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Divorce

September 3, 2026

3 Signs a Recently Divorced Man Is Ready to Date

Dating a divorced man means his former marriage, ex, and family dynamics may come with him. But those complications do not automatically mean he is unavailable. These three green flags show whether he has actually healed, knows what he wants, and can build a serious relationship…

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Sex

August 27, 2026

Sex and Intimacy After 50: The Complete Guide

Desire does not disappear after 50. But your body, confidence, and needs may change. This candid guide covers menopause, libido, body image, erectile dysfunction, sexual health, and the conversations that make intimacy better. If you are ready to stop treating this part of life…

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First Dates

August 14, 2026

First Dates After 50: The Complete Guide to Early Dating

If you're over 50 and standing at the edge of dating again, first dates feel enormous. More than they did at 30. More than they probably should. That's because at this age, you know things. You know what a bad relationship costs. You know how fast years go. You know you're not…

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Sex

July 30, 2026

When to Have Sex While Dating: 6 Questions to Ask

The dating game after 50 comes with a lot of unwritten rules. The biggest one? The third date is when sex is supposed to happen. Maybe you followed that rule. Maybe you walked away from a promising new relationship wondering why romantic relationships that felt so real suddenly…

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Dating Profiles

July 2, 2026

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

You know the feeling. You've spent hours on your profile. You answered the prompts, picked a few photos, filled in the basics, and hit "publish." Then... crickets. Or worse, messages from men who seem like they wandered in from a different planet. Here's what I want you to know:…

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Divorce

June 26, 2026

💔 Dating a Divorced Man: What You Need to Know Before You Get Attached

I was shocked to learn what divorced men were really dealing with! Do you feel like you understand? In today’s Love at Any Age episode, I sit down with Rachael Sloan, founder of Better Beyond Divorce who has worked with over 600 divorced men.

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Attachment Styles

June 25, 2026

How to Stop Repeating Old Relationship Patterns

Here's a story I've heard a hundred times. A woman finally gets out of an unhappy marriage. She promises herself: this time, things will be different. She gets back in the dating game, meets someone new, and then, slowly, a familiar feeling creeps in. Same fights. Same dynamic.…

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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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Sex

June 12, 2026

When to Have Sex in a Relationship: The 6 Questions Every Woman Over 50 Must Ask First

Is your hoo-ha writing a check that your heart and head can't cover? In today's Love at Any Age episode, I sit down with dating coach and matchmaker Donna Barnes to hand you an actual checklist: 6 questions you need to be able to answer before sex belongs in your relationship.…

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Getting Started

June 11, 2026

The Complete Guide to Finding Love Again After 50

I've helped hundreds of women through this exact moment: standing at the edge of the dating pool, wondering whether the water is too cold, whether anyone will even be there, whether you are somehow too late.

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First Dates

May 22, 2026

3 First Date Mistakes Women Over 50 Keep Making (And How to Fix Them)

"Why do I keep leaving first dates feeling like something was off ?" In today's Love at Any Age episode, I'm laying out 3 first date mistakes I see made over and over again. They're not dramatic blunders. They're small, fixable choices that cost you second dates with people who…

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Dating Mindset

May 21, 2026

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

Dating over 50 can feel like stepping into a whole new world. And not the cute "new adventure" kind of way. More like: Wait, what is this? Why does everything feel harder?

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Attachment Styles

May 15, 2026

How to Break Toxic Dating Cycles After Divorce

"If lots of self-awareness were enough, wouldn't you have fixed this by now?" In today's Love at Any Age episode, I'm sitting down with therapist Dawn Wiggins to talk about the gap between knowing your love patterns and actually changing them. She said one thing that totally…

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Divorce

April 30, 2026

Dating After Divorce: What Really Works Over 50

If you've been staring at your divorce papers, wondering whether your window for love has closed, I have someone I want you to meet. I recently sat down with Lauren Handel Zander. She's the creator of the Handel Method, my former boss, my mentor, and the woman whose framework…

