This category contains articles about dating relationships and sex.
I think it’s safe to say that almost everyone feels like finding love is hard. I would have added “especially at an older age,” but I won’t because I hear even from young people that meeting the right person is never a piece of cake. There are so many factors that go into finding … Read more
I got divorced at 41 and began dating shortly after. I have to say, dating after divorce at 40 or over has both its pluses and minuses, its ups and downs, and its highs and lows. It’s a roller coaster ride! And, Dating after divorce at 40 can be really complicated. There are ex’s and … Read more
What is a “real relationship?” I feel like I can answer that question because I have been in relationships that didn’t really feel “real” and I’ve also been in “real relationships,” and I can tell you, the two are very very different. I can also say that real is unbelievably better and more fulfilling! Here … Read more
When the honeymoon phase ends, and realism sets in, it can be tempting to wonder: Wait, am I settling in my relationship? It’s a legit question. After all, with the seemingly endless supply of options nowadays (cue: swipe, swipe), it can be tough to discern if the person you’re with is a realistic, amazing fit—or just a sign that … Read more
I personally have never dated a widower, but I know a lot of men and women who have. From what they tell me, dating a widower isn’t easy. Then again, neither is dating someone who is divorced. What are the differences? What are the challenges of dating a widower? And, are there positives? I decided … Read more
What makes a man want to get married? In my decade-long dating after divorce journey, I met, talked with, dated, became friends with, and got into relationships with dozens of divorced men, so I feel like I know the divorced man pretty darn well. Before I generalize and tell you who the divorced man is, … Read more
I want to share something that happened to me while dating in an effort to make a few really good points about bad dating behavior and why you should steer clear from someone exhibiting it. Several years ago, I met someone in a business setting, who subsequently called and asked me out. We set up … Read more
What’s the opposite of a divorced man? If you answered “a married man” you’re wrong. When it comes to dating, the opposite of a divorced man is a guy who has never been married! Dating a 40 year old man who has never been married is interesting. I did it. Here’s my story. One night, … Read more
Let’s talk about sex after divorce. I know this woman who has been divorced for a couple of years and recently began dating. She is in her 50’s and has two children. The first date she had was a flop-no attraction on either side. The second guy she went out with, she found out was … Read more
Falling in love after 50 is really really surprising to men and women. How I know this is, I’ve gotten countless emails from readers who are getting divorced and they write that a huge fear for them is that they will never find love again. Then, the same people email me 6 months or a … Read more
I feel like I’ve gotten a lot of emails lately from readers who express a fear of dating after divorce. Having experienced it myself, I can say firsthand that I don’t blame them! Dating after divorce is terrifying for anyone. Fear of dating, especially after divorce is very common, normal and understandable. But that doesn’t … Read more
As someone who dated from the time I was 16 until I got married at 35, and then dated again at 41 until I was 49, I have a lot to say on the subject of dating, both before and after divorce. In many ways, dating as a teenager isn’t much different than dating in … Read more
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