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Compatibility

October 22, 2026

Chemistry vs Compatibility: What Lasts After 50

Strong chemistry can make you overlook a mismatch you noticed on date 1. Before you get attached, find out how your lives would actually fit together. Here are the 7 compatibility areas I want you to talk about in your first 3 dates, including the conversations most people put…

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Widowhood

October 15, 2026

Dating a Widower: How to Know If He's Ready (or You Are)

Falling for a widower, or dating again after losing your own spouse? Here's how to tell normal grief from real red flags, and how to know when he (or you) is ready for love after loss.

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Divorce

October 8, 2026

How to Find Yourself After Divorce: 5 Steps

The end of a marriage can leave you asking: Who am I now? You may have spent a long time being somebody's wife, co-parent, or keeping the household moving through much tension. Then the structure disappears, and even freedom can feel disorienting.

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Healthy Relationships

September 24, 2026

Lasting Love After 50: The Complete Guide to Long-Term Relationships

Finding love is one skill. Keeping it alive is another, and I learned that the hard way. Here is how to build love that lasts after 50.

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Divorce

September 3, 2026

3 Signs a Recently Divorced Man Is Ready to Date

Dating a divorced man? His ex and kids may come along. These 3 green flags show if he's healed and ready for a real relationship.

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Compatibility

August 7, 2026

5 Telltale Signs of Relationship Incompatibility

Something feels off a few weeks in, but you can't name it. Here is how to tell a normal rough patch from real signs of incompatibility.

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Red Flags

July 17, 2026

3 Signs He’s Not Over His Ex

If you’ve ever taken “I’m over her” at face value… and later wished you hadn’t, this one’s for you. In today’s Love at Any Age episode, I sit down with Stephan Labossiere, relationship expert, author, and coach of men, to talk through 3 behavioral signs that tell you whether a…

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Healthy Relationships

July 16, 2026

Living Apart Together: Is It the Right Choice for You?

Eligible people scarce where you live? I meet happy couples who started long-distance or chose living apart together. Hope is not lost.

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Dating Profiles

July 2, 2026

Changed these 3 things in Dating Profile and Was Shocked by The Results!

I've seen one client change 3 things and get more quality conversations in a week. The problem isn't you, it's the packaging.

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Attachment Styles

June 25, 2026

How to Stop Repeating Old Relationship Patterns

A woman leaves an unhappy marriage, promises things will be different, then the same fights and slow disappointment return. That is not bad luck.

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Getting Started

June 11, 2026

The Complete Guide to Finding Love Again After 50

You're over 50 and dating feels exhausting. I've helped hundreds of women at the edge of the dating pool. Here's your complete guide.

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Trust

May 28, 2026

7 Things People Lie About in Dating Over 50 (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)

People lie in small, strategic, sometimes unconscious ways. I've seen it derail good matches on profiles, first dates, and beyond. The 7 lies.

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Dating Mindset

May 21, 2026

Dating Over 50: How to Actually Feel Good About It Again

Dating after 50 can feel like a strange new world, not a cute adventure. Here's how to feel good about it again, step by step.

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Attraction

May 14, 2026

Attracting The Wrong Men After 50? The Real Reason

If you keep attracting the same wrong man, hear this: you are not broken. You are running an unconscious pattern, and patterns can change.

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Dating Challenges

April 16, 2026

Where Are the Good Men?

I hear it every week: "Where are the good men?" If you think they're all taken or missing, let's talk about what's really happening.

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Dating Profiles

April 2, 2026

How (Not) To Use AI For Your Dating Profiles

A client's dating profile was clearly written by ChatGPT, and I had a small breakdown. Here's why AI can't replace the human part of dating.

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Healing

March 12, 2026

Handling Rejection After 50 Without Losing Hope

Rejection hurts at any age. The work isn't avoiding it; it's moving through it without making it a verdict on your worth.

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First Dates

February 12, 2026

4 Types of Questions to ask on the First Date

Dating after 50? Chemistry isn't the only thing that matters. These 4 first-date questions help you spot a partner who fits your real life.

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Personal Growth

January 23, 2026

How to Know What You Want in Love After 50

After 50, dating isn't hard because you don't want love. It's hard because you know what doesn't work and doubt your own choices.

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Healing

January 15, 2026

The Secret Reason You're Not Ready for Love: How to Detox from Your Past Relationships

If dating feels like the same movie on repeat, it's not because you're bad at it. The real reason is quieter and much more solvable.

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Confidence

January 2, 2026

Self-Love After 50: 6 Hidden Obstacles That Block Love

Thinking about dating again? I say there's no expiration date on love. Here are 6 hidden obstacles blocking you. You are not too late.

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Getting Started

December 18, 2025

Ready to date again after 50? Laurie Gerber shares 10 practical, soulful steps to prepare your head, heart, and hoo-ha for real love—starting now.

Dating again after 50? Get intentional. These 10 steps help you prepare your head, heart, and hoo-ha for real love, starting now.

