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Coaching a Widow Who Wants Another Chance at Love

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In this podcast episode, I coach a widow, Katherine, who wants another chance at love after losing her husband three years ago. — On today’s podcast episode, I’m coaching a widow who wants another chance at love. This is a one-time session with “Katherine”, a woman I’d never met before. My hope is that through this coaching session, not only will I have helped Katherine with her dating challenges, but you will find parts of her experience that resonate with you as well.  EP 611: Coaching a Widow Who Wants Another Chance at Love 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 healthy relationships. You’ll learn the most effective tools for transforming the way you date, mate, and relate. Listen to interviews with top experts and cutting edge authors, plus hear LIVE COACHING SESSIONS to help you go on y...

Developing a Thicker Skin in Dating

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If you don’t develop a thicker skin in dating, it will take a hit on your self-worth. Here’s how to stop taking things personally in dating! — It’s important to develop a thicker skin in dating, especially if you’re dating online, or you’ll soon burn out or question your self-worth. It’s hard to stay positive with all the ghosting, bread crumbing, sexual comments, and unkind or un-engaging messages. The key to developing a thicker skin is not taking anything personally. It’s about having the ability to bounce back and let whatever happens roll off your back. Even the most sensitive person can do this. Here are five valuable tips for developing a thicker skin in dating.  5 Ways to Develop a Thicker Skin in Dating 1. Separate fact from story When someone we’re dating says or does something that hurts, we often make up a story about why they did that. It’s important to realize that the thoughts in our head are assumptions, not necessarily truths. We don’t know why that per...

Do Dating Apps Really Suck?

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Do dating apps really suck, or can we find a way to make them work for us without all the stress and disappointment? — How can we make dating apps work for us? My podcast guest, Carla Romo, is an international certified dating and relationship coach who’s helped close to 1,000 women and men push through their BS (blind sides) so they can thrive in dating, get over breakups and make relationships everlasting. She’s the author of Contagious Love, a speaker and former podcast co-host. In this episode: Why people burnout on apps  Do the apps really suck?  How to make the apps work for you The top 2 things to do to find dating app success  The sneaky red flags on dating apps EP 610: Carla Romo – Do Dating Apps Really Suck? 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 healthy relationshi...

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...

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? ...

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....

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 s...

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, ...