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Dinner and Dalliance
You’ve heard of “Neflix and chill” — where you watch a video with your date, then have sex. Well, I have found “Dinner and…
The Tryst
He is smart, funny, charming, good looking, worldly, educated, successful, a sharp dresser, good listener and conversationalist. He tells you what you long to…
The Goatherd and the Goddess
I dated a sweet man who grew up in an African village. He came to the US at age 19 to go to school. I loved hearing his stories of growing up in his village…
Keeping it 100
The phrase “keeping it 100” comes from “keeping it 100% real,” meaning being 100% honest. It’s shorthand for no BS, don’t…
Appreciating *Who* He Is Over *What* He Is
A man may enter your life who does not hold the work title or financial status you are seeking. But he’s a good man. He is honest, has integrity, treats…
“You Do You”
It’s commonly said that women try to change their man into someone more to their ideal. Men, however, are afraid women will change, as they like what…
What’s Your “Need for Affiliation”?
Agal pal shared with me the concept of people having different needs for affiliation — how much “people contact” they need. As you would guess, some have a…
10 Tips for Successful Dating Over 40
You’ve been single for a while. You would like to have a special man in your life. But how? Women reentering the dating scene after a long absence need to…
Long-Distance Dating Pros and Cons
Some people set no distance requirements on potential suitors. One Adventures in Delicious Dating After 40 reader shared she was romanced by a guy half way…
“Are You Man Enough To Be My Man?”
This can be a common thought for powerful, successful, midlife dating women. It was expressed by Adventures in Delicious Dating After 40 reader Diamond in a…
Is he emotionally abusive?
She said he has given her a 2-week probation to decide if he wanted to stay or go. This just a week after she learned he had slept with someone else while she…
When your ex dies
My ex learned he had cancer 2 years ago. Since we didn’t keep in touch, I learned of it a year ago. He did semi-weekly podcasts for a few dozen friends…
How much mind space does he take?
When I’m smitten, or even in the beginning of a budding relationship, I think about the guy a lot. “I wonder how his day is going. Should I text…
Right man; wrong continent
He was not classically good looking. He had a pronounced nose and craggy face etched from decades of intense work. But his entrancing blue eyes made everything…
When certainty is a bad thing in dating
Both genders say confidence is one of the most appealing attributes in a sweetie. However, there is a thin line between confidence and arrogance. Certainty is…
The woo dance
Wooing can be exhilarating, fun, and exciting. It’s nice to be the recipient of a man’s attention and affection. It’s especially nice when…
Cruisin’ for love
I’m on an 11-day cruise. It’s not a singles’ cruise. Am I here looking for love? Yes and no. I’m speaking onboard. But I’m also…
When a former date passes on
One of the unexpected experiences of dating after 40 is when someone you dated dies. I’ve had it happen twice now. Of course, death occurs at all ages…
Can you be wacko on dates?
We all have stories of some date gone awry because your companion acted strangely. In fact, we love to regale our friends with these stories whenever mid-life…
Dating as sport
I spent some time recently with a mid-50s, never-married, long-time friend. He’s been in relationships lasting a few years, but never found someone he…
Dating musings from Thailand
I just returned from 3 weeks in Thailand and Laos. My dating life never seems far from my mind. Here are some examples of a few of the activities that reminded…
Missing expressing a part of yourself
Do you ever feel sad at missing expressing a part of who you are? Maybe you love to paint but either don’t have the time or space to do it now. Or maybe…
“I’m attracted to you” does not mean “I’ll call you”
Midlife men have said and done many things that caused me to think, “What??? The examples and my lessons fill Embracing Midlife Men: Insights Into…
How sex is like hot cocoa
Good hot cocoa and good sex can both be delicious and satisfying. When each is good, it puts a smile on your face. You feel warm and happy afterwards. You…
New guy
The beginning of getting to know someone is both energizing and frightening. The energy comes from enjoying the conversation and fantasizing about what could…
Scratching his head
A friend’s 35-year-old son accompanied his father and step-mother to visit me recently. I’d gotten to know him as a young man and he was in town so…
Are you too clingy?
