18
Oct

What’s Blocking Women Over 40 From Finding True Love?

She met him at a fundraiser. During dinner, he turned to her and said, “Does this always go on this long?” She said, “Only when lawyers plan the program.” He laughed. They kept talking through dessert. The next morning, he emailed: “If you’re up for continuing the conversation over real food, I’d like that.” They …

11
Oct

Why Do I Sabotage Relationships? The Hidden Answer

Sarah’s marriage ended years ago. Since then, she’s built a good life — a career she’s proud of, her close friends, and independence. She’s been seeing someone new for a few months. He’s kind, consistent, easy to talk to. Their first conversation lasted three hours. He asks real questions and listens to the answers. It’s …

20
Sep

Make Dating Enjoyable Over 40: The Fun Part Is You

She asks, “So how do you feel about small talk?”  He says, “I can survive three minutes. Then I need a real question.”  She smiles. “Alright. What’s something you wish more people asked you?”  He thinks. Takes his time. She waits, happy with the question she asked. Dating after 40 often begins with a list: …

6
Sep

Breaking Dating Cycles: The Ghost in Every New Beginning

Sarah told herself she’d learned. After James—opinionated, relentless, always needing to win—she promised she’d never date another lawyer. So when she met Michael at a gallery opening, it felt like a relief. An artist. Soft-spoken. Thoughtful. Nothing like the man before. Six months in, the familiar tension crept back. Sarah braced before speaking, defended small …

30
Aug

Dating After 40: Stay Centered When It Gets Complicated

In an ideal world, dating after 40 would be easy.  There would be plenty of great men to meet—emotionally available, genuinely interested, ready for commitment. Men who say what they mean, follow through on plans, and don’t leave you decoding mixed signals like you’re solving a puzzle. You’d navigate dating with confidence, knowing exactly how …

2
Aug

Why Am I Still Alone? Dating Struggles for Women Over 40

There’s a particular kind of loneliness that comes with being told you’re “a catch” while watching everyone else pair off around you. You’ve built a successful career and cultivated meaningful friendships. You have traits that should matter to men — intelligence, depth, presence. Yet when it comes to romantic partnerships, you find yourself perpetually on …

19
Jul

Upgrading Dating Habits After 40 to Be True to Yourself

In her recent essay “Sex After 60 in Sag Harbor,” Sex and the City author Candace Bushnell reflects on her dating experiences after 60. She writes, “I needed to stick to the old three-date rule. This is a rule women like me made back in the ’80s.” She makes out with him on their first …

5
Jul

Sex and the City Didn’t Model Dating with Intention After 40

Candace Bushnell — yes, the creator of Sex and the City — recently wrote about her experience dating later in life. Bushnell’s story doesn’t show us that dating after 60 is hopeless. It shows us what happens when you approach dating without clarity — no matter how iconic you are. You’d think the woman who shaped …

27
Jun

Dating After 40 and the Weight of Unrealistic Beauty Standards

Elena glances in the mirror and tugs at her blouse for the third time. Her lipstick is perfect, but she’s focused on the hollow under her cheekbones she swears wasn’t there a year ago. In twenty minutes, she’ll meet David—a divorced executive she connected with online—for dinner. She’s accomplished, well-read, and genuinely interesting. Yet she …

21
Jun

Self Esteem and Finding Love after 40: What Really Works

Rachel smoothed her dress for the third time and practiced her smile in the bathroom mirror. She’d read the articles: “Confidence is the sexiest trait.” “Men love self-assured women.” “Fake it till you make it.” So when he asked what she did for work, she gave a polished answer about “exploring new opportunities” instead of …

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