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Dating Profiles

September 14, 2026

She Changed 3 Things in Her Dating Profile: Matches Skyrocketed

Your profile can be full of good intentions and still disappear in the crowd. Laurie breaks down three practical changes you can make today, from choosing better photos to writing a bio that gives the right person a reason to lean in. You’ll also see why widening your search…

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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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Love

July 24, 2026

She Left a 25-Year Marriage at 50 and Made Every Dating Mistake in the Book

In today’s Love at Any Age episode, I sit down with Silke Schwarzkopf, creator and host of Second Act TV, who left a 25-year marriage at 50 and made every classic midlife dating mistake there is. After 1 internal shift, she met Paul on Match.com, and they have been together for…

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Dating Apps

July 23, 2026

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

If you've spent more than ten minutes on online dating apps, you may have asked yourself: "Are there any emotionally healthy people on here at all?" Fair question. Because sometimes dating apps can feel like a strange social experiment where 1 person wants a soulmate, another…

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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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Online Dating

June 18, 2026

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

Let me be honest with you about online dating. Most women over 50 approach it like a chore they've been assigned, at best. They download an app, spend ten minutes on a profile, upload a photo from three years ago, and wait to see what happens. Then they come to me completely…

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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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Dating Mindset

June 4, 2026

Why Is a Man Over 50 Still Single?

In my family, there is a famous story about my grandmother Sylvia, who came to the US from Poland in the 1930s. Sylvia was notoriously skeptical, untrusting, and frugal. She could spend hours in a store examining potential purchases and still leave with nothing. No decision came…

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Dating Mindset

June 4, 2026

All the Single Ladies: Hacks for Dating After 60

I recently joined Lori Dube and Constance Bauer on their wonderful podcast, We Ain’t Dead Yet, for an episode called All the Single Ladies: Hacks for Dating After 60.

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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)

If you've been in the dating pool for any amount of time, especially in your later years, you already know this: People lie. Not always in big, dramatic, scammy ways. Not always with bad intentions. But in small, strategic, sometimes unconscious ways that can derail your chance…

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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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Compatibility

May 7, 2026

8 Things High-Caliber Mature Men Actually Want

As a dating coach, I hear it constantly. "Men just want someone younger." "Older men just want sex." "The older guys on dating sites just want a caretaker." I get why women believe this. The dating world can feel brutal, especially after a long marriage or years on your own. But…

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Dating Challenges

May 7, 2026

From Bad Dates to Real Love: Laurie Gerber's Playbook

Hosts Dr. Nicole Martin and Dr. Tiffany Moon talk with Laurie Gerber on Scrubs to Stilettos about what keeps people single, why women settle into situationships, and how to shift your mindset toward the relationship you actually want.

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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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Dating Challenges

April 16, 2026

Where Are the Good Men?

I hear this every week. “Laurie, where are the good men?” "I can't seem to find any." "I don't think there are any good ones left." "All the good ones are taken." "I've been on the dating apps, and there are none there. Where are they?"

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Dating Profiles

April 2, 2026

How (Not) To Use AI For Your Dating Profiles

I had a small breakdown recently. Not a dramatic one. Don't worry. But I was struggling. A client sent me his dating app profile, and the second I read it, I knew. ChatGPT wrote it. Not him. And something in me cracked.

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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

What men say—over and over—is that women tend to speak in signals instead of just asking directly for what they want. And here’s the uncomfortable truth: most women aren’t doing that on purpose. They’re doing it because they don’t actually know what they want yet.

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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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Commitment

February 19, 2026

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

One of the biggest reasons women grow tired of online dating is simple: it can feel like a waste of time. Based on years of work as a dating coach, I can tell you this: only a portion of the people on dating apps are genuinely ready for a committed relationship or a long-term…

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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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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 playing over and over—same type of person, same disappointment, same ending—you’re not imagining it. And no, this is not because you’re “bad at dating.” It’s not because the dating pool dried up. It’s not because you waited too long. What’s…

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Attachment Styles

January 8, 2026

The One Pattern That Subconsciously Wrecks Midlife Dating (and How to Stop It) 💥

If you keep dating the same types of men… It’s not because you’re “bad at dating.” Even if you're in midlife or beyond, you haven't "missed your window." And as I say in my podcast "Love at Any Age", love has no expiration date.

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Online Dating

January 2, 2026

Online Dating After 50: Make It Work for You

In today’s podcast, in honor of Dating Sunday — the biggest online dating day of the year — I make a case for dating online and attempt to debunk all your fears and skepticism.

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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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Dating Challenges

December 5, 2025

🚦5 Dating Mistakes You May Still Make (and Exactly How to Stop Making Them)

In this week’s episode of Love at Any Age, I’ll reveal the five most common mistakes women make that sabotage their dating experience—and how to fix them before they derail a great match.

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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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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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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

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 Profiles

October 2, 2025

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

I get this a lot as a dating coach: Women send me their online dating profile to analyze—as if I could tell them whether it’s “good” or “bad” without knowing them first. That’s not how it works.

