a guide for finding meaningful love and happiness in later life

Dating, Life and Love After Fifty
(or Younger)

a guide for finding meaningful love and happiness in later life

Dating, Life and Love After Fifty
(or Younger)

Dating after fifty comes with unique challenges and opportunities. Retired Judge Alan King offers insights drawn from personal experiences and a career in law to help navigate relationships thoughtfully. Addressing emotional, practical, financial, and legal aspects, this book is a guide for finding meaningful love and happiness in later life (and earlier as well).

  • Addresses the “long game” of relationships rather than fleeting encounters
  • Offers insights drawn from personal experiences and a career in law to help navigate relationships thoughtfully

“Life is a chess game. It’s up to us to make carefully thought out decisions, several moves ahead.”

Dating after fifty comes with unique challenges and opportunities. Retired Judge Alan King offers insights drawn from personal experiences and a career in law to help navigate relationships thoughtfully. Addressing emotional, practical, financial, and legal aspects, this book is a guide for finding meaningful love and happiness in later life (and earlier as well).

  • Addresses the “long game” of relationships rather than fleeting encounters
  • Offers insights drawn from personal experiences and a career in law to help navigate relationships thoughtfully

“Life is a chess game. It’s up to us to make carefully thought out decisions, several moves ahead.”

A Few Chapters of Interest

What is Love?

For the purpose of this book, I am referring to romantic love and not to "love" as an everyday expression...

Listening

We are all important as people. I believe that we all deserve to be listened to...
There are likely plenty of exceptions, but are you willing to relocate for someone? or expect them to?

Reviews By Readers

“Enjoyed the book. I will recommend it to some of my divorce clients looking to find someone, not necessarily to marry, but for companionship and relationship. Well done.”

David Garfinkel, divorce attorney

Birmingham, AL

"I enjoyed your book. The information that you shared was very practical and relevant for people of all ages who are interested in moving forward with romantic relationships.”

Lisa

Birmingham, AL

“It is eye-opening and helpful as a young person to see what things become important in the dating world farther down the road. In addition, I appreciate that you don’t take a strong stance on any of the issues but rather give the readers something to think about.”

Piper, college student

Reno, NV

“Thankfully, I’m not dating, but I read it anyway. It’s good and an easy read. Alan raises a lot of important questions to think about before taking the plunge. I recommend it.”

David, attorney (retired)

New Orleans, LA

“Love your book! Your wisdom will help many others!”

Kathy

Houston, TX

“I love your book! It will help many people!”

Susan

Birmingham, AL

Reviews By Readers

“Enjoyed the book. I will recommend it to some of my divorce clients looking to find someone, not necessarily to marry, but for companionship and relationship. Well done.” – Divorce Attorney (ATL, GA)

David Garfinkel

"I enjoyed your book. The information that you shared was very practical and relevant for people of all ages who are interested in moving forward with romantic relationships.” — Birmingham, AL

Lisa

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Alan King

Alan wrote this book to hopefully assist others in the dating and relationship process with issues to consider as we search for love and happiness.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Alan King

Alan wrote this book to hopefully assist others in the dating and relationship process with some issues to consider as we search for love and happiness.