First Date Stories: Women's Romantic and Ridiculous Midlife Adventures Available Now
Isabel and Todd
Have you been picked up by a guy at a bar before? Isabel has. She had fun flirting with Todd and was excited when he asked her out. Their first date took a turn she never saw coming. Todd was a racist.
Season 2, Episode 9
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Jodi knows that dating can be challenging - especially in your late 30s and beyond. A successful businesswoman, she found herself navigating the dating world later in life. Jodi realized there was no place that demystified the dating scene and offered support, inspiration and camaraderie to female daters in midlife. That’s why she created First Date Stories. She is also the founder and President of Espoir Ventures, LLC, the company behind First Date Stories, and the author of "First Date Stories: Women's Romantic and Ridiculous Midlife Adventures," which was published by She Write Press.
Siobhan and CarlDo you have a long-standing rule that you’ll never break? Siobhan’s was to only go on first dates in public places. When Carl asked her to his house for dinner for their debut date, the invite came after they’d talked almost nightly for over a month. She’d done her online sleuthing. She felt she knew a lot about him. She said “YES.” On our Season 4 premiere, we find out whether Siobhan was right to break her rule and all that took place after she did.
Special Episode: The Science Behind Relationships, Love and DatingIn this special episode, Jodi and her guest, Dr. Marisa Cohen, delve into the science behind relationships, love and dating. Discover what studies have revealed about love at first sight, online dating, male and female attraction signals and more.
Taking a break from dating can give you an energy boost, renewed hope and enthusiasm. When you’re ready for your comeback, follow these helpful tips to make the most of your fresh start.
Casey and ColinIt’s common for women who date longer, or later-in-life, to use a “must have” checklist when deciding whether to date a new man. In this episode, Casey talks about what happened when she went out with a guy who wasn’t entirely her type.
Janine and KevinDo you wonder whether you’ll ever meet a man who is the right partner for the woman you’ve become? Janine did. She’d left her quarter-of-a-century marriage. When the pandemic began eight years later, she had a successful career and the wisdom that comes from decades of self-development. On our Season 4 finale, Janine shares how she approached dating as an adventure, came close to giving up on her search, and took a series of remarkable risks that has led her to the love she was seeking.
Choosing photos for your online dating profile can be stressful. Pick ones that will help you get noticed and allow you to represent yourself in an authentic way. Here’s how.