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Michele Burghardt is an author, speaker, and dating coach for women 50 and over with 20 + years of experience in the self-help area. She believes loving yourself is the first step to finding love. You can learn more about her transformational coaching style and her book at www.DateGreatGuys.com.

Latest Posts By Michele Burghardt

1 month ago

How to Get Fun and Flirty Without Feeling Awkward

We all know how to flirt at least a little bit because some flirting happens subconsciously. This means it happens without our conscious awareness, so it’s very natural and automatic. Super sexual flirting isn’t done naturally, and that’s not something I recommend…

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2 months ago

Didn’t Feel Any Spark on the First Date? Try These 7 Tips

One of the most common complaints I hear from my coaching clients about first dates is that they didn’t feel any chemistry. So often we expect it to feel like a bolt of lightning like you see in the movies. We forget, we live in real life, not in a movie…

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9 months ago

How Does Date-Dreaming Kill Romance?

Depending on where you are on your dating journey, the first few dates with someone new can be nerve wracking, exciting, or frustrating. It’s all about how you feel. Especially on the first date, it’s typical to hope you’ll like him, and date-dream…

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1 year ago

Who Should Chase Whom in Dating?

There seems to be some confusion surrounding who should be the pursuer when you’re dating at this stage of life. Men love women who make the first move, and many women love the feeling of being pursued. So how do you meld these two concepts?

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1 year ago

Are Your Friends Keeping You from Finding Love?

As a dating coach I talk with women every day, and most have a rich, juicy life with tons of friends. But are they the right type of friends to have if you’re trying to find love? Well, that all depends on you… and them. If you’re wondering why you’re not meeting the right type of men…

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1 year ago

What’s the Three-Date Rule and Are There Exceptions?

Instant chemistry can be a dangerous thing in dating because it’s all physical. There isn’t any emotional connection because you don’t even know the other person. Instant chemistry can cloud your judgement and lead you to overestimating the connection that hasn’t…

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1 year ago

How Can One Word Help You Attract Love?

Are you feeling you’re ready to bid 2023 goodbye and start fresh with hope of a better year in 2024? If so, you’ll want to ask yourself, what are you willing to do differently to make it better? But resolutions are not always a good plan…

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1 year ago

How to Date Differently in 2025 So You Can Find Love

Starting off the new year is a perfect opportunity to reflect on what you want from life and love. If you’re lonely or frustrated about dating, because you can’t seem to ‘put yourself out there’ and you’re ready to invite someone new into your life, you can’t keep…

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1 year ago

Why Is Vulnerability so Important in Dating?

When dating over 50, it’s not unusual for women to shy away from sharing their true feelings, fears, or insecurities because so often the judgement and rejection of the past is still hurtful. However, vulnerability is one of the most crucial ingredients for building a healthy…

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2 years ago

How My Ah-Ha Moment Turned into Dating with Intention

This spring I met someone special and had an instant connection. I really like him, and he felt the same way. But then through no fault of either of us, we ended things due to some personal issues. My heart wasn’t broken because we didn’t date long…

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