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Sex

April 9, 2026

Sex Over 50: What Nobody Tells You About Desire

I am going to say the thing most women over 50 are thinking but not saying out loud: I am not sure I can have a great sex life anymore. Maybe you have quietly decided that the chapter is closed. Maybe the physical changes, the low libido, the vaginal dryness, the hot flashes,…

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Dating Apps

April 3, 2026

4 Types of Men on Dating Apps and How to Spot the 1 Worth Your Time

“Is it actually possible to meet a good man now?” If you are asking, this one is for you: In this episode of Love at Any Age, I talked with Jackie Pilossoph from Divorced Girl Smiling, and I did something I rarely do: I interviewed her without knowing the ending of her love…

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Dating Mindset

March 19, 2026

Dating Over 50: Are Your Girlfriends Helping or Hurting?

Dating over 50 is brave. Tender. Hopeful. And yet—sometimes the hardest part isn’t the men.

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Healing

March 12, 2026

Handling Rejection After 50 Without Losing Hope

Romantic rejection is part of life. It always has been. But that doesn’t mean rejection hurts less just because you’re older or wiser. What changes after 50 is the emotional reaction it can trigger and the meaning we sometimes attach to it.

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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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Divorce

February 20, 2026

Learn the Trick to Casual Dating After Divorce

This episode is a special one. I’m sitting down with someone very close to me, my coach and mentor. Lauren Handel Zander is not only a dear friend, but she is the creator of the Handel Method, the personal development framework behind my dating coaching.

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First Dates

February 12, 2026

4 Types of Questions to ask on the First Date

If you’re dating again after 50, the first thing to remember is this: chemistry is not the only thing that matters. You can have a good time, enjoy the small talk, even feel sparks on a first date, and still end up with a partner who is all wrong for the kind of life you…

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Compatibility

February 5, 2026

Liability Compatibility: Why the Awkward Conversations Matter Most

If you’re over 50 and spending any time in today’s dating scene—or even just warming up to the idea of dating again—I want to talk about something most people would rather avoid. I want to talk about what doesn’t work.

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Getting Started

January 30, 2026

The 10-Step Guide for Getting Ready (When You’re Done Wasting Time)

If you’ve been thinking, “Maybe this is the year I actually date differently,” this one is for you. Season 2 of Love at Any Age opens with the foundation: how to prepare for dating so it feels purposeful, effective, and stretch goal: fun.

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First Dates

January 29, 2026

The 3-Date Strategy: Key Signs He’s the Right Guy After 50

If you’re back in the dating world after 50, you already know what’s changed. There are more options, more confusion, more false starts, and more ways to lose time with someone who was never really right for you. What I want for you instead is clarity. Not eventually. Not after…

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Personal Growth

January 23, 2026

How to Know What You Want in Love After 50

If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t even know what I want anymore,” you’re not alone. That moment usually comes after a lot of heartbreaks, compromises, and the quiet realization that your love life didn’t turn out the way you once imagined.

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Healthy Relationships

January 13, 2026

Finding and Building a Healthy Relationship in Midlife: Laurie Gerber

In today’s episode, Nada talks with Laurie about dating and relationships. Laurie talks about her “near divorce experience” that set her on the path to coaching.

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Confidence

January 2, 2026

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

If you’re thinking about dating again after a long time — or maybe you’re wondering whether you even want to try — I want to start by saying this: there is no expiration date on love. You are not too late.

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Getting Started

December 26, 2025

New Year, New Love: How to Make Your Love Resolutions Actually Work

If you’re heading into the New Year thinking, “I want love… but I’m not sure how to get it,” this episode is for you. In Episode 10 of Love at Any Age, we’re continuing the self-love series and looking at the other big obstacles that sabotage dating: bad habits, family dynamics,…

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Getting Started

December 26, 2025

How Women Can Get Ready for Dating Sunday and Make Their Love Resolution Come True

If finding love (or getting back out there) is going to make your New Year’s resolution list, this is your perfect moment. The holiday season will soon be over, and everyone’s in that new beginnings mindset. Are you ready?

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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.

