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This episode is from the vault and was first released July 09, 2018\n\nLet\u2019s talk about senior dating\u2013how to date and build intimate relationships as we age\nWalker Thornton is 63 years old with a background in Educational Psychology. She has been a writer for years, writing poetry and journaling. Walker started dating post-divorce in her early 50's and started writing about it. She realized there wasn\u2019t a whole lot of information for older women when it came to dating and relationships.\nWalker works with individuals to talk about relationships. She has conversations with men and women to revamp their dating profile. She is sometimes called \u201cThe Sex Whisperer\u201d.\nSenior Dating\u2014As we age this is the first thing you need to do if you are ready to get out there:\nMake sure you are ready and you are not rushing to fill a void. Your desire to go out with someone should be based on mutual interest. Often people rush into the dating world in a despair which can lead to not wise choices. Think about what you are looking for. As we age, are you looking for marriage, a long-term relationship, romance, sex or someone to do things with?\nAre online dating services a positive or negative way to find people especially for senior dating?\nIt can be a great or awful way. It depends upon your goal. Be prepared to put in work and effort to find a good match.\nAdvice for someone getting into the online dating world:\n\n* Be honest about yourself and share your real self.\n* Show accurate photos and information so the other person can get a sense of who you really are.\n* Talk on the phone prior to the first date.\n* Make the first date short, leave yourself an out if it\u2019s not going well.\n\nWalker recommends open communication between sexual partners, especially around comfort levels and using protection. When it comes to flirting, you can simply\xa0make direct eye contact, smile and touch the other person\u2019s hand to show interest. You don\u2019t necessarily\xa0have to twirl your hair or bat your eyes. There are many ways to express a desire or interest subtly.\nWords of wisdom for someone just getting back into dating:\n\n* Make a list of the traits you want your ideal partner to have. What are you looking for?\n* Get a good, recent picture of yourself you feel comfortable in made for your dating profile.\n\nWalker\u2019s Book:\nInviting Desire, A Guide for Women Who Want to Enhance Their Sex Life\nConnect with Walker:\nWebsite: https://www.walkerthornton.com\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wit62/\nFacebook: https://vtfww.facebook.com/WalkerJThornton/\nThis post about retirement and retirement lifestyle first appeared on http://RockYourRetirement.com