Falling in love after 60 can be powerful, life-changing… and unexpectedly risky.
I learned this firsthand the day a 67-year-old woman sat across from me and said a sentence I still remember:
“Doctor… I think I’m in love, and it feels like my life is slipping out of my hands.”
Romance in later adulthood is nothing like falling in love at 20.
By 60, you already have a full identity, deeply rooted habits, emotional scars, routines, and—most importantly—independence.
So when someone arrives and shakes your world, the emotional shock can feel like an earthquake.
And even though people rarely talk about it, love in this stage of life carries very real dangers to your peace, your autonomy, and even your finances.
Below are the most common risks I see, and how to protect your well-being without giving up the possibility of a genuine, healthy relationship.
