Whether you’re divorced, you're widowed, or you just haven’t found your person yet, it’s more difficult to find someone you want to build a life with for several reasons.įor one, “it's very challenging to meet a romantic partner in person-the opportunities to do so are often more limited” than they are for younger groups, says Jess Carbino, PhD, a dating and relationship sociologist who has worked with Tinder and Bumble. It’s no secret that online dating when you’re over 40 years old can be harder than it is for those in their twenties or thirties.