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How Much Do You Know About Dating After 50?

Find out why a thriving love life is good for your health

Michelle R. Davis

AARP

En español

Published February 04, 2021

8 Questions

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How Much Do You Know About Dating After 50?

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  "question" : "What percentage of couples met their significant other online?",
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    "answer" : "10 percent",
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  }, {
    "answer" : "40 percent",
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  }, {
    "answer" : "65 percent",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "85 percent",
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  "explanation" : "This is according to a Stanford University study done before the pandemic. Experts believe the number is now higher.",
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  "question" : "Which one is not a popular online dating app?",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "Bumble",
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  }, {
    "answer" : "SilverSingles",
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  }, {
    "answer" : "Zoosk",
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  }, {
    "answer" : "Coffee Meets Bagel",
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  }, {
    "answer" : "Dating While Gray",
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  "explanation" : "This is not an app but a podcast for older adults who are dating.",
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  "question" : "How many adults between the ages of 50 and 80 say they lack regular companionship?",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "1 in 3",
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  }, {
    "answer" : "1 in 5",
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  }, {
    "answer" : "1 in 7",
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  }, {
    "answer" : "1 in 10",
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  "explanation" : "This is according to an AARP–University of Michigan survey that is part of the National Poll on Healthy Aging.",
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  "question" : "What type of pictures are most successful at attracting interest in an online dating profile?",
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    "answer" : "Selfies",
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  }, {
    "answer" : "Photos with pets",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  }, {
    "answer" : "Pictures of yourself when you were younger",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Pictures of beautiful landscapes",
    "correctAnswer" : false
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  "explanation" : "Dating experts say photos with pets attract the most attention. Selfies and old photos are generally a no-no.",
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  "question" : "Loneliness can cause increased risk of which health problems?",
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    "answer" : "Heart attack",
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  }, {
    "answer" : "Dementia",
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  }, {
    "answer" : "Stroke",
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  }, {
    "answer" : "Inflammation",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "All of the above",
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  "explanation" : "Loneliness has been shown to have a negative impact on health.",
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  "question" : "What are some ways to avoid coronavirus transmission during sex?",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "Wear a mask",
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  }, {
    "answer" : "Practice good hygiene by washing up before and after sex",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Limit sexual partners to those in your own household",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Refrain from kissing",
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  }, {
    "answer" : "Abstain",
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  }, {
    "answer" : "All of the above",
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  "explanation" : "While the coronavirus has been detected in semen, medical experts say it is not sexually transmitted. Instead, close physical contact, kissing and heavy breathing are more likely to spread the virus.",
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  "question" : "What proportion of adults say they feel socially isolated during the pandemic?",
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    "answer" : "One-quarter",
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  }, {
    "answer" : "Two-thirds",
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    "answer" : "One-third",
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  }, {
    "answer" : "Three-quarters",
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  "explanation" : "A report from the AARP Foundation and the United Health Foundation found social distancing measures were increasing feelings of isolation and loneliness.",
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  "question" : "Which is a good tip for writing an online dating profile?",
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    "answer" : "Proofread to make sure there are no grammatical or spelling errors",
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  }, {
    "answer" : "Write your profile when you feel happy",
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  }, {
    "answer" : "Keep it short",
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    "answer" : "Show a sense of humor",
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    "answer" : "All of the above",
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  "explanation" : "Dating experts say your online dating profile should be upbeat, reflect your personality and interests and highlight your sense of humor.",
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Michelle Davis covers home, family and auto stories and is a features editor for AARP. Previously, she was the senior writer and social media strategist for EdWeek Market Brief and a senior correspondent at Education Week.

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