This article's purpose is not to provide answers to the problem of dating in your thirties, only to state the difficulties that arise that people past the age of thirty come up against.

Past the age of thirty you generally have your life goals pretty well assessed and a secure job. So the dating game can be a little different compared to when you were younger when burning the wick at both ends every weekend was possible.

Cautious behaviour can creep in when trying to date in your thirties. Time is getting on and you don't want to waste another ten years on another failed relationship. You would think that dating as you get older would get easier because you are more stable and self aware. But on the contrary it actually gets increasingly frustrating . Talking to many people that have had the same experiences I come to the conclusion that dating in your thirties does pose its own problems even though you may be better off financially and mentally.

Biologically and Socially you are not really in your prime years for the dating scene with which is more geared towards the younger generation. However there are bars and websites that are geared directly towards your needs. This is great because it puts all the people in the same situation together saving you time and money.

The negative tone to this article should by no means be a deterrent to get out there and find your lover. I have met many thirty and forty year olds saying that the dating scene is alive and well for anyone over thirty. Your only as old as you feel and should not let your age deter you from great dating experiences. Just remember that there are difficulties associated with this age group that have put some people off dating as they grow older.