Tag: mature dating

I like to flirt. I don’t ever expect anything from it. I’m surprised if there is a benefit beyond just fun. This week I had an experience that cemented my belief in harmless flirting. Not that I needed any encouragement!

I was interviewed on Dr. Duffy Spencer’s “Just Relationships” radio show for two shows. Dr. Duffy is a lively interviewer. Each is 30 minutes. Listen to Part 1 Listen to Part 2

Do you sometimes feel you’ve explored all the eligible men in your area who meet your criteria? Perhaps you’ve modified your online searches and lowered your requirements and still no one compelling has expressed mutual interest. You need to try something new. Dramatically different.

We’ve all had it. None of us likes it. It stings, although sometimes it’s a relief. It’s hard to give and to receive.

You’ve heard this bromide from people who want to encourage others to be more bold, or to justify their own failed behavior. So does it hold true in dating? Yes, it doesn’t hurt to try…

At the train station in Cheshire, England, officials erected a “No Kissing” sign since traffic stacked up while amorous lovers made out bidding each other good-bye. It made me wonder about our own personal no-kissing zones. Although many (most?) daters don’t mind some PDA, there are places we’d rather not neck.

We like our friends, in part, because of who we are when we are with them. We feel we can relax and be our best self. Unlike how we feel when we are around people who we find difficult, obnoxious or off-putting. Part of why we don’t like being around those folks is because we…

It was great fun to be interviewed for “Girlfriend We Gotta Talk” radio show which aired Sunday. Download the show to listen to our lively 1/2-hour conversation. ______________________ If you want the real scoop on what it’s like to be dating again after 40, get your copy of Dipping Your Toe in the Dating Pool:…

Midlife singles often tell me that the biggest challenge with dating is getting a date in the first place. That isn’t what I see as the greatest obstacle, as you could easily go out with lots of people if you adjust your criteria. In my experience, the biggest issue is finding someone interesting and engaging…

(Dear Readers: My fabulous former relationship counselor and friend Sonika Tinker has a teleseminar series and CD set I thought might interest you so I asked her to contribute a posting.) by Guest Blogger Soniker Tinker, MSW Many singles are tired of the dating scene and sick of superficial interactions. Most leave dates and singles events…

Our society drowns us in Valentine’s Day propaganda — cramming down our throats that if we have a sweetie we have to go all out to show our ardor. And by implication, if you don’t have a honey, you are a loser. You know you’re not a loser. You have been working toward finding a…