So we all know that dating can be a daunting activity not just for mature aged singles but singles of all ages. However, one thing that is an absolute certainty is that dating after the age of 50 comes with a totally different set of challenges compared to dating when you are younger. If you are a mature aged single it may have even been a few years since you were last on a date. If you had been married then the last thing you would have been thinking about is dating. But now you are single again and you are starting to think about meeting new people and getting back out there. This is all well and good but it’s probably going to seem incredibly daunting given the unique circumstances of many singles at this point in their lives. The problem is, is that you will be feeling that nervous, giddy excitement as if you were a teenager again about to go on a first date but you’re not. In one respect it can be an intoxicating feeling, in another respect it can be something that is quite nerve-racking. It will probably even feel completely alien to you given that it may have been years since you last went on a first date. One of the most important things you need to do is make sure you get out of your head because that is the hardest thing especially if it’s been a very long time since you were on a first date. It will almost seem like the whole experience is brand new again and in some respects it is but if you don’t manage all those internal feelings than they can end up potentially sabotaging your first date. Most important is to stay positive and just relax. Although the feelings will feel strange it's completely normal and by the time you actually meet your date you will be feeling at ease and remember what it was like. Just embrace the feelings that come with it and enjoy getting to know new people, you will then find that handling a first date as a mature aged single as easy as can be.