Τα καλύτερα Later Dater Today podcast (2024)

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#55 Listener Question Updates and Follow-ups: Jennifer, Ranjani and Bryan 10:43

4M ago10:43

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To listen to full episodes of Jennifer, Ranjani and Bryan check out episodes 14,51 and 54! Lakshmi was named among the "Best Guests of 2023" on tech and culture podcast PIVOT with Kara Swisher & Scott Galloway. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-friends-of-pivot/id1073226719?i=1000639439067 Help keep the The Later Dater Today podcast ad-fre…

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#54 "How am I Supposed to Find a Relationship When I Feel Dead Inside?" Listener Question from Bryan, 51 21:50

4M ago21:50

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Dead inside? Emotionally Unavailable? Let's take a closer look at what people. especially Later Dater Men might actually mean when they claim emotional unavailability. The piece I co-authored with exceptional futurists from The Institute for The Future! https://medium.com/foresight-matters/who-is-controlling-our-romantic-futures-and-what-your-heart…

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#53 "What If Being Single Is Actually An Orientation?" -Paul, 49 14:51

4M ago14:51

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What if being single wasn't about NOT having a relationship or even looking for one, but feeling like your truest, best self is expressed when you are single? With more and more people actively choosing to be single, this is a great question and topic for Later Daters to ponder. Listen in as Lakshmi discusses another group that is overlooked; peopl…

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#52 Why You Should Go to Your High School Reunion & Why Reunions Matter More Than Ever 19:07

4M ago19:07

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To reunion or not to reunion? Reunions can feel like a different sort of decision as a later dater. For some reunions are exciting for others the thought can be excruciating. In this episode Lakshmi explores the value of going to reunions for Later Daters Today and why reunions in general are really important as we get older. This IS NOT about a ne…

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#51: "Why am I glad to be divorced but sad about being single?" Listener Question from Ranjani, 47 24:28

5M ago24:28

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Glad to be divorced but sad about being single? YYes, you can be glad about something behind you and sad about something in front of you. Listen in as Lakshmi reacts and reflects on Ranjani's story of being at a dinner party as a newly divorced woman in a sea of couples. This episode explores the journey from divorcee to single and how each represe…

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#50 "What are the Pros & Cons of Staying Single vs. Dating?" Listener Question from Paul, 49 24:47

5M ago24:47

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Is It Better to Stay Single or Date and Find a Relationship? - Celebrating Our 50th Episode!In this episode, we dive into a thought-provoking question from Paul, a 49-year-old listener who wants to know: Is it better to stay single or seek out a relationship? It's a question that hits different during the Later Dater window when there is no longer …

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#49 How to Rethink Long Distance Relationships Today 19:35

5M ago19:35

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Episodes mentioned in this episode The Afterlife Set-Up (a true story of two 80 year olds who reconnected and fell in love during the pandemic. Lakshmi's LinkedIn post on Long Distance Relationships and Remote Work Lakshmi was named among the "Best Guests of 2023" on tech and culture podcast PIVOT with Kara Swisher & Scott Galloway. https://podcast…

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#48 How to Move to Friendship (After Having Feelings) 23:45

5M ago23:45

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There's more to the "Let's Be Friends" transition in modern dating and it's often overlooked. The order of how relationships progress has changed and this switch in order explains a lot. This is a critical thing for Later Daters to consider. Lakshmi was named among the "Best Guests of 2023" on tech and culturepodcast PIVOT with Kara Swisher & Scott…

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#47 How to Date Like an Athlete (Without Playing Games) 16:30

6M ago16:30

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What is dating was sport rather than a game? How would that change things and what kind of athlete are you? Lakshmi explores and develops and analogy that could change your "game". Lakshmi was named among the "Best Guests of 2023" on tech and culturepodcast PIVOT with Kara Swisher & Scott Galloway.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-friends-…

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#46 How to Think About Money & Compatibility 18:04