If you’re over 50 and thinking about dating again—whether it’s been a few months, or a few decades, or since your last heartbreak—it’s time to get intentional. No more winging it, hoping for chemistry, or letting the dating apps decide your fate. You get to do this your way:…

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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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Healing

November 27, 2025

Giving Thanks for Past Loves: How Gratitude Heals the Heart

In this season of thanks-giving, I am going to lay out an unpopular opinion: Every choice in love you’ve made in the past has been in your best interest! "What, Laurie?" You must be asking yourself if I’ve gone off the deep end.

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Dating Profiles

November 14, 2025

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

If you’ve dipped your toe into the modern world of dating apps, you’ve probably noticed they all have one thing in common — you have to work them if you want them to work for you.

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First Dates

November 14, 2025

Stop Wasting Time on “Maybes” — Your 3-Date Strategy

Ever go on a date and think, “Hmm… maybe?” — but never quite know if you should keep going or move on? That’s exactly what today’s episode of Love at Any Age is about. I’m breaking down how to use your 3H Chart in real-world dating, and how to follow the 3-Date Strategy so you…

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Dating Apps

November 6, 2025

4 Myths About the Dating Site Algorithm That Need Busting

Do the apps secretly rate your attractiveness? Are you being punished for swiping too much? And is there really a way to “beat the system”?

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Divorce

October 30, 2025

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

Two of my three kids are grown, so I think I can safely say now that I wish they had taken a gap year between high school and college, or during college. At least they studied abroad. The amount of worldly knowledge and independence they gained from studying abroad got me…

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Dating Mindset

October 23, 2025

4 Bad Reasons 50+ Women Quit Dating (and 1 Good One)

For every woman in the 50+ 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.”

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Dating Mindset

October 16, 2025

Dating! Ready or Not, Here I Come! with Laurie Gerber

Divorce coach and mediator Lisa Lisser talks with Laurie Gerber on Dishing On Divorce about readiness, mindset and clarity for stepping back into the dating world after divorce.

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Dating Mindset

October 16, 2025

Get Better at Dating With "Main Character" Energy

If you’re a woman over 50 and haven’t done at least 7 of the 10 things I’ve listed below, you may be missing out on your “Main Character Era.”

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Divorce

October 15, 2025

Dating After Divorce: Embracing New Chapters with Laurie Gerber

High Vibe Divorce host Melissa Wheeler Farag talks with Laurie Gerber about dating after divorce: how to know you're ready, the Head, Heart and Hoo-ha framework for sizing up a new partner, and the difference between casual and committed dating.

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Dating Mindset

September 29, 2025

Laurie Gerber: Dating and Finding Love Over 50

Host Nancy Lang Gibbs talks with Laurie Gerber on Loving Later Life about dating and finding love over 50, and Laurie gently calls out some of her host's own beliefs along the way.

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Dating Challenges

September 11, 2025

5 Most Awkward Dating Situations and How to Deal

You might be hesitant to jump back into the dating scene because you’ve heard stories from your girlfriends about some truly cringe-worthy moments. But here’s the good news: with a little preparation from your trusted dating coach, you can walk into any date feeling confident,…

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Communication

August 7, 2025

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

When you first spot someone on a dating app and your interest is piqued, the next big step is kicking off some fun, flirty banter. Since they can’t read your body language, your online banter has to carry all the weight of making that initial spark happen.

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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

If you’ve ever slumped onto your couch after a dating app session feeling drained, disheartened, or downright numb, you’re not alone. Dating app fatigue is real, especially for women over 50 looking for a meaningful relationship.

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Getting Started

July 10, 2025

How To Start Dating Again with Laurie Gerber

Host Lorena Tomasini talks with Laurie Gerber on Twelve Minute Talks about how to navigate the dating world again, especially after divorce, and why the right first steps depend on your personality type.

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Divorce

June 26, 2025

Dating After Divorce: How to Do It the Right Way

Dating after divorce can feel like stepping into a strange new world—especially if you’ve been out of the dating game for a long time. You might feel like the dating pool has changed, the rules are unclear, and your comfort zone is nowhere to be found. But here's good news: not…

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Getting Started

June 12, 2025

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…

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Dating Challenges

June 5, 2025

Should I Hire a Professional Matchmaker?

