Senior Dating Advice

For every woman in the 60+ age group who responds to one of my articles, hopeful about dating again, an equal number write back with a heavy sigh: “Never again. I’m done.” I understand. Dating in this stage of life can feel like a big set-up for disappointment, and sometimes like too much work…

Sometimes you won’t see a red flag on the first date. Both parties are on their best behavior and the date is just great. But, by date 3, you can generally see if there are some issues that will be future date breakers. After over 25+ years as a dating coach providing…

Going out there to date needs to be a conscious decision. But, before you make that decision, you need to ask yourself some questions as this will really determine the level of success you will have. I’ll give a personal example…

If you are looking to develop a relationship with a man in your sixties, you have to know where to look. They are not hiding, but they are certainly are not going to come knocking on your door. Interesting men are out in the world doing interesting things, not waiting patiently for you to appear in their lives. So, the secret is to do those things that you love, knowing that the men you will meet there at a minimum like doing what you do. It’s a place to start. Failing that direct approach, here are a few other ideas for finding these mysterious older men.

Dating coaches take a more positive stance on dating after 60. They explain that a change in mindset is essential for women over 60 who want to find romance. So what’s a midlife woman who was raised in a world where men were “supposed” to make…

If you’re a woman 60 or older looking for a man about your age, there are some expectations I want you to set. These are not meant to scare you. First off, they might help you feel less crazy, because if you’ve been dating, surely you’ve noticed them! Secondly…

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce aren’t just dominating stadiums and Spotify – they’re schooling the rest of us in dating done right. Forget rom-coms, this is the real-time masterclass in modern love. Here’s what their high-profile romance teaches us – and how you can steal…

When you start dating someone new, often the initial spark takes over. But for the relationship to hold, and to bring happiness and joy, both parties must put their best foot forward. Clients and potential clients ask me these questions constantly…

During my 25+ years helping singles, divorcees and widows with dating, I’ve identified several traits that your date will definitely find unattractive. Are you aware of these potential characteristics you may be presenting? For most people, the answer is no…

“Let’s brush our teeth before we kiss,” he said on our first date, implying I had bad breath! I was mortified. But I brushed my teeth, and we had a great first kiss. That was decades ago, and now we’ve been married 27 years. When asked how I knew he was the one, I harken back to that first bold…