dating app burnout

Do You Have Dating App Burnout? Tips for Meeting People Offline

It seems like everywhere I look these days, articles are popping up about dating app burnout. Articles like this and this and this are explaining how dating app burnout is a real thing. As a dating coach, I wanted to show you what you can do about it. Welcome to my guide of the 7 best ways … Read more

Love Over 50: Love Never Felt So Good

I wrote this article when I was turning 50. I remember so clearly that despite the anxiety and fear of being in my 50s, getting old, etc., there was something really positive happening to me. I had been dating my now spouse for about 6 months and realized that love over 50 was amazing!  My … Read more

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21 Dating Tips I wish I could Have Shared With My 21 year-old Self

When I was 21, I had my whole life ahead of me. I felt unafraid of almost anything. Physically, I felt wonderful. I was free-spirited and happy most of the time. All that said, at 21, I was so naive, I made so many mistakes, and I didn’t have wisdom, self-confidence and common sense when … Read more

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The Bumble Date that Lasted 6 Minutes

Mark Kulczak is a 50 something Denver-based single guy, who says online dating at his age isn’t a cake walk. He said he has too many dating stories to count–some heartwarming, some funny, some frustrating, some disappointing, and one Bumble date that he said was so awful, it lasted for 6 minutes. I talked with … Read more

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Marital Issues Can Arise When Mom Brings Home More Bacon Than Dad

Being married isn’t easy. That’s probably why you’re reading this article! I get it. I can say firsthand, as someone whose marriage could not survive our marital issues, that being married is really hard, and that there are issues in every marriage. Even those with a solid marriage have marital issues. And, every couple’s issues … Read more

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7 Men To Avoid When Dating Post-Divorce

Picture this scenario: You’re feeling great now that the divorce is behind you. The kids are doing better, you’re feeling more financially confident, the devastation of your split is becoming a distant memory, and—surprisingly, dating post-divorce isn’t as bad as you imagined. You finally meet a guy you like. Then the shoe drops. You realize … Read more

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How To Attract A Man Over 50: Be Yourself and Embrace Your Age

How to attract a man over 50: embrace your age, no matter what that age is. Let me explain. I’m not sure why, but so many women I know who are dating after 50 assume that men our age–men over 50, only date younger women. While I do think there are some men in their … Read more

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Kissing After Divorce: Can You Handle It?

Kissing after divorce can feel terrifying. The first kiss I ever had when I was newly separated was memorable. I was literally shaking because I could not believe I was about to kiss another man who wasn’t my husband. I still remember vividly how conflicted I felt. On one hand, I was ecstatic. I felt … Read more

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7 Things You Can Say Instead of Saying I Love You

Saying I love you is wonderful, and it’s something everyone loves and appreciates hearing. But I think saying “I love you” is a bit overused these days, and saying it too much can diminish its power. It might not be as meaningful when said so often. People sometimes say I love you as a substitute … Read more

benefits of honesty

16 Lies People Tell and the Benefits of Honesty In A Relationship

There are many things that need to happen to make a relationship healthy and happy. Among these things is honesty from both partners. The benefits of honesty in a relationship cannot be expressed enough, especially when it comes to relationships after divorce. Without it, no other elements in the relationship can truly work. Think about … Read more

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Depressed After Being Ghosted? 12 Things You Need to Know

GHOSTING. If you’re online dating, you’ve heard of — and shuddered at — that term. And if you’ve online dated for longer than a couple of months, you’ve inevitably experienced it, too. It’s easy to feel depressed after being ghosted. Maybe you feel sad that someone would do something so mean. Maybe the ghosting is … Read more

single men over 40

15 Reasons Single Men Over 40 Prefer Dating Women Their Age

If you are a woman dating over 40, it can seem really scary in the sense that you might think single men over 40 only want to date younger women. Well, guess what? I interviewed 5 single men over 40, asking them about dating, and what aged women they prefer. Guess what they all said? … Read more