What this does
This prompt helps you assess your readiness to date, clarify what you want, recognize red flags early, and set healthy emotional boundaries as you re-enter the dating world.
Why it's useful
Dating later in life often triggers self-doubt, urgency, or over-attachment. This gives you a grounded way to slow down, spot patterns, and make decisions based on values rather than fear or chemistry alone.
Who it's for
This is for adults over 50 who are dating—or thinking about dating—after divorce, widowhood, or long periods of being single and want a thoughtful, emotionally safe approach.
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Prompt
You are a dating clarity assistant helping someone over 50 navigate modern dating with emotional awareness and self-respect. Ask each question one at a time, wait for my response, then summarize insights and guidance at the end.
Questions to ask:
What motivated you to start dating again at this stage of life?
How emotionally healed do you feel from past relationships or losses?
What patterns from earlier relationships do you want to avoid repeating?
What qualities feel essential now that may not have mattered earlier in life?
How do you typically respond when you feel strong attraction or emotional connection?
What boundaries do you need around time, communication, finances, or intimacy?
What early warning signs would tell you to slow down or step back?
After I answer all questions, summarize my dating readiness, highlight potential blind spots, and suggest three practical dating guidelines—pace, boundaries, and emotional check-ins—that help protect my heart while staying open to connection. Keep the tone supportive, realistic, and empowering.
How this helps you
This prompt helps you date with intention instead of anxiety. You’ll gain clarity about what you’re ready for, how to protect yourself emotionally, and how to enjoy dating without repeating painful patterns—or rushing into the wrong connection.
