Independent · UK · For your 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond

Dating again? Start with advice you can trust.

Honest comparisons of UK dating sites, real prices, and practical guidance for starting again after divorce, bereavement or a long relationship.

Find the right dating app New to dating again? Start here
  • No paid rankings
  • Prices checked and dated
  • Real UK dating panel

Where are you right now?

Everyone’s starting point is different

Choose the one that sounds most like you. We’ll take you to the guidance that fits.

I’ve recently separated or divorcedWhere to begin, what’s changed, and how to know you’re ready.Start here I’ve lost my partnerGentle guidance on grief, guilt and finding companionship again, at your pace.Start here It’s been decades since I datedApps, messaging and first dates explained, without the jargon.Start here I don’t know which app to chooseHonest comparisons of UK dating services, including what they really cost.Start here I’m worried about scamsThe warning signs of romance fraud, and exactly what to do if something feels wrong.Start here I’ve met someone – what next?Moving in, remarrying, or living apart together: the choices second time around.Start here

How we review dating services

Like a consumer champion, not a sales page

Most “best dating site” lists are written to earn commission. We built Hearts Again the other way round.

Read our full methodology
  1. 01

    We sign up like you would

    We create accounts, complete the questionnaires and use the free and paid features.

  2. 02

    We read the small print

    Real UK prices, auto-renewal and cancellation terms, checked and dated.

  3. 03

    Our panel reports back

    Real people aged 45 to 70 tell us what actually happened, good and bad.

  4. 04

    We rank by fit, not fees

    The right service depends on your circumstances. Commission never decides.

Staying safe

Romance scammers target people who are dating again

They’re patient, convincing and often very kind – until money comes up. Knowing the pattern is the best protection.

Read the scam guide
  • They want to move to WhatsApp quicklyLeaving the app removes its safety checks.
  • They always avoid a video callExcuses about cameras are a classic warning sign.
  • A sudden emergency needs moneyMedical bills, customs fees, a stuck payment.
  • Their story doesn’t quite add upOverseas jobs, military postings, oil rigs.

Help shape Hearts Again

Join our UK dating panel

Are you aged roughly 45 to 70 and dating, or recently dated? Share your experiences, answer short surveys and help others avoid the mistakes. Names can be changed for privacy.

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