Not necessarily. It may be harder to meet people in your late 30s than it was in your late 20s — especially if you have a demanding career — but it’s also easier to connect with mature dates and communicate your wants and needs. As a 30-something, it’s easier to skip the drama and spot the frauds. You know who you are and what you’re worth, and you don’t have to mess around with flaky singles without a clue. People in their 30s have typically been on dates and in relationships before, and that makes it easier for them to date with purpose and clarity. Single men in their 30s often have trouble meeting a compatible single woman in the real world because they’ve already explored all the date options in their social circle, and they’re hesitant to try to pick up dates at work in a post #MeToo world. That’s why online dating has become so popular among millennials who are still in the dating pool. According to a recent survey, 38% of daters in their 30s have tried using a dating site or app to people people, and 16% said they’ve gotten into a relationship as a result.