benefits on top of your discount.

We liked a couple of little extras that you’ll find around the site, including the ability to post a date idea. If someone likes your idea they can let you know, you can take a look at their profile and get in touch. This is a friendly low-pressure way of meeting members based on more than just looks. You can also explore other people’s dating ideas to see if anything grabs your attention.

Why it’s senior friendly Howaboutwe.com has recently partnered with AARP for a version targeted specifically to the 50-plus population – which is no surprise to us, since we had HowAboutWe pegged as the most senior-friendly online dating method. How About We and its AARP version are built around proposed dates: You can propose a date or scan dates that potential partners have proposed. These range from the generic (coffee somewhere quiet where we can chat) to the specific (a bike ride to the Met to see the Matisse show, or I’ve got Knicks tickets for Friday night. Want to join me?). Either way, it’s simple to “read” someone by the type of activity they want to share and find a good fit that way.

What makes it easy The site has a fun, laid-back feel that’s easy to maneuver. You can post a date for free without the muss and fuss of completing a daunting profile, and if you use the “Play” function while you’re browsing, you have a quick and easy way to sort the ‘This one looks nice’ from the ‘No way in Hellers.’ You’ll get a daily email from site with potential dates based on your preferences (age, political and religious leanings, etc). Social networking connections are also available. If you like the idea of a live meeting without spending hours online, AARP Dating is a great option.

Downside AARP Dating promotes face-to-face meetings, so it’s not a good choice for those who’d rather learn more about the person before going on a date. Price per month for 6 months An affordable $12; AARP members get a 7-day free trial and 50 percent off membership.

AARP-Dating has a lot to offer. We’d recommend registering for free and performing a few searches to get a better sense of how the site works and whether or not you think it’ll help you to find who you’re looking for.