WHAT THE MEN IN MY LIFE HAVE TAUGHT ME (EVEN AFTER 50)

The reality of stepping out there after a long hiatus—whether you’re divorced or widowed—is anxiety-producing. But what I’ve learned about myself and about men couldn’t have been experienced otherwise. Who knows what you’ll glean from an hour or two (or forty-five minutes, in a few cases) over coffee, or a glass of wine, or dinner. And this is a good thing. Healthy and perhaps even a tad heart warming. And fun, too. Stuff I’ve Picked…

4 TRUTHS ABOUT DATING OVER FIFTY YOU PROBABLY DON’T KNOW

What I learned about relationships from interviewing my characters Who knew two of my main characters were savvy about this dating and relationship thing? Sunny Chanel (Middle Ageish) and Dana Narvana (Eat Your Heart Out) proved, in this post, that I have a few things to learn. Besides, I have a secret.  Too often, my inner voice is my characters from my novels arguing with me while I’m writing. This past week they schooled me…

Dating AFTER 50: ARE YOU MAKING ANY OF THESE ONLINE DATING MISTAKES?

New to online dating? Don’t make these boo boos. And pull on your rhino suit because internet dating is not for the thin of skin. THE BASICS 1. You Don’t Realize Online Dating Is Tough  If you haven’t dated in twenty years, it’s good to know this. Don’t let it stop you. How is it tough? Anonymity often leads to bad behavior. I’d say that rudeness sometimes rules, but it isn’t that simple. I’ll give…