Tag: Dating after 40

(Read about our first encounter) A few days ago he returned from his global travels and was in my city for a few days. He remembered that my birthday is today so he decided to treat me to an early birthday celebration. He’s still handsome and buff at 61, but perhaps not as much as…

Here’s a recent question from one of our regular guy readers. I thought you might have some suggestions. There are usually inequalities when you are dating. One person has a more successful career. One person is better at interpersonal skills, and the other is better at technical skills. Differences that makes life interesting and the…

Hair. It can either be a source of pride or vexation. Women typically either love or hate their manes. If a woman’s tresses behave as she desires, she’s very happy. If not, she bemoans her bad hair genes. Sometimes both in the same day. What does a woman’s hair have to do with dating? A…

He’s tall — 6’3-1/2″. He’s dark — with a perpetual tan. He’s handsome — drop dead gorgeous. He has a deep, sexy voice. He’s funny, humble and adorable. He’s athletic — a former NFL player. Our 19-year age difference doesn’t seem to matter. There’s only one problem…

I once read a study’s findings that men who were married/partnered in midlife and older lived longer than men who weren’t. The researchers explanation? That if a man has a physical ailment, he’ll let it go, not wanting to see a doctor, thinking it will clear up on it’s own. If he lives with a…

This weekend while traveling I spent time with a gal pal. (I was staying at a hotel nicknamed “The Beau”! How fitting!). We were bemoaning our past relationships and how ignored signs at the beginning ended up dooming the relationship. Sometimes it took only months, but sometimes we’d stuck with someone for years who, in…

I was asked to contribute five of my best tips for dating after 40 to the new compilation eBooklet, “Tips, Tools, and Resources for the Second Half of Life.” This 17-page booklet includes 5 brief tips in on each topic: “Rightsizing” — Getting Your House In Order Before The Crisis Sets In Positive Sibling Communication…

Today, a question from a reader: “I’ve been seeing a guy for 6 months and we still can’t get farther than a quick peck on the lips or a quick impersonal hug. I’ve told him I want more intimacy but still nothing. What should I do?”

In my five-plus years of dating, I’ve connected with thousands of men from various dating sites. Some have only been through email, others progressed to a phone call, and I’ve actually met face-to-face with 101 of them. I’ve never run into any of the ones who didn’t make it to the coffee date. Until today.

After several months of daily conversations and a few in-person dates, this out-of-state suitor shared his sentiment. I felt complimented, but at the same time quizzical. I appreciated that he frequently sought and took my business counsel. But it made me think that he didn’t value a wife very highly. It stalled my desire to…