Category - Sex and Dating

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 …

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 …

Anne laughs—genuinely–at Richard’s joke. “You have a great sense of humor,” she says, noticing his left hand has no tan line from a wedding band. “Life’s too short not to find the funny parts,” Richard replies, his smile reaching his eyes. He leans forward. “My daughter graduates next month. First in the family to get …

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 …

Linda tossed her phone onto the couch with a frustrated sigh. Another weekend, another string of disappointing dates behind her. At 54, she was starting to wonder if she’d ever find a meaningful relationship. “There just aren’t any good men left in this city,” she grumbled to herself, reaching for the TV remote. It was …

Karen, a successful professional, had been dating on and off for the past few years since her divorce. During that time, she experienced a couple of relationships where she felt unfulfilled and unappreciated. One man she dated initially seemed perfect for her but grew increasingly distant and unreliable. Another ideal man became more interested in …

After her 20-year marriage ended, Emily found herself terrified at the prospect of dating again. The world had changed so much since she was last single. But her friends kept insisting she try online dating. Hesitantly, Emily created a profile and was instantly bombarded with matches and messages. She went on a flurry of first …

After years of marriage, Karen found herself facing a daunting reality after her divorce: re-entering the dating world as a middle-aged woman. Navigating the realm of modern dating apps felt like stepping into a foreign land with unfamiliar customs and languages. Gone were the days of meeting potential partners through friends or spontaneous encounters; now, …

Kathy has been dating Jonathan for a month. He’s smart and interesting, but he usually shows up 15 to 20 minutes late, blaming it on traffic. Kathy is annoyed, but the rest of the date is great, so why rock the boat? Donna has been dating Javier for a month, and he also tends to …