Category - Dating Dangers

Emma had an MBA, ran her own business, and gave great advice to her friends about their relationships. But now she was sobbing in her car—humiliated, heartbroken, and confused. Again. Later, she told her sister, “I feel like an idiot. How did I not see it—again?” Her ex-boyfriend had been charming at first. He’d sweep …

Let’s be honest: the idea of dating apps might make you want to hurl your phone across the room. And who could blame you? For many women over 40, the thought of creating a profile, choosing flattering photos, and braving awkward first messages sounds more like a chore than a chance at love. But here’s …

The morning Sarah turned fifty-nine, she woke up alone in the house she’d shared with Mark for twenty-eight years. Three months after their marriage ended with a quiet Sunday evening conversation, she still struggled with the silence. Empty rooms that once held the comfortable rhythm of their shared life now echoed with questions she never …

She wrapped up her call, a major deal successfully negotiated. In the corporate world, she was known for being sharp, strategic, and unwavering. But as she glanced at her phone and saw his message changing their plans again, that familiar knot formed in her stomach. “Meeting ran late. Rain check for tonight? Drinks tomorrow instead?” …

Sarah sat in her living room, staring at her phone long after her daughter Karen’s FaceTime call had ended. The knot in her stomach had formed halfway through their conversation, when Karen mentioned canceling her art studio membership because Brad, her new boyfriend, thought they should spend Saturday mornings together at his golf club.  “It …

In April 2021, Jennifer Lopez ended her engagement with Alex Rodriguez, closing a chapter on one of Hollywood’s power couples. A month later she was seen with Ben Affleck, reigniting a flame that had been extinguished for 17 years. Sources say they quickly “picked up where they left off.” Their first engagement had ended in …

Rachel smoothed her dress as she waited for Nathan to pick her up. At 45 and newly divorced, she felt a flutter of excitement she hadn’t experienced in years. This was their third date, and things seemed to be going well. At the restaurant, they chatted and laughed over dinner. When the bill arrived, Nathan …

Margaret swiped right on the dating app, her heart racing. At 55, she never imagined she’d be dating again, yet here she was, 14 months after finalizing her divorce from Robert, her husband of 22 years. The breakdown hadn’t been sudden or dramatic. Years of growing apart, prioritizing careers over connection, and failing to nurture …

Diane had climbed to the top of her field, but her personal life had taken a backseat to her career. That changed the day she met Eric at a charity gala. Charming and worldly, he swept her off her feet with tales of his travels and ambitions. For the first time in years, Diane felt …

Samantha’s drive had made her a successful career woman, but her love life had suffered. Her long marriage ended in divorce. After taking a few years to heal, Samantha decided to dip her toes back into dating. She matched on a dating app with Jacob, an up-and-coming entrepreneur whose startup had just been funded. Despite …