“Clingy” has different definitions to different people. Some like their space, while others like to be continually touching when together. Others…
What’s appropriate first-date attire?
After a few good phone conversations, we agreed to meet for afternoon coffee. It was a beautiful perfect-weather day, so I decided to wear a cute summer…
“Somebody That I Used To Know”
I love that song by Gotye. I think it encapsulates the lingering hurt many of us feel after an unpleasant breakup. When I first heard the song, I immediately…
How needy are you?
You may have heard there’s a new smartphone app named “Yo.” It allows the sender to send a message: Yo. And the responder can respond with…
“Keep in touch”
When one ends a first date, sometimes it’s awkward. You’re not sure if he enjoyed himself as much as you did. You’re waiting for a clue he…
Have we become grumpy old daters?
As people age, some become happier and more care free, choosing to look at each day as a blessing, and not to sweat small inconveniences. Others seem to focus…
Travel partner with benefits
My post-divorce dating has not yielded a beau who liked — or had the means — to travel. I love to travel so have scratched my itch by traveling…
Moving from friends to more
Have you ever had a guy friend-crush? A guy pal who you’d like to be more? But you haven’t flirted or made your interest known because he might…
Emotional cheating
Much has been written about how Facebook has helped end many marriages because people rekindle relationships with old flames. They begin romancing each other…
Would you date a man with no libido?
A pal shared a story of his best friend, Mel, who had some recent health challenges which resulted in him having zero libido. Not just during the treatment of…
Are you longing to end the quest too soon?
              Most of the people I talk to about dating want to find “The One” quickly and get the dating roller…
What does “I’m not ready to be exclusive” mean to you?
The other day I was helping a newly dating pal navigate dating waters. He’s been dating about 6 months after the breakup of a long-term relationship and…
What’s your definition of romantic?
A 26-year-old pal shared with me that he took his girlfriend around the neighborhood to enjoy the Christmas lights. “She said we don’t do enough…
How new cars are like new men
A few weeks ago I bought a new car — at least it was new to me. A neighbor was selling his used SUV with very low mileage. I had been thinking it was…
Dating as networking
We typically date with a goal: to find someone with mutual attraction. Some of us also want love and a long-term, committed relationship. Some want marriage…
Instant boyfriend
I’ve noticed a trend. I don’t know if it’s just me or if it is common. When I’ve met someone online and we’ve exchanged some…
Is your prattling turning off your dates?
Blathering. Babbling. Rambling. You hog the air time. Instead of it being a dialog, it’s a monologue. You go on and on, barely taking a breath, not…
Dumped by someone below your standards
When you first meet someone and are deciding whether to see each other again, whether you want to or not, you consciously or unconsciously size each other up…
Too much information?
As a generality, men tend to keep relationship details to themselves. Their friends and family may have to probe and prod to even discover they have started…
Are you an interchangeable cog?
Most midlife singles have a vision of what they’d like their lives to be like in 5, 10 or 20 years. They imagine adventure trips abroad, luxury cruises…
Slip-sliding away
Some men just go poof — stopping any communication with you without a word. Others break up — in person, by phone, via email, or more and more…
The disclosure
My friend has been dating a new guy for a month and it was going well. He’s emotionally mature, good looking, financially stable, fun and treats her…
How men and nectarines are similar
At the farmers market, a woman asked the vendor how to tell when the nectarines were sweet and ripe. “The ones with blemishes and freckles are the…
Sexual continuous improvement
You’ve been dating a special guy for a while and have had several sexual romps. But you find yourself less than satisfied, even though you’ve…
When is he your beau?
When you first start seeing someone, what do you call it? Hanging out? “Seeing each other?” Dating? If you’re just going to coffee, on hikes…
The sexcation
When you first start being sexual with a new sweetie, you likely have sex nearly every time you see each other. Depending on your mutual libido, that could be…
Is he willing to do the work?
Any mature person knows that to keep a relationship humming, it takes some work. Even if you get along fabulously, usually there are a few hiccups that need…