Dating after 40 and Beyond

When You Should Treat a Man Like a Woman

Are you an independent, smart single woman who is dating and looking for love? If so, you’ve likely been challenged with how to respond when a man does something that ticks you off. What are… Read more

Imperfection Does Not Equal Dating Rejection

Are you perfect? Do you know anyone who is? Look at the people you know who are in midlife or older: do you know anyone who doesn’t have some rough times behind her or is… Read more

30 Things You Can Do This Weekend (With or Without a Man)

Happy Memorial Day weekend! How about a little trivia to start your day? In 1868, May 30th was designated as a holiday to honor the nation’s Civil War casualties. Now called Memorial Day, it was… Read more

Two Lessons Single Women Over 40 Can Learn from Oprah

I hate being like everyone else, but I have to make an exception for Oprah. Everyone is talking about her, and rightly so. May 25 is her final show. Oprah will no longer be visiting… Read more

Why We Pick the Wrong Men When Dating

I’m going on vacation and haven’t packed a thing. So I’m re-posting this popular article about keeping an open mind and being realistic when you date. If I didn’t follow this advice five years ago,… Read more

Why Women Over 40 Should be Picky Daters

“I know why you aren’t married: you’re just too picky!” Women who are single in their 40s, 50s and beyond hear this a lot. After all, what other reason can there be for why you… Read more

If He Doesn’t Make You Feel Special It’s Time to Move On

Ever found yourself wondering “Is he into me?” or “Should I move on?” Check out this email exchange I recently shared with a blog reader. Dear Bobbi, Thank you.  Your dating tips are helpful and… Read more

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Setting Dating and Relationship Boundaries and Rules

Are you out there dating and simply taking things as they come? Or are you setting some dating and relationship boundaries and rules so you can take care of yourself and have as much control… Read more

Face Your Fear of Dating Over 40

Do you go month to month, year to year, repeating the same mantra about men? It leaves your mouth in various forms, but you’ve got only one point: to release yourself from any responsibility and… Read more

How to Stop Being Afraid of Dating Over 40

When you think of dating – especially online dating – do you feel any fear? Do you get even a tiny twinge of terror? If your answer is “yes,” you are not alone. In fact,… Read more