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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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Sex

October 19, 2026

Sex After 50: Why Desire Fades and How to Get It Back

You miss feeling sexy. Laurie Gerber talks with Suzanne Noble, host of Sex Advice for Seniors, about what gets in the way of desire after 50, especially when you're thinking about dating again. The conversation goes to the worries you might hesitate to bring up, even with your…

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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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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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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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Commitment

June 19, 2026

How to Establish Monogamy Before Sex

How many dates in before you realize you've stopped looking at other profiles? In today’s Love at Any Age episode, I’m addressing the "are we exclusive" talk. I know it's scary. I cover how the early assumption of monogamy is costing you, how to know if you’re ready for it, and…

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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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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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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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Sex

April 9, 2026

Sex Over 50: What Nobody Tells You About Desire

I'm saying what most women over 50 think but don't say: can sex still be great? I brought in an expert who changed how I see desire.

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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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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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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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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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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 18, 2025

What to Expect When Dating a Man Over 50

If you’re a woman in later years looking for a mature man around your own age, there are some things you should expect. This list isn't meant to scare you—it’s to help you experience the dating scene with greater ease. First off, they might help you feel less crazy, because if…

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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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Sex

September 4, 2025

So you have an STD, To Date or Not To Date?

I used to run truth-telling workshops. If you have an STD, I want you to consider dating honestly, without shame, and free yourself.

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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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Dating Profiles

August 21, 2025

The Do's and Don'ts of Dating Site Prompts

Staring at that dating app prompt? As a love coach, I'll help you answer it with the right amount of info, green flags, and mystery.

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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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Intimacy

July 17, 2025

How Women Over 50 Can Support a Partner with Erectile Dysfunction

Sex can be a big dating concern. I give you the lowdown on erectile dysfunction so you can support a partner and protect intimacy.

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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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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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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 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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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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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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Dating Profiles

April 30, 2023

Top 5 Dos and Don’ts For Your Slam Dunk Dating Profile 🏀🧺

Everyone makes the same profile mistakes. Here are 5 dos and don'ts to make yours accurate, clear, and more likely to find your match.

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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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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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Communication

November 20, 2022

Partner Not Listening? I’ll Show You How to Change That

So many people feel their partners don’t listen well. Here is what doesn’t work to inspire listening…

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Emotional Intelligence

August 14, 2022

In Conflict, Do You Own Your Part? Ask Yourself These 8 Questions!

Giving tough feedback? Own your part first. These 8 questions help you see your side of a conflict before you ever speak up.

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Healthy Relationships

July 24, 2022

🏆 The Biggest Predictor of Relationship Success Revealed 🥇

What we think are going to be the predictors of success in relationships simply are not! And now there is scientific proof…

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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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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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Communication

April 11, 2022

Become More Competent at Love: Learn the Art of The Bandaid Trade 🩹

Ripping off a bandaid is scary, but giving your partner feedback is similar. I say do it all at once so the wound can heal quickly.

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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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