Dating in Your 40s and Up: Red Flags, Real Talk, and Finding the Fun Again | EP 5
Dating in your 40s hits different—and that’s not a bad thing. In this episode of A Holistic Dose, Tiffany and Jeanette dive deep into the unfiltered truths of midlife dating. From navigating post-divorce identity and dating with kids, to decoding dating apps, red flags, and love-bombing, it’s the episode every grown woman needs in her playlist. We’re talking dating fatigue, profile tips, emotional availability, and why being “too picky” might just be holding you back. Plus, we explore exciting new ways to meet people offline and the rising trend of safe, intentional dating with apps like TeaForWomen and Green Flag Dating. Whether you’re swiping for love, connection, or just a good story—you’ll find something relatable, hilarious, and empowering in this episode.
What You Want Now—and How to Get It Without Settling
How to figure out if you're dating for fun, connection, sex, or partnership.
Why opening questions like “What excites you right now?” create way more meaningful connections.
The difference between being picky and having standards (ladies, don’t sleep on the short kings!).
Being emotionally available without losing your peace.
Dating in the Wild: Real-World Alternatives to SwipingDiscover Green Flag Dating , a new IRL dating movement in Atlanta with events from pickleball to happy hours.
Unexpected places to meet potential partners: think wine tastings, networking events & even rock climbing.
Pro tips for signaling interest IRL (yes, the wink still works).
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Listen to the episode about Vanessa’s dating series for tips on decoding profiles and building deeper connections:
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