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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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Dating Mindset

September 17, 2026

Why Good Enough Beats Perfect in the Dating Game

You keep swiping because someone better might be one profile away. Here's why good enough on Head, Heart, and Hoo-ha beats chasing perfect.

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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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Sex

August 27, 2026

Sex and Intimacy After 50: The Complete Guide

Desire doesn't die after 50. It changes. This candid guide covers menopause, libido, and the talks that make intimacy better.

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First Dates

August 14, 2026

First Dates After 50: The Complete Guide to Early Dating

If you're dating again after 50, first dates feel enormous. I want to give you every advantage I can. You're not doing this for practice.

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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 9, 2026

6 Red Flags in Dating Over 50 You Keep Ignoring

You see the red flags, then talk yourself out of them. I have coached women for 20 years. Here are 6 red flags and the pattern to stop.

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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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Online Dating

June 18, 2026

The Complete Guide to Apps, Profiles, and Showing Up Like Yourself

Let me be honest: many women treat online dating like a chore, then feel demoralized. I want to help you show up as yourself.

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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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First Dates

June 5, 2026

3rd Date Mistakes That Cost You Months

"Three dates in, you like him... so why are you avoiding the exact conversations that would tell you if he's actually right for you?" In today's Love at Any Age episode, I'm breaking down the 3 biggest third-date mistakes I see smart people make over and over, plus the exact…

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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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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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Compatibility

May 7, 2026

8 Things High-Caliber Mature Men Actually Want

I coach men too, and the cliches are wrong. High-caliber mature men want something more interesting. Here are 8 things they actually want.

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Divorce

April 30, 2026

Dating After Divorce: What Really Works Over 50

Worried your window for love closed after divorce? I talked with Lauren Handel Zander, who divorced at 52 and found her person. Here's her story.

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Sex

April 23, 2026

Should I Have Sex on the 3rd date?

I'm not judging you if you followed the third-date rule. Here's why it can backfire, and what to weigh before sleeping with someone new.

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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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Dating Challenges

March 5, 2026

5 Dating Mistakes Women Over 50 Still Make — And How to Stop Them Fast

If you are dating over 50, here is the good news. Dating can actually get better with age. Not easier. But better.

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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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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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Confidence

November 20, 2025

Body Image and Dating Over 50: What’s Really Holding You Back

A reader wrote me her weight and years of celibacy were stopping her. I tackle body image and dating with honesty and compassion.

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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 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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Dating Challenges

September 11, 2025

5 Most Awkward Dating Situations and How to Deal

Cringe stories shouldn't keep you from dating. With a little prep, you can handle 5 awkward situations and feel more confident.

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First Dates

August 28, 2025

Why Your First Date Should Be a Video Chat

Met online? Skip the noisy bar. I say make your first date a video chat, before you spend real time and energy meeting in person.

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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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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 31, 2025

How Do I Get a Man to Talk to me? 5 Great Ways to Make a Conversation Flow

Feel like you're pulling teeth to get a man talking? The secret isn't more questions. It's real listening, and it makes you more attractive.

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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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Dating Apps

July 10, 2025

Top Advice for Dating App Fatigue When Every Swipe is a Soul-Suck

Dating app burnout isn't inevitable. I'll show you how to stay in the game and keep your sanity when every swipe feels like a soul-suck.

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Dating Profiles

July 3, 2025

The Worst Dating Profile Mistakes Women Over 50 Still Make—And How to Fix Them

As a dating coach, I see women over 50 sabotaging their profiles with group photos, cliches, and negativity. Here is how to fix it.

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Attraction

July 3, 2025

Should I Give A Guy I Wasn't Attracted To A Second Chance?

Not attracted at first but lonely? Before giving him a second chance, let's look at why your type hasn't worked and what to change.

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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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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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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 26, 2025

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!

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First Dates

April 17, 2025

Biggest and Most Common First Date Mistakes To Avoid

First dates can be nerve-wracking, but most mistakes are avoidable. Here are the biggest first-date mistakes and how to steer clear.

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First Dates

April 10, 2025

Why Do Men Talk So Much On First Dates?

Some men are narcissists. Some men are full of themselves. Most men are neither.

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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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First Dates

March 20, 2025

What is the 3-date Rule for Finding Love After 50?

The biggest mistake women make, which prevents them from finding the right person for them, is staying too long with the wrong person.

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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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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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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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Online Dating

March 27, 2023

Dating Hack: 5 Things You'll Learn From A Video Chat That You Need to Know

There are 5 things THAT YOU NEED TO KNOW that you will learn by setting up a video chat with a potential date…

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Dating Apps

March 19, 2023

Attention Daters: How to Get off the Apps and Into Real Life Dates

Tired of endless texting and no real dates? Watch my talk with Alison Wellington, who gives exact texts to get off the apps.

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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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