Reaching 50 or 60 years of age and being alone can be a huge concern, as you start to believe you will not find someone to share the rest of your life with.

This is where online dating comes in for many people, as it has the potential to set individuals up with prospective lovers they would otherwise never have met.

YourTango has published a guide to online dating for men over 50, which contains its top five tips for those in this age range.

It started by urging people not to lie about their age, while choosing good profile pictures – and avoiding self-taken shots – is a must.

The publication went on to advise not using phrases such as, 'My friends made me join this site' and, 'I was married to my soul mate for over 30 years'.

Finally, the piece said it is important to be low maintenance and to open up so that a bond can be formed with someone.ADNFCR-2867-ID-801646547-ADNFCR

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