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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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First Dates

August 28, 2025

Why Your First Date Should Be a Video Chat

If you met online, your first date should not be a glass of wine at a noisy bar. It should be a video call. Full stop. I know, I know. It’s not the fantasy. But we’re grown-ups now. With real-time energy levels, complicated schedules, and no time (or patience) for last-minute…

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Dating Profiles

August 21, 2025

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

You finally open up the dating app, and there it is—the blank box next to "What makes you unique?" You freeze. Is this the best place to share your love of New York bagels? Is it too soon to mention your three divorces and obsession with Candy Crush?

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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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Confidence

July 31, 2025

Are You Undateable? 6 Things You May Not Realize

If you’ve ever secretly Googled “Am I undateable?”—first of all, hi, welcome, you’re in good company. Second, the fact that you’re asking that question probably means you’re not. Truly. Single women who are reflective, curious, and willing to assess their love life honestly are…

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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 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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Dating Profiles

July 3, 2025

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

Dating apps and dating sites can open up a world of possibilities, even after 50—but only if you know how to use them wisely. As a dating coach, I see the same worst dating profile mistakes over and over again, especially from attractive women who should be having a good time…

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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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Emotional Availability

June 26, 2025

5 Tips to Avoid Being Ghosted Forever 🚫👻

One of the main complaints I hear from daters is about BEING GHOSTED. Ghosting is a pretty new term. I know because my 80-year old dad said “huh, what’s that?” He stopped dating before computers, texting and online dating sites. You could still ghost someone in those days– but…

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Emotional Availability

June 19, 2025

Why Do Men Ghost: Some Important Coaching

If you keep getting your heart broken when you get ghosted, here is the coaching: STOP FALLING FOR THOSE WHO SAY, BUT DO NOT DO, THE THINGS YOU WANT!

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Dating Mindset

June 12, 2025

Top 5 Reasons To Believe In Love and Romance Again

My name is Laurie, and I have been a dating coach for women for the last 20 years. If you are finding love after 50, you must begin with believing it’s possible!

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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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Dating Mindset

June 5, 2025

The Top 5 Reasons Women Give Up on Love

Quick question: What’s the top reason you’ve given up on finding love after 50?

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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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First Dates

May 22, 2025

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

I have been coaching people for 20 years on how to date effectively, based on Handel Group™’s awesome methodology. I've taught countless clients how to maximize the utility, intimacy, and fun of the first 3 dates, with great questions…

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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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Dating Challenges

May 8, 2025

How Women Can Avoid the Top Five Dating Mistakes

As a relationship expert, I have been studying dating over 50 for the last 20 years, and I have made an important discovery. The good news is that the biggest mistakes women make in dating can be avoided.

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Boundaries

May 1, 2025

The Biggest Dating Dealbreakers for Women

One moment you're excited about a potential partner, and the next, you’re wondering if you just wasted a lot of time. Welcome to the dating game! What a ride.

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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

First, let me just remind you, there will be no first date unless you have had a good time getting to know the person over text, phone call, or video chat, and feel that they meet your 3H criteria.

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Compatibility

April 17, 2025

Understanding Relationship Compatibility in Early Dating

The biggest mistake women make in midlife dating is staying for a long time with the wrong person. If you’re lonely, you are susceptible to picking badly, and then staying put, hoping it will turn into a successful relationship if you’re patient or work hard enough to fix him.

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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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Communication

April 3, 2025

Examples of Canned Responses for Dating Multiple People

Almost every day I hear about the overwhelm and exhaustion women feel when engaged in online dating. Have you ever just wished you knew all the tricks to make it easier?

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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

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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Online Dating

March 13, 2025

Is Dating in Digital Times Even Worth It?

Are you so resigned about dating that you’re asking yourself if it’s even worth it? I get it. A lot of women who come to me are exhausted by past relationships, overwhelmed by careers, families, and the true time suck of swiping left and right on online dating sites.

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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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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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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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Trust

May 6, 2024

Is Honesty Really The Best Policy in Dating and Relationship?

Project Loving Myself host Sanaiyah Gurnamal asks Laurie Gerber whether honesty is really the best policy in dating—and how telling the truth from the first date can filter for more meaningful, lasting connections.

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Dating Mindset

April 30, 2024

Date Like You Mean It: Dating Advice For 50+ Women with Laurie Gerber Ep 78: Too Young To Be Old

Modern dating can be confusing and exhausting but it doesn’t have to be this way. In this episode of Too Young To Be Old, Diane dives into the world of dating after 50 with Laurie Gerber, relationship coach and former resident love expert at Match.com. Laurie shares the message…

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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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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 9, 2023

5 Tips For A Succesful First Date

Good news! Everyone is making the same dating mistakes and they are fixable! With these 5 tips!

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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 mistakes with their profiles! Yes, there is a right way to design your online dating profile to make your dating experience more fun and effective…

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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

Are you frustrated by dating apps? Are you tired of endless texting but no real action? Are you confused and overwhelmed by what’s expected in dating these days?

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Commitment

February 5, 2023

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

It’s a mistake to think there is monogamy in a dating relationship if it hasn’t been specifically agreed upon. If you are in my Master the Art of Love program you know that there are stages of dating and specific things you need to address at each stage.

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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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