What Do Older Women Think Men Want—and Are They Right?
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If you're a mature woman trying to make sense of modern dating, you’ve probably asked yourself: What do men actually want? Are they after “just sex,” younger women (only), a casual fling, a committed relationship, or none of the above?
Do older women actually know what men want—or are we making assumptions based on outdated ideas or our own insecurities?
What Do Older Women Think Men Want—and Are They Right?
If you're a mature woman trying to make sense of modern dating, you’ve probably asked yourself: What do men actually want? Are they after “just sex,” younger women (only), a casual fling, a committed relationship, or none of the above?
Do older women actually know what men want—or are we making assumptions based on outdated ideas or our own insecurities?
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If you keep getting your heart broken when you get ghosted, here is the coaching:
STOP FALLING FOR THOSE WHO SAY, BUT DO NOT DO, THE THINGS YOU WANT!
Top 5 Reasons To Believe In Love and Romance Again
My name is Laurie, and I have been a dating coach for women for the last 20 years. If you are finding love after 50, you must begin with believing it’s possible!
The Best Way to Meet Men in Real Life (Even If You’re Nervous)
If you’re an older woman trying to find a romantic relationship in the real world, you’re not alone. I’ve worked with thousands of single women over 50, and I hear this all the time:
“I’m tired of online dating apps. I want to meet a great guy in real life.” The kids call it "IRL."
The Top 5 Reasons Women Give Up on Love
Quick question:
What’s the top reason you’ve given up on finding love after 50?
The 7 Best Dating Sites for Seniors: Where Smart, Grown-Up Women Go to Find Love (Updated for 2025)
The dating world has evolved. We’re swiping, chatting through mobile apps, and scanning dating profiles like pros. It can feel overwhelming at times—but here’s the good news: there are plenty of quality dating services out there filled with potential matches looking for long-term commitment.
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As a relationship coach, every so often I have to encourage someone to leave their relationship.
But how do we know when it’s time to cut losses?
10 Key Questions to Ask on the First 3 Dates for Mature Daters
I have been coaching people for 20 years on how to date effectively, based on Handel Group™’s awesome methodology. I've taught countless clients how to maximize the utility, intimacy, and fun of the first 3 dates, with great questions…
Can Sex Get Better After Menopause?
If you’re post-menopausal and dating (or thinking about dating), I want you to know: you are not alone, you are not too old, too dry, too rusty, and you are not done. So many women in their 50s, 60s, and beyond are re-entering the dating world and wondering with regards to sex… what now?
The Importance of Shared Values in a Romantic Relationship
My sense of priorities in relationships has changed over the course of coaching. I had to reexamine my values because what I was valuing when I came to coaching wasn’t giving me the relationship I really wanted…
How to Flirt Naturally (and Still Be Your Authentic Self): Clean and Dirtier Come-ons Included
First of all, warning: this blog is for women. If you're a man and reading this, you may get some value and some chuckles, but the rules and ideas are really different for men. Maybe I'll write that one next.
Now, ladies, if your flirt game is rusty, good news: you don’t need cheesy lines — just a genuine smile, a little body language, and this expert's opinion (LOL).
Oh, and some "not-that-cheesy" lines.
How Women Can Avoid the Top Five Dating Mistakes
As a relationship expert, I have been studying dating over 50 for the last 20 years, and I have made an important discovery.
The good news is that the biggest mistakes women make in dating can be avoided.
The Biggest Dating Dealbreakers for Women
One moment you're excited about a potential partner, and the next, you’re wondering if you just wasted a lot of time. Welcome to the dating game! What a ride.
Most Common Third Date Mistakes to Avoid
The 3rd date is a significant milestone, it assumes you are really interested in each other and attracted– but you need to know some very important things in order to take it further.
Biggest Mistakes That Ruin a Second Date
A couple of weeks ago we discussed the most common 1st date mistakes, if you missed it, here’s the link.
This week, I want to warn you about the 2nd date pitfalls!
Fun First Date Ideas
First, let me just remind you, there will be no first date unless you have had a good time getting to know the person over text, phone call, or video chat, and feel that they meet your 3H criteria.
Biggest and Most Common First Date Mistakes To Avoid
Good news, everyone is making the same mistakes and they are fixable.
To save you boredom, frustration and heartache, don’t make these FIRST DATE mistakes:
Understanding Relationship Compatibility in Early Dating
The biggest mistake women make in midlife dating is staying for a long time with the wrong person. If you’re lonely, you are susceptible to picking badly, and then staying put, hoping it will turn into a successful relationship if you’re patient or work hard enough to fix him.
Am I Good Enough to be Loved for What I Am?
One of the biggest obstacles I see stopping women in midlife from finding a meaningful romantic relationship is a deeply rooted belief that they are somehow “not enough” to deserve it. That they're too old, too damaged, too late, too this or that.