Dating

Life begins again at 60, right? Well, it does if you have the right attitude and know that age is just a number. You can downsize and enjoy the freedom of less stuff; you can start a new business or volunteer; you can pursue long deferred dreams…

As we round the corner into 2023, it’s hard to believe 2022 is nearly behind us. I think back to Jan 2022 as a dating coach and the changes I’ve seen in dating patterns in the past 10 months alone. Yes, Covid is still among us – but we have learned…

Let’s talk about what you believe when it comes to finding the right man to share your heart and life with. I want to start by sharing the experiences of two women. The first is Ellen, a beautiful, fit, smart, approachable, professional woman…

They say you never know what it’s like to stand in another person’s shoes. This is such a profound and true statement when it comes to the relationship between married and single friends in their 50s, 60s and beyond…

As a dating consultant, I have listened to thousands of women explain why they are still single. Excuses include “all the good men are taken/married,” “my career kept me engaged and I woke up one day celebrating my 55th birthday,” “after the divorce I was busy…

I remember my first ever online-booked meet. I can still picture walking up to the door of the restaurant and pulling it open. It was late afternoon, and the sun blinded me for a moment. A few guys at the bar swiveled around on their barstools to check out the newcomer…

Online dating requires special attention, especially when you are new, afraid or have had bad experiences. Otherwise, you will likely make some blunders that will waste your time, cause frustration and lead you to give up altogether…

You did it! You took the online dating plunge, ignoring naysayers, your nerves, negative thoughts and fear of the unknown. You are now part of the millions of people over 60 ready to date. Congratulations! Moreover, you are on the right online dating…

As I listen to my clients share weekly information about their dates, I’m often surprised at what they asked the person they met on a first date… or vice-versa. My take? Some of these questions reminded me of job interviews in my 20s. I thought…

Perhaps you have been married for 30 years and suddenly end up divorced. Or like me, married for 25 years, divorced, but wasn’t quite ready to date with an ailing father and two teenage daughters. But, three years later, now the excuses are gone!