Ever wondered what it’s really like behind the scenes of a professional matchmaking service? I recently sat down with Jill Dunn, a seasoned matchmaker with years of experience helping single men and women find long-term relationships.

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Online Dating

May 22, 2025

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

There are dating services offering "meaningful connections," platforms for casual relationships, and apps boasting compatibility scores and in-depth personality tests. Some are free, others want your credit card before you even send a first message.

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Sex

May 17, 2025

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……

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Compatibility

May 15, 2025

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…

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Attraction

May 8, 2025

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…

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Confidence

April 10, 2025

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.

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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. We've all been on crappy dates and been wondering the whole time, when will this be over? I want to save you from ever going on a bad date again with some top tips for the first three, which are the most important!

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Getting Started

March 27, 2025

Dating Over 50: How Do You Meet More People in Real Life? The Key Steps to Approaching Someone IRL!

How do you meet someone in real life? That’s the top question on the minds of thousands of singles dating over 50 who are tired of online dating. Dating and Relationship Coach Laurie Gerber, who was a resident “love expert” at some of the biggest dating sites, provides…

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Divorce

February 10, 2025

Dating After Divorce: Dos, Don'ts, and When to Introduce Your Kids

Dating after divorce can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! In this episode, we’re joined by relationship expert Laurie Gerber to break down the dos and don’ts of dating after divorce, how to know when you're truly ready to date again, and how to avoid repeating past…

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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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Red Flags

January 18, 2025

Top 12 Safety Tips for Dating (Including Online)

If you feel unsafe dating, that’s fair. The online dating world is filled with wonderful potential partners, but it also has its fair share of red flags. Scammers, fraudsters, and people with bad intentions do exist, but that doesn’t mean you should live in fear. Healthy…

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Healthy Relationships

December 17, 2024

Menopause and Modern Romance: Laurie Gerber's Guide to Relationships and Dating

Host Morven Shaw talks with Laurie Gerber on Unpause the Menopause about the Handel Method, sex and relationships in midlife, and guidance for reentering the dating scene.

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Getting Started

November 4, 2024

The Ultimate Dating Checklist: Must-Haves for a Meaningful Relationship

This week we welcome back the fabulous dating expert and relationship coach Laurie Gerber, who’s here to share her game-changing 'Date Like You Mean It' dating checklist. Together, we dive into four essential strategies to refine your dating checklist and elevate your journey to…

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Dating Mindset

June 30, 2024

Are You Ready to Date Like You Mean It?

TeaTime Midlife Edition host Regina Young asks Laurie Gerber what it means to date like you mean it—bringing clarity, intention, and honest self-assessment to the search for love in midlife.

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Divorce

May 5, 2024

Divorce Detoxification: Do You Need It?

What happens if you are not OVER your divorce? You need DIVORCE DETOXIFICATION!

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Getting Started

April 20, 2024

Affordable Online Dating Courses: How One Love Expert Makes Her Coaching Accessible

Wondering if there's an age limit to love and intimacy? Navigating relationships after 50 can feel unfamiliar and challenging. Finding love and connection in later years, including identifying compatible partners and maintaining open communication, comes with challenges. It…

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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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Dating Mindset

March 24, 2024

Are You An Unhappy Single Person? Here's Help.

There are millions of unhappy single people in the world and I don’t want you to be one of them!

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Getting Started

January 14, 2024

New Year's CHECKLIST

It’s a new year and I hope lasting healthy love is on the top of your list of goals for the year! If so, here is your checklist for preparation:

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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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First Dates

May 14, 2023

4 Must Ask Questions for YOU after your FIRST date

Do you ever end up dating someone longer than you should? Do you watch your friends TRY to make it work only to entangle themselves with not-the-one for ages?

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Healing

November 13, 2022

Why Dating While Ashamed Doesn't Work and How to Fix it

For every person I coach about dating I find a secret or two hiding in the closet! It’s something they think if others knew– it would mean no chance for them…

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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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