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Attraction

October 12, 2026

What Men Over 50 Really Crave in the Bedroom (It's Not What You Think)

When a man cools off after a few good dates, it is tempting to blame your age or your looks. Relationship expert Bob Grant, who has spent 25 years studying what pulls a man in and what pushes him away, joins Laurie Gerber to explain what may really be going on.

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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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Sex

July 30, 2026

When to Have Sex While Dating: 6 Questions to Ask

The third-date rule is not a readiness plan. Here are 6 questions to ask before sex so you can know when you are truly ready.

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Dating Apps

July 23, 2026

Are There Securely Attached People on Dating Apps? (And How Do You Find Them?)

Are there emotionally healthy people on dating apps? Fair question. Here is how you can spot securely attached partners and find them.

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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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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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Divorce

July 3, 2026

5 Things Divorced Men Wish Women Over 50 Knew (with Lisa Copeland)

Still feeling like men are from Mars? You are not alone! In today’s Love at Any Age episode, I’m with dating expert Lisa Copeland to answer what men are bringing into new relationships, and why they feel rejected by us even when we're meaning well.

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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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Dating Mindset

June 4, 2026

Why Is a Man Over 50 Still Single?

My family's tale of Sylvia, who questioned every hat and every salesperson, says a lot about why some men stay single. Let's explore the mindset.

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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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Intimacy

May 19, 2026

Sex by the Third Date? What the “3 Date Rule” is REALLY About

Sex on the third date? Is the “3 date rule” actually still a thing after 50?

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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 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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Emotional Availability

March 26, 2026

Are You Sending Mixed Signals? 7 Things Women Say They Want and What They Really Mean

Men say women send signals instead of asking directly. Often that is because you do not yet know what you actually want.

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Sex

March 24, 2026

Why Women Don’t Want Sex as Quickly as Men (It’s Not What You Think)

One of the biggest differences between men and women in dating, especially after 50, is timing around sex.

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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

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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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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Breakups

February 26, 2026

The "One" Didn’t Get Away: Letting Go and Moving Forward

There is no single "the one" who got away. I explain why letting go of that story is what finally lets you move forward in love.

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Commitment

February 19, 2026

How to Tell if a Man is Ready for Long-Term Commitment

Online dating can feel like a waste of time. I've learned only some men are truly ready for commitment, and their behavior shows it.

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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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Sex

February 6, 2026

Sex, Erectile Dysfunction, and the Myths That Hurt You | Epi #14

Today’s conversation on Love at Any Age is a spicy one, and it's for people over 50 who still want intimacy, pleasure, and sex in their love lives. I’m joined by the extraordinary Joan Price, an internationally recognized expert on sex in later life, and at 82, she is living…

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Compatibility

February 5, 2026

Liability Compatibility: Why the Awkward Conversations Matter Most

If you're dating after 50, I want to talk about what doesn't work: you. Liability compatibility means having the awkward conversations.

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Intimacy

February 2, 2026

Why Unspoken Expectations Kill Intimacy

Laurie joins Dominique Sachse on Over 50 & Flourishing to talk about how unspoken expectations get in the way of intimacy.

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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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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 gratitude, I share an unpopular opinion: every love choice you've made was in your best interest. Gratitude can heal.

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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 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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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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Trust

August 15, 2025

How Honest Should You Be on a First Date?

On our first date, he said we should brush our teeth before we kissed. I was mortified, but it led to a great kiss and 27 years of marriage.

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Intimacy

August 14, 2025

The Real Reason So Many Women Fake Orgasms—And What To Do About It

Why do so many women fake orgasms? The reasons go beyond the physical, and there is a path to more pleasure and more honesty.

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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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Dating Mindset

July 24, 2025

Navigating Dating with Ease: 4 Tips for Soothing Anxiety

If dating feels like a tightrope over lava, you're not broken. These 4 tips helped my clients calm dating anxiety and enjoy the process again.

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Intimacy

July 17, 2025

Sex After 50: Is It Me? The Emotional Fallout of ED - What Women Wish Men Knew!

“Is it me?” That’s the question many women ask when ED (erectile dysfunction) shows up in the bedroom—whether they've been with a partner for decades or are just starting a new relationship.

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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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Trust

July 17, 2025

The New "Honesty Is The Best Policy" In Dating

Is Honesty the Best Policy in Dating? Now that you are dating over 50, you can finally be honest!

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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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Online Dating

May 29, 2025

7 Best Dating Sites for Women Over 50 in 2026 (Reviewed by a Dating Coach)

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…

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Healthy Relationships

May 22, 2025

Reignite the Spark: Secrets to Lasting Love with Laurie Gerber

In this episode of Saddle Up Live, host Lesa Koski interviews relationship expert Laurie Gerber about maintaining intimacy and connection in long-term marriages. Laurie, who has been featured on shows like Dr. Phil and MTV, shares her personal journey of realizing the importance…

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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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Sex

May 17, 2025

Can Sex Get Better After Menopause?

If you're post-menopausal and dating, sex can get better. Let's talk about what changes and what pleasure can look like now.