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Dating Mindset

December 11, 2025

Dating Over 50: 8 Unrealistic Expectations That Keep You Single — And How to Shift Them

If you’re dating over 50 and wondering why it feels harder than ever to find your person, you’re not imagining it. The dating landscape has changed — and so have we. You’ve lived, loved, raised kids, maybe divorced, maybe lost a partner. You’ve learned a lot about yourself. But…

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Dating Profiles

November 14, 2025

How to Answer eHarmony Prompts (Especially for Women Dating Over 50)

eHarmony's prompts can help you attract better matches, but only if you answer them well. Here's how to write yours with real intention.

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Divorce

October 30, 2025

Post-Divorce Casual Dating: To Fling or Not to Fling?

I wish my kids had taken a gap year before college. Now I think divorced daters need one too, a fling year before anything gets serious.

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Dating Profiles

October 2, 2025

I Can’t Fix Your Dating Profile Without These 2 Things

Women send me profiles to judge, but I can't fix yours without two things. Your profile is an ad, and it can't be false advertising.

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Dating Challenges

September 25, 2025

Thinking About Dating Older Men: But Don’t Want to Be A Nurse Or A Purse?

Dating men with more years behind them? Stop worrying you'll become a nurse or purse. I'll show you a better alternative.

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Communication

August 7, 2025

3 Do’s and Don’ts of Online Dating Banter

Good banter keeps the spark alive online. Use my do's and don'ts to move from messages to a video chat and then a real date.

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Compatibility

August 7, 2025

The Problem with "Love Languages" in Early Dating

Trying to show love but your partner feels the opposite? In early dating, love languages can mismatch like rupees and rubles.

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Confidence

July 31, 2025

Are You Undateable? 6 Things You May Not Realize

Ever Googled "Am I undateable?" If you're asking, you probably aren't. Reflective women are dateable, but there are 6 things to check.

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Communication

July 24, 2025

30 Dating Questions to Ask To Get to Know Someone Better

As a relationship expert, my mission is to help you stop wasting time on dead-end dates and find someone who’s a good match for you for long-term love. By "good match," I mean you are "in sync" on all 3H's: your head, your heart, and your hoo-ha.

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Divorce

June 26, 2025

Dating After Divorce: How to Do It the Right Way

Dating after divorce can feel like a strange new world. The rules are unclear, but you can find healthy love. Here is how to do it right.

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Dating Mindset

June 19, 2025

What Do Older Women Think Men Want—and Are They Right?

What do men actually want? We explore whether mature women really know, or if we're repeating assumptions and insecurities.

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Emotional Availability

June 19, 2025

Why Do Men Ghost: Some Important Coaching

Ghosted and reeling? Here is the coaching: stop falling for people whose words don't match their actions, and choose better.

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Dating Challenges

June 5, 2025

Should I Hire a Professional Matchmaker?

Curious what a professional matchmaker really does? I sat down with Jill Dunn to talk dating app burnout and long-term success.

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First Dates

May 22, 2025

10 Key Questions to Ask on the First 3 Dates for Mature Daters

The right questions early on matter more than chemistry. I'll share my Spark Questions to help you date with clarity and have more fun.

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Online Dating

May 22, 2025

Love at First Site: How to Choose the Best Dating Site Without Losing Your Mind

As a dating coach, I help women cut through the chaos of choosing a dating site or app when there are simply too many choices.

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Family

May 19, 2025

Untangling Mom: Learning to Love Her and Finally Be Me

Relationship coach Laurie Gerber returns to help us unpack the emotional weight of the mother-daughter dynamic. Through her “Pedestal Ditch Perspective,” we’ll explore how we see our moms—either as flawless or flawed beyond repair—and how those extremes keep us stuck. Let’s talk…

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Compatibility

May 15, 2025

The Importance of Shared Values in a Romantic Relationship

I had to reexamine my values to get the relationship I wanted. Shared principles matter more than chemistry. Let's find what matters now.

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Attraction

May 8, 2025

How to Flirt Naturally (and Still Be Your Authentic Self): Clean and Dirtier Come-ons Included

Flirt game rusty? You do not need cheesy lines. I have natural body language tips plus clean and dirtier lines that still sound like you.

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Dating Challenges

May 8, 2025

How Women Can Avoid the Top Five Dating Mistakes

After 20 years studying dating, I found the biggest mistakes women make can be avoided. Meet your 3H voters: Head, Heart, and Hoo-Ha.

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First Dates

May 1, 2025

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.

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First Dates

April 3, 2025

Worst Date Ideas

Bad dates are the worst. Here are my tips from 20 years of coaching for your first three dates, so you can skip the crappy ones.

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First Dates

March 27, 2025

First Date Signs He Likes You

So many of my clients come to me upset and frustrated, because for sure they thought a gentleman was "into them"--only to find out he wasn't serious at all. How soon can you tell if a man likes you, if you can tell at all? Here I will inform you about some key early dating signs…

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Getting Started

February 5, 2025

Love, Hormones, and a Fresh Start: Your Guide to Dating After 50

At our age we’ve come to understand we don’t NEED a partner. You’ve spent plenty of time without one and you are okay.

