Fortysomethings and dating

Many fortysomethings will have last dated seriously around twenty years ago. This was a time when Wham were number one and Dynasty and padded shoulders still ruled, and obviously this could leave some people thinking that wearing a day-glo ra-ra skirt and humming ’Wake Me Up Before You Go Go’ are all that you still need to meet a suitable partner. For those who may need to get a little more real, we offer a beginner’s guide to modern dating:

Speed dating: Instead of just one person saying they’re going to the toilet and then exiting without paying for their drinks or saying goodbye, you’ll now have ten, you lucky thing.
Internet dating: At least it means when you actually meet someone, neither of you has any embarrassing things left to say, as they’ve probably been covered in sufficient depth already.
Friends Reunited: If you really think the person in your class you never wanted to see again and who’s been stalking you on-line for the past five years is now the person of your dreams, it’s up to you.
Office romances: Due to the long hours culture, we’re now more likely to have affairs with our colleagues. This isn’t very surprising when the only other people most of us see during our 24/7 week clean our desks or work in late night garages.
Sexual etiquette: It’s now more common to take off your leg warmers.
Same sex: You are now no longer required to wear leather shorts, look like someone out of the Village People and have a big bunch of keys, especially if you’re not currently the office janitor.