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Many people today find the thought of dating all too daunting. It’s often hard to get back into meeting new potential partners if you’ve just come out of a long-term marriage or are in the more mature age bracket.

But don't worry, we've got some top tips to ease you back into the dating game.

• Don't play the waiting game

Don't put off opportunities to meet people with excuses like wanting to lose weight first or waiting to feel �ready�. Why put off 'til tomorrow what you can do today?
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• Be prepared to change

If you�re fearful of the dating scene, it�s time to confront this fear and discover what�s holding you back. Maybe your confidence was knocked in your last relationship? If so, it�s time to give yourself a confidence booster. Treat yourself to that new top or those sexy shoes. Even something as small as a change of posture will do wonders.

• Stay committed to change

Don�t expect instant success after you have implemented change. But stick with it with determination and you�ll begin your journey towards happiness.

• Forget Perfectionism

Stop holding yourself back from dating by setting yourself impossible goals to achieve beforehand. Just get out there and learn to love yourself. Similarly, don�t have unrealistic expectations of your dates.

• Onwards and Upwards

Allow yourself to move forwards. Replace negative thoughts about yourself with positive ones. Negative thinking feeds your fear of moving on.

For more tips about successful dating, check out ‘Successful Dating, 7 Steps to Finding Love’, the new book by Cherry Claus.