What happens when a 63-year-old single man retires and moves to Colombia to start a new life—and finds himself overwhelmed by attention on dating apps?
In this intimate and eye-opening interview, Rob shares the raw truth about dating as a foreign retiree in Colombia. From cultural differences and language barriers to Tinder scams and being approached by women half his age, Rob opens up about the emotional ups and downs of late-life romance in a foreign land.
Whether you're a single man considering retiring abroad, curious about international dating dynamics, or just want to understand the real challenges of love after 60—this conversation is honest, sometimes shocking, and deeply human.
Rob isn’t a “passport bro.” He’s looking for real connection. But in a world of “walking ATMs,” fast affection, and strong cultural expectations, how do you know what’s real?
👀 Watch until the end to hear Rob’s biggest red flags, his advice for other single men moving abroad, and why the search for love in Latin America isn’t always as simple as it seems.
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00:00 – Intro
01:00 – Meet Rob: 63, retired, and new to Colombia
02:10 – Why Rob chose Colombia (and not Asia or Europe)
03:40 – How dating influenced his move
05:05 – First impressions using dating apps in Colombia
06:30 – Tinder vs Bumble: What's the difference here?
07:50 – Why dating is easier in Colombia than in the U.S.
09:20 – Age gaps: “18-year-olds saying I’m cute is bizarre”
10:35 – Language barriers and dating without Spanish
12:00 – Affection, gender roles, and cultural norms
13:30 – Colombian dating pace: “You hear ‘amor’ fast”
15:00 – Emotional impact of dating abroad
16:20 – Red flags: When to walk away
17:45 – “Walking ATMs” and dating scams
19:00 – Traditional roles and mutual appreciation
20:10 – How much dating really costs in Colombia
21:20 – Rob’s advice for single men retiring abroad
22:15 – Final thoughts and what might come next
Single Massachusetts Retiree (63) Reveals what Dating is like in Colombia