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After selling her successful It’s Just Lunch matchmaking business, Andrea McGinty founded 33000Dates.com where she helps 50-70-year-olds navigate online dating with a 65% success rate. She writes profiles, chooses sites, coaches and more. Andrea has been featured on Oprah, AARP, People, Today Show, WSJ+. She is the author of 2nd Acts: 166 Winning Strategies for Dating over 50, on presale now!

Latest Posts By Andrea McGinty

9 months ago

Dating After Divorce: How to Know You’re Ready (Really Ready)

Thinking about dating again after divorce? Whether you’re ready to cannonball into the deep end or just dip a toe in, you’re not alone – and yes, it can feel terrifying. Especially if your last date involved pagers, Blockbuster, or dial-up internet. If your marriage lasted…

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11 months ago

5-Day Dating Rule: How to Speed Up Online Dating and Get Real Dates

Ever heard of the 5-Day Momentum Rule? It’s a very powerful concept. As a dating coach/counselor with over 25 years of dating experience, I know this for a fact! This rule has gained even more importance in the past five years as our attention…

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12 months ago

💘 10 Smart and Sassy Tips for Using AI in Online Dating

Everyone’s talking about AI – and yes, it sparks everything from awe to “Um, should I be concerned?” When my clients ask me how AI can help their love lives, I say, “It’s a tool, not a soulmate. Used right, though, it’s like having a nerdy-but-brilliant best friend who edits your texts…

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1 year ago

Can These Dating Tips Help Men Make a Good First Impression?

Ladies, I always enjoy reading your feedback and comments – and after 30 years, I still learn from all of you! Considering about 35-40% of my clients are men in the 50–80-year-old age group, believe me, after a recent divorce or being widowed, they definitely need help…

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1 year ago

10 Online Dating Tips for Women to Nail That First Impression

Online dating: it’s a wild mix of hope, hilarity, and the occasional “Did I just swipe on my cousin?” With profiles flashing by faster than a Netflix binge, standing out is non-negotiable. Whether you’re a rookie or a seasoned scroller, these tips will sharpen your game…

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1 year ago

Are Love Languages Legit, or Just Another Relationship Gimmick?

Love isn’t a one-size-fits-all deal – if it were, every couple would be blissfully in sync, and therapists would be out of business. Enter the theory of Love Languages: Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Physical Touch, Acts of Service, and Receiving Gifts. Supposedly, cracking…

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1 year ago

12 Online Dating Mistakes to Make Your Valentine’s Day Extra Special (Not!)

Everyone is thinking about Valentine’s Day – love it or hate it, you know the media and every retail outlet is reminding you of it. Boxes of heart-shaped chocolates assault as you walk in CVS to red Valentine bears holding expensive fragrances at Neiman Marcus. You just can’t escape…

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1 year ago

The Top 5 Dating Trends in 2025 – and What’s Totally Out

Being crazy passionate about what I have been doing as a dating coach for four decades (gulp, I just counted them – the ’90s, ’00s, ’10s, and now the ’20s), you bet I notice differences! Trends seem to shift every few years, and thanks to AI, an aging population…

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1 year ago

7 Tips to Crush Online Dating for January 2025

January: the Olympics of “new year, new me” chaos, is coming in hot. And guess what? You’ve got two weeks to plan your winning strategy. Wait… who am I kidding? The race already started, and you’re jogging in place with a cookie in hand. Yes, enjoy the holidays…

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1 year ago

How Sharp Is Your Love Radar? True or False Edition!

December is here, and the festive season isn’t just for shopping sprees – it’s also prime time for self-reflection and goal-setting, especially in the dating world. Since Black Friday, I’ve been chatting with new and long-time dating clients preparing for January’s dating surge…

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