It's not uncommon for people to still be dating (or to be dating again) in their 40's. But that doesn't mean that it's easy. If you're in that age bracket and you're trying to do some dating, you know that there are particular challenges that you face. Challenges that you might face as a 40-something dater include:

• Balancing a relationship with your career (and perhaps your family).

• Not wanting to settle; you already like your life and only want to add to it!

• Feeling like your emotions are silly, like you should be grown up and past the giddiness of dating now.

• Difficulty finding someone you're interested in dating.

• Emotional baggage - yours and that of the people you're dating. After all, you've had a few more years than the twenty-somethings to accumulate it.

These and other challenges that face daters in their forties don't need to put a damper on the fun that comes with dating. But you might find that getting over them is done best through making friends with others who are in the same situation. One such place to make those friends is the 40's Singleness Online Support Group. This group has forum discussions, polls and even a funnies section to help you see the humor in your dating life.