Why Baby Boomers are turning to retro directories like AdultFriendFinder to skip the swiping games
Home > Life > Sex, Dating & Relationships Why Baby Boomers are turning to retro directories like AdultFriendFinder to skip the swiping games The over-60 crowd is equally sick of the swipe and older, established dating sites are benefitting. In fact, many of them are keeping things fresh by rekindling their romantic flames. According to Pew research, a massive 20 percent of Boomers have tried dating apps, and they spend just under 40 minutes a day trying their luck at the dating game.Don't expect to find the Baby Boomers on Tinder, though.
- ▪Home > Life > Sex, Dating & Relationships Why Baby Boomers are turning to retro directories like AdultFriendFinder to skip the swiping games The over-60 crowd is equally sick of the swipe and older, established dating sites are benefitting.
- ▪In fact, many of them are keeping things fresh by rekindling their romantic flames.
- ▪According to Pew research, a massive 20 percent of Boomers have tried dating apps, and they spend just under 40 minutes a day trying their luck at the dating game.Don't expect to find the Baby Boomers on Tinder, though.
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Home > Life > Sex, Dating & Relationships Why Baby Boomers are turning to retro directories like AdultFriendFinder to skip the swiping games The over-60 crowd is equally sick of the swipe and older, established dating sites are benefitting. By Jack Dawes on September 26, 2026 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Flipboard Credit: Peathegee Inc / Getty Images As the divide between older and younger generations continues to dictate everything from politics to entertainment to social media, one thing should be obvious: Baby Boomers, those born between 1948 and 1964, aren't ready to go quietly into retirement or hand the reins to today's youth. In fact, many of them are keeping things fresh by rekindling their romantic flames.
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