/r/datingoverforty/

r/datingoverforty

195k members
r/datingoverforty is a subreddit with 195k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses dating, struggling, annoying, old, and tired, and they frequently recommend/review dating apps, dating app, and card games.
This is a place to discuss dating and dating relationships over 40 (not marriage or marriage-equivalent relationships); it is not a place to look for dates or mates. We intend to be positive about dating, sex, and relationships over 40, and that includes being positive or at least civil towards all genders and life stages.

Popular Themes in r/datingoverforty

#1
Advice Requests
: "Any and all advice is welcome!"
4 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "So confused and frustrated right now"
1 post

Popular Topics in r/datingoverforty

#1

Dating

19 posts
#2

Struggling

16 posts
#3

Annoying

6 posts
#4

Old

5 posts
#5

Tired

4 posts
#6

Hate

4 posts
#7

Struggles

4 posts
#8

Insecurities

4 posts
#9

Relationships

3 posts
#10

Relationship

3 posts

Products Discussed in r/datingoverforty

Dating Apps

7 reviews
#1
Dating Apps
3.0 from 2 reviews
#2
Hinge
4.0 from 1 review
#3
Tinder
3.0 from 1 review

Dating App

4 reviews
#1
Hinge
4.0 from 1 review
#2
Bumble
4.0 from 1 review
#3
eHarmony
4.0 from 1 review

Card Games

3 reviews
#1
Monopoly
4.0 from 1 review
#2
Egyptian Rat Screw
5.0 from 1 review
#3
Codenames Duet
5.0 from 1 review

Flair Used in r/datingoverforty

#1
Seeking Advice
: "No memory of inviting me"
15 posts
#2
Question
: "Apolitical?"
8 posts
#3
Discussion
: "Why do people create dating profiles before they actually break up at the end of long term relationships?"
7 posts
#4
Casual Conversation
: "After a string of bad dates, I think I'm done app dating"
6 posts

Member Growth in r/datingoverforty

Yearly
+42k members(27.1%)

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Last updated: July 3, 2026