As well, you are not as young as you use to be and wonder if anyone out there would even be interested in you.  You know what, there are lots of people out there just like you!

One of the benefits of online dating is that you don't have to put yourself back in the 'scene', so to speak, too quickly. You can take the time to look at profiles, connect with people, even just for friendship in the beginning.

But you do need to take the first step and sign up for an online dating membership.

If you want to start off slow and just look for 'friends' most online dating membership sites offer a 'friends' section.  Even if they online dating membership site you are interested in doesn't show a 'friends' section you can still sign up and take it as slow as you need to.

If you have decided that you just want to have a good time, and you are not ready for a relationship, they are plenty adult oriented online dating sites that you can check out that will give you a connection without having to worry about a commitment (quite yet).

Connecting through online dating really does give you a chance to slowly get to know someone, hey...a lot of someones!  You don't have to talk on the phone, meet in person, until you feel comfortable.