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Healing

September 15, 2024

Get Your Baggage out of Your Dating Life With This Exercise 🙃

If dating work isn't paying off, you may be overlooking one key step. This exercise helps you fix your picker using your 3H's.

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Family

July 13, 2024

Strong Parental Relationships

The Divorce to Bliss Podcast host Rachel S. Ruby talks with Laurie Gerber about why strong parental partnerships after divorce matter for children of every age—and how cooperative co-parents can model healthier relationships.

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Family

June 17, 2024

Daughters, Dads, & Their Complex Relationships

Father’s Day can certainly generate strong feelings about the relationship we either have or had with Dad. A father is a daughter’s first and most influential love. That relationship plays a critical role in a woman’s choice of romantic partners and how she sees herself.…

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Divorce

May 23, 2024

Dating After Divorce

The Praying Single Mom host Lekeshia Cody sits down with Laurie Gerber for an honest conversation about dating after divorce, with practical guidance on healing, readiness, and creating a healthier next relationship.

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Family

May 12, 2024

A Guide To Dating As A Single Mom: Happy Mother's Day

SINGLE MOMS: I’ll give you the bottom line first: A person who doesn’t think your kid(s) is a value add to life itself is not YOUR soulmate!

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Divorce

April 17, 2024

Navigating Dating After Divorce

Relationship coach Laurie Gerber joins family-law attorney and A Year and a Day host Jaime Davis for a candid guide to dating after divorce: when you are ready, how to change old patterns, rebuild confidence, vet new partners, and protect children from a relationship moving too…

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Attraction

April 7, 2024

Obstacles To The Click

Remember the "click" I talked about? It's when you stop whining, resisting, and fearing, and know you deserve a great partner. What blocks it?

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Personal Growth

December 24, 2023

7 Questions to Ask Yourself at the End of the Year

Here is your end of the year exercise. I never miss doing it myself and it works every time! Answer the following, in writing!

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Boundaries

December 17, 2023

Want To Establish An Ideal Relationship? Set These 4 Boundaries!

FAQ: What are boundaries I can implement in dating to establish my ideal relationship? ANSWER: These 4 things:

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Family

December 10, 2023

Are Your Holidays Delightful or Disastrous? A Little Design Goes A Long Way!

No two people want the same holiday. If you haven't talked about what matters most, you'll likely end up stressed and short on what you needed.

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Emotional Intelligence

May 21, 2023

Discovering Invisible Labor In Couples And What To Do About It

Couples fight about division of labor. Successful couples name invisible labor, appreciate it, and may redistribute responsibilities.

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Communication

March 5, 2023

Make Awkward Talks Less Painful with this 8-Step Awesome Cheat Sheet 📜

Dating requires awkward talks about sex, STIs, kids, and monogamy. I have an 8-step cheat sheet to make them less painful and a little easier.

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Commitment

February 5, 2023

How to Have the Conversation to Establish Monogamy in 4 Easy Steps 👣👣

Never assume you're monogamous just because you're dating. By Date #3, ask if you both want the same thing before you get attached.

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Communication

January 15, 2023

Effective Apologies: This Is How They Work

The format of a good apology should go like this…

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Healthy Relationships

January 8, 2023

4 Secrets To Evaluating Your Relationship

Your partner must satisfy your Head, Heart, and Hoo-ha for you to stay happy in love. Here are 4 secrets to evaluate if all three are met.

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Personal Growth

September 11, 2022

My 4 Best "Back to School/Real Life" Hacks

Does your household go haywire in September? Mine does. Here are the best household hacks I have discovered to make things run more smoothly…

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Healthy Relationships

September 4, 2022

Is the Division of Labor Fair in Your Household? 🙋‍♀️

I'll be frank: the patriarchy is getting on my nerves. Too much household work still falls to women, and it is not a fair tradeoff.

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Sex

July 18, 2022

The Secret Ingredients To Getting The Love (And Sex 👉👌) Back

I had a near divorce and repaired my marriage. In this podcast, I share sex dates, lube, candles, and the fun in marriage fundamentals.

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Communication

July 4, 2022

The #1 Communication Problem in Couples, Do you have it?

In a recent survey we discovered what couples fight about most. Communication topped the list with complaints like…

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Attachment Styles

April 24, 2022

Your Parents, and Why You Suck at Love the Same Ways They Did

If you grew up speaking French, you'd learn French. Love works the same way. Here's why you repeat your parents' patterns.

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Personal Growth

January 25, 2022

I Found a Better Purpose for My Marriage, Have You?

I promised I would give you some examples of purposes from former clients, and here they are…

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Healthy Relationships

January 18, 2022

Why My Coach had a Great Marriage and I Didn’t

"What’s the purpose of my marriage?" I had never asked myself that question…

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Success Stories

December 28, 2021

I Finally Did it 💪🏼

In 2021 I kept a New Year's promise for the first time. Here's what I learned about ending your year powerfully, plus my birthday struggles.

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