Tag: mature dating

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…

A friend told me he’s going to buy a house with “Francine,” a woman he’s been seeing for a few years. “Great!” I said. “You haven’t cohabited with anyone for a long time, so this will be quite a change for you.” “No. I’ll buy it with her and stay there sometimes, but I’ll keep…

It continually amazes me to hear the comments some men make during the pre-date stage. You would think they would focus on putting their best foot forward, thinking about how they want to make a great impression. But no.

You glimpse a man who looks strikingly like a past love. In front of you at Starbucks stands a guy wearing your former sweetie’s cologne. The song plays on the radio that you slow-danced to with your ex, naked in front of the fire on New Year’s Eve.

Our Valentine’s contest judges found it difficult to choose a winner because there were so many good entries. I wish I had more prizes to award! I’m sure there will be other contests in the future as I seem to now be getting a regular stream of prize offerings.

Again several suppliers approached me with some fabulous prizes. I only have to mention their offer and they’ll provide great prizes to give one of you — but you have to enter to win! The contest is for your best example of “This Valentine’s Day: Do This, Not That.” For example, “Do feed her fancy….

Valentine’s Day can be emotionally brutal for some people. A friend shared that the holiday celebrating love fell that right after her divorce was final. She was feeling lonely and unloved and was unprepared for her emotional response to watching coworker after coworker get flowers, balloons and gifts delivered to work. It hit her hard….