Cindy was just 46 years old when her husband died. Following years of mourning, adjusting, and renewal, she started dating again. A concern of hers was going out with newly separated men. Find out what happened when she decided to say “yes” to a date with one.
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Dating has changed dramatically in recent years. You're not alone if you're in midlife and haven't been married, are divorced or widowed, and want to be with a loving partner. Countless women are on the same journey or have preceded you down the road to love.
Listen to hear some of these women “tell all” about their memorable dates. Take to heart the lessons they’ve learned and are gifting to you! And become a wiser, more in-the-know dater so you can find the lifelong love you seek.
Natasha and Ed
Natasha didn’t know what to make of Ed’s oversharing and under-listening on their first date. How interested was he in learning about her? She also wasn’t sure what he’d think of her new dating rule. Find out what happened.
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Isabel and Todd
Have you been picked up by a guy at a bar before? Isabel has. She was excited when he asked her out. Their first date took a turn she never saw coming. Todd was a racist.
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Tara and Lee
Tara’s husband was an alcoholic. Their marriage fell apart. She started dating online to help her heal from the devastating divorce. Tara wanted to find a fun companion, not another husband. Hear how she met Lee and about their spontaneous first date.
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Laura and Ivan
When Laura realized she wanted a life partner, she took a project-like approach to finding love. Find out what happened when Laura and Ivan connected first through OKCupid, and then again, unintentionally, through Match.com one year later.
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Denise and Brad
Denise became a widow in her early 40s. After years of grieving her tragic loss, she emerged armed with humor and a positive attitude and started dating online. Friends told her she’d hate it, but she didn’t. Hear how Denise moved forward and about her first date with Brad.
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Tabatha and Richard
Sometimes people turn out to be very different than they seemed on a first date. That’s what Tabatha discovered after a well-intentioned friend set her up with Richard. The date went great. What happened afterwards wasn’t.
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Special Episode: How to Find Joy While Dating
In this special episode, Jodi and her guest, relationship coach Sarika Jain, discuss the roadblocks and fears that women often face while dating in midlife. Sarika shares the five keys to enjoying the dating process and becoming a joyful dater.
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Monica and Scott
Monica was devastated when her physician husband of 21 years left her for his nurse. A bitter divorce followed. A friend eventually convinced her to start dating again. Monica shares how she found bravery within and went on a memorable first post-divorce date with Scott.
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Leah and Paul
After decades of dating, Leah switched it up and hired a matchmaker. Hear her recount what happened when she took an “old school” approach to finding her Mr. Right.
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