Scared of Dating

5 Reasons Women Should Talk About Kavanaugh on a Date

The Kavanaugh hearings are freaking painful. Personally, I’ve tried to go on some kind of news blackout but it’s unavoidable. It’s everywhere in the news. (Real and fake news *choke*.) Everyone is talking about it.… Read more

A Psychotherapists Dating Advice for Women Over 40

When I was 45, sick of being single, and determined to meet my man, I turned to a therapist for help. At the time there were no dating coaches and very few psychotherapists who gave… Read more

Why You’re a Little Scared of Dating (and How to Dump that Fear)

Are you just a little (or a lot) scared of dating? Or maybe of actually entering into a relationship? You’re NOT alone! I’ve been helping women over 40 find passionate, grownup love since I became… Read more

Men and commitment

The Big Myth About Men and Commitment (ask George Clooney)

When I say these two words — MEN and COMMITMENT — what comes to mind? Men are commitment phoebes? Men are afraid of marriage? Men just want the milk without buying the cow?  Does anything like this pop… Read more

Are You Dating Like a Grownup?

I’m often asked what I mean by Dating Like a Grownup. It’s obviously a great question that I probably should answer every so often. (I am, after all, the CEO of Date Like a Grownup!)… Read more

Woman with fear of dating and tired of being single over 40

A Simple Truth That Will Free You From Fears About Dating

What are your fears about dating and looking for your mate? I had tons of things I was afraid of when I was dating. Mostly, I dreaded rejection with what felt like primal fear. With… Read more

handling online rejection

3 Ways to Manage Rejection So You Can Move On

Rejection sucks. There’s no other way to say it. When he doesn’t show interest, doesn’t show up, or breaks it off after a relationship develops; it’s ugly and icky. No doubt about it. Thing is:… Read more