Dating

Hot flushes, mood swings, creeping spare tires around the midriff – we are all familiar with the big M and its effects on us as we hit ‘that’ age. Few women sail through menopause with ease, and some of us have an exceedingly difficult time of it…

I talk to smart, accomplished women every week who are stuck in the same loop: swiping through profile after profile, comparing and cross-referencing, and somehow still unable to settle on anyone. Here’s what 20 years of helping daters in my coaching practice has taught me: the problem usually isn’t a shortage of good people; it’s how you’re searching…

Dating after 60 has a particular flavor of nervousness that 25-year-olds simply don’t have to deal with. You’re not just wondering if someone likes you back – you’re wondering if you still remember how to do this at all, and whether your judgment, tested by a marriage or relationship that didn’t work out, can be trusted again…

Sometimes it seems the world is moving at a breakneck speed. For older online daters, keeping up with the changing technology is a challenge unto itself, let alone figuring out all the options for online dating. The choices of dating platforms and apps seem endless! Online dating has come a very long way in a relatively short time…

When it comes to online dating, the old adage, “You can never be too careful,” is certainly true. In my online dating experience, I never hesitated to try to verify the identity of someone I’d just met. I worked for years as a television news writer in Chicago and had written numerous stories about imposters, such as those who pose as cops…

I’ve coached daters for more than 20 years, and there is one thing I know. Younger men, and plenty of older ones too, are actively seeking out women over 60. It’s a real, growing part of the dating world. If you’re wondering about this, I am here with an unpopular perspective: You have the upper hand more often than you think, and I’ve watched it play out in real life…

I’ve had a front-row seat to the dating patterns of Baby Boomers for more than 30 years. I’ve watched singles navigate classified ads, personal ads, matchmakers, online dating, dating apps, and everything in between. The technology has evolved. Human nature? Not nearly as much…

Contrary to popular belief, engaging in regular physical stimulation and sensory arousal is not just about enhancing sexual pleasure. Despite the pervasive, but outdated myths about aging, physical stimulation and sensory arousal deepens your connection with your body, increases confidence, and cultivates joy in your desired lifestyle after 60…

When it comes to fulfilling their sexual desires, for many women and men over 60, open and honest communication is often the biggest obstacle to overcome. How do you overcome this obstacle and improve the quality of your lifestyle, while also boosting your sexual confidence?

During more than a decade of online dating, I got some valuable help through regular visits with a therapist. During those visits she recommended some books to help me cope with the stresses of online dating, of which there were many! One of those books was The Four Agreements…