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The Top 5 Worst Things to Say on a First Date

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Have you ever regretted something you said on a first date? Follow these 5 tips to avoid the biggest dating conversation mistakes! — First date conversations can be a little scary. You’re getting to know someone for the first time, and you might be at a loss for what to say. Or you’re afraid of saying the wrong thing. You’re trying to show up as your best, but if there’s some chemistry, you may be awkward and say things you’ll regret. That’s why I’m sharing the top five worst things you can say on a first date and what to say instead. The 5 Worst Things to Say on a First Date 1. Don’t share your insecurities. It’s one thing to be a little self-deprecating. It’s another to share how inferior you feel about your intelligence, looks, income, or anything else. That’s a turn-off. Do: Fake it til you make it. Smile, square your shoulders, and share the good stuff on a first date. What are you proud of? What are you excited about? Share that! 2. Don’t be judgmental. First date
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How to Improve Intimacy in Dating and Relationships After 50

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Learn how to improve intimacy in dating and relationships, especially if you’re over 50. Our bodies change but intimacy can increase! — Dr. Janis Roszler is a board-certified sex therapist and licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people improve intimacy in dating and relationships. Her seven books include Sweet Romance: A Woman’s Guide to Love and Intimacy with Diabetes and Diabetes on Your OWN Terms .  Dr. Janis currently trains sex therapists at the International Institute of Clinical Sexology and is the host of the “Intimate Conversations with Dr. Janis” podcast. In this episode of Last First Date Radio: How can people communicate their sexual needs to their partner?  What’s a good way to communicate medical issues, such as diabetes, to a dating partner?   How can couples enhance the level of intimacy in their relationship? How can people improve their sexual skills?  How can couples keep the fun alive in a long-term relationship? EP 609: Dr. Janis Roszle
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The Dos and Don’ts of Texting in Early Dating

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What are the dos and don’ts of texting in early dating? Discover the top 5 things you should and shouldn’t do when you match online. — The Dos and Don’ts of Texting in Early Dating Texting in early dating can be confusing and frustrating. You match with someone and think there might be chemistry. You want to send a thoughtful text. Should you wait for them to text first? What if you send a text and don’t hear back right away? Or what if they do text back, but they haven’t answered your question or they write way too much? I’m sharing the dos and don’t of early texting to help you feel more empowered and less overwhelmed with texting your online dating match. Dos and Don’ts of Texting in Early Dating Don’ts of Texting in Early Dating 1. Don’t play games about when to text back 2. Don’t use text as the only form of communication  3. Don’t send boring texts 4. Don’t overshare 5. Don’t be too passive Dos of Texting in Early Dating 1. Do text when it works for you 2. Do
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How to Find True Love After Loss

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If you’re a widow or widower looking for love, my podcast guest, Barbara Kenyon, shares how to find true love after loss. — Barbara Kenyon knows a thing or two about finding true love after loss. She’s been widowed twice, both times following a happy and fulfilling marriage. Barbara found true love once again and got married last November. And for the last 25+ years she has been joyfully helping widows and widowers fall in love again following her 7-step process. In this episode of Last First Date Radio: Common fears of widows and widowers who want to date again Re-framing dating to make it less scary The 7-step process for finding true love after widowhood What it’s  like to remarry in your 70s EP 608: Barbara Kenyon – How to Find True Love After Loss Last First Date Radio Dating and relationships don’t have to be so complicated! Join Sandy Weiner, THE dating and relationship coach for people over 40, for this inspirational show about attracting and sustaining
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Online Dating: 5 Reasons Why Men Don’t Write Back

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You match on a dating app. Want to know why men don’t write back? Here are five reasons and what you can do about them! — Online dating can be very frustrating, especially when men don’t write back. You message ten men and get a response from one (or none). Why is that? According to research, men are much less discriminating than women when it comes to swiping right. However, once they have a match, they’re less likely to contact or respond to messages. It seems like the thrill of getting a match is enough for many men. That’s one of the many reasons why online dating can make you want to pull your hair out. But I have 5 tips that explain why men don’t write back and what you can do about it. Online Dating: 5 Reasons Why Men Don’t Write Back 1. He doesn’t like your photos. Men (and women) are visual creatures. You MUST post your best photos online to capture his attention. If you don’t have current photos that show you in several poses (close up, full body, activity shots,
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How Anxious/Avoidant Relationships Can Succeed

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Can anxious/avoidant relationships succeed? My podcast guest, Thais Gibson, is an expert in attachment theory and has great tips for you. — Dr. Thais Gibson is known for her work on attachment theory. She created Gibson Integrated Attachment Theory , an innovative framework uniting traditional attachment theory, developmental psychology insights, and subconscious reprogramming techniques. This framework is reflected in the courses she teaches in The Personal Development School, in her innovative coach training program and in her most recent book, Learning Love .   In this episode of Last First Date Radio: The attachment styles and their impact on relationships How partners with anxious/avoidant styles can succeed How past wounds affect our relationships How to heal past wounds Tips and tools for creating healthier relationships EP 607: Thais Gibson – How Anxious/Avoidant Relationships Can Succeed Last First Date Radio Dating and relationships don’t have to be
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5 Secret to Successful Dating: Mastering Good Communication Skills

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What are the secrets to successful dating, especially in the early stages? Mastering these 5 communication skills! — What’s the secret to successful dating, especially in the early stages? I believe it’s all about how you communicate about the important things. But when you’re just beginning to date, it can be confusing about what’s appropriate to bring up. You’re trying to get to know and understand each other, but what if they’re texting too little or too much? Is it needy or pushy to say anything? What if you’re unsure about what they’re looking for? How do you find out without coming across as too serious early on? You want to know how their last relationship ended, but when and how do you ask? That’s what I’m talking about in this video. 5 Secret to Successful Dating: Mastering Good Communication Skills 1. Knowing when and what to text At the beginning stages of connecting with a stranger you’ve met on a dating app, communication relies on texting. Relationships can be
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