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Sex

May 15, 2025

Sex after 50: What Women Think Men Want in Bed - Are They Getting It All Wrong? 😳

What do women really think men want in bed — and do they have it all wrong? Dating Coach & Relationship Expert Laurie Gerber reveals the top misconceptions women have about what turns men on — and how these assumptions can sabotage intimacy, connection, and confidence in the…

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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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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 25, 2025

Fun First Date Ideas

Before a first date, chat enough to check your 3H criteria. Then pick a quiet coffee, wine, or walk and talk to see if chemistry is there.

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Intimacy

April 22, 2025

Sex after 50: Getting Intimate with a New Partner? Your Biggest Questions and Concerns Answered!

Getting intimate with a new partner? What are the most common questions and concerns daters have about sex after 50 with someone new? Dating Coach and Relationship Expert Laurie Gerber provides answers to the most common things women and men want to know about having sex again,…

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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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Compatibility

April 17, 2025

Understanding Relationship Compatibility in Early Dating

The biggest midlife dating mistake is staying with the wrong person out of loneliness. Learn to assess compatibility from the start.

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Confidence

April 10, 2025

Am I Good Enough to be Loved for What I Am?

So many midlife women believe they're not enough to deserve love. The truth? You are worthy right now. The work is believing it enough to act.

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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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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)

Scammers and bad intentions exist, but you do not have to live in fear. Here are 12 smart safety tips for dating online and in person.

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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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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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Online Dating

July 19, 2024

Navigating Modern Dating

Mom Essentials host Angie Weber talks with Laurie Gerber about the obstacles people face in modern dating, from starting over after divorce to navigating apps, intimacy, and the work of creating meaningful connection.

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Trust

June 28, 2024

Let's Get Honest: Is it Lying, A Liability, or a Limiting Belief

Shot At Love host Kerry Brett and Laurie Gerber get candid about lies of omission, outright misrepresentation, self-worth, and the limiting beliefs that make honesty feel risky in dating and relationships.

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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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Love

December 31, 2023

5 Strategies to Infuse more Romance

If your New Year's resolution is more romance, take my quiz. See how you're showing up, then try five strategies to keep love hot.

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Compatibility

November 14, 2023

Are We Compatible? How to Know if You Should Proceed With a Particular Someone

Compatibility isn't matching interests or backgrounds. It's shared values. I'll show you how to find your top five and test them in real life.

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First Dates

October 22, 2023

Charm, Don’t Spook Them: 4 Essential First Date Tips Revealed! 🎃

Don't let first-date nerves turn you into someone you're not. Here are four tips to keep your charm and lose the spooky factor.

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Red Flags

October 8, 2023

Testing the Dating Waters: 6 Red Flags to Watch Out For During the First Three Dates

Do you ever get so excited to finally find someone decent to date that you let your guard down and excuse or disregard RED FLAGS??

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Trust

May 28, 2023

4 MUSTS For Developing Trust While Dating

Why is Trust so important? You might say developing trust is what dating is all about--to see if the person is a good match for you.

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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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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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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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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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Communication

June 12, 2022

How to Stop Predictable Fights in Their Tracks 👣

My husband and I fight about money, hosting, and sex on a predictable schedule. I asked my community what they fight about. What are your top 3?

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Emotional Intelligence

May 23, 2022

Popcorning: What it is, Why You Do it, And Why you Have to Stop

Popcorning is interrupting your partner to get attention. Here is why you do it, what it costs your relationship, and how to stop.

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Attraction

May 8, 2022

Determining Your Type in 3 Easy Steps

It’s easy to think that “your type” is some elusive thing, but it’s not: IT’S A SACRED THING! And I want you to reclaim it!

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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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Trust

March 27, 2022

Do You Have Integrity in Love? It's Urgent You Analyze These 3 Things!

Have you asked if you have integrity in love? The Handel Method teaches 3 levels of integrity. Here's how to analyze yours.

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Sex

February 28, 2022

Are You Having The Right Amount And Kind Of Sex, According To Experts?

I have never worked with a couple that didn’t need to talk more about sex. So let me get the ball rolling!

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Personal Growth

February 1, 2022

The Step by Step Guide to Figuring Out What You Really Want

Coaching changed my relationship priorities. I had to reexamine my values because what I valued wasn't giving me the love I really wanted.

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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

January 11, 2022

How I Almost Lost My Marriage

I almost lost my marriage. The fix wasn't more effort. It was doing less and listening more, and the results changed everything.

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Personal Growth

January 4, 2022

You Have Not Tried Everything!

I told my coach I'd tried everything, but I meant nagging, complaining, blaming. My quiz offers new things to try and a fresh start.

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Intimacy

December 14, 2021

Are you a Good Lover?

This is not about sexual technique, though we will get there. It is about love as a verb, and what love actually means in practice.

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Emotional Intelligence

December 7, 2021

Whose Fault is It?

For years I blamed my partner for my unhappiness. When my coach asked why, I said it was all his fault. Here's what I learned.

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