6M ago18:04

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Season 2 Premiere: Is there another way to talk about and navigate money as a topic? Could we even turn it into another way to connect? Well, yes we can. There are so many different ways to think about and explore whether you have compatible ideas around the idea of money. Lakshmi was named among the "Best Guests of 2023" on tech and culturepodcast…

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Season 2: Preview & Research Updates 16:43

6M ago16:43

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A preview of forthcoming episodes, the tone of Season 2 and what we are researching now. Expect a season full of "How To" episodes now that the foundation has been set. Lakshmi was named among the "Best Guests of 2023" on tech and culture podcast PIVOT with Kara Swisher & Scott Galloway. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-friends-of-pivot/i…

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Dating Climate Change and Why Golden And Later Are Different 11:27

6M ago11:27

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If you have found value in The Later Dater Today podcast and if you believe that we need fun, relatable and useful content for dating during this part of life, please consider supporting Lakshmi and the show by buying her a coffee via the link below. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/later_Lakshmi Lakshmi was named among the "Best Guests of 2023" on tec…

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"State of Date" Meditation/Prep Talk 5:35

7M ago5:35

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If you have found value in this podcast or in this meditation, please consider supporting and keeping The Later Dater Today ad-free here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/later_lakshmi Lakshmi was named among the "Best Guests of 2023" on tech and culture podcast PIVOT with Kara Swisher & Scott Galloway. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-friend…

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#45 How to Get Into a "State of Date" 13:38

7M ago13:38

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Lakshmi is taking a one month hiatus. Want to support her milestone of 45 episodes and keep The Later Dater Today ad-free? Consider throwing her a few bucks. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/later_Lakshmi Stay tuned for a Bonus Episode with the meditation pulled out for easy use. Later Dater today episodes referenced in this meditation Everyone's a Mus…

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#44 How to Play the "Mid-Range" Game 17:44

7M ago17:44

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We assign moral judgment to ideas of how long or short a relationship goal is. But what if distance has nothing to do with whether or not a trip is worth it? A great companion episode to this is "Longer Doesn't Always Mean Stronger." Lakshmi was named among the "Best Guests of 2023" on tech and culture podcast PIVOT with Kara Swisher & Scott Gallow…

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#43 How To Do A "Crush Audit" 23:45

8M ago23:45

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The companion episode to this is Episode 19: The Death of The Crush Crushes are an incredibly important part our heart's history. As a Later Dater you may not have looked closely at people at moments where you developed a crush. It's worth taking a minute to look closely as these as you embark or keep on keeping on in your dating journey. Ditch the…

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#42 How to Set Yourself Up & The Lodge Line 11:50

8M ago11:50

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This episode includes tips on how to help the people who want to set you up, describe you in way that is about more than simply how great you are. One that paints a picture that might stick with someone long before they meet you. For more detail and color on crafting a set up story listen to Lakshmi's interview on the Pivot Podcast! Lakshmi was nam…

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#41 The Unlisted Approach 18:30

8M ago18:30

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It's understandable that we make lists to keep us organized and focused on what we want. But where does that kind of approach actually help and where is it actually inefficient? References in this episode Episode 39: Finding Connection In Contrast Lakshmi was named among the "Best Guests of 2023" on tech and culture podcast PIVOT with Kara Swisher …

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#40 "Will I Ever Feel That Way Again?": Listener Question from Gabe, 57 18:20

8M ago18:20

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After 20 years of marriage, Gabe, 57 is a year into his dating journey and he's wondering if he'll ever feel "that way" again. Let's get clear on all the kinds of experiences, moments and feelings that you have to look forward to as a Later Dater. Breaking these down and getting clear can change how you date. Mentioned in this episode: "I haven't d…

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#39 Finding Connection in Contrast and Differences 21:35

8M ago21:35

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Share this with anyone who thinks that they "must" date someone who has the same relationship history as them (divorced, kids, didn't marry, widowed) etc. The best part about Later Daters today is the diversity of choices that were made by people. Listen in as Lakshmi walks you through how you think about connecting even if you lived very different…

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#38 Ask For Focus Instead of a Relationship 16:08

9M ago16:08

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Be sure to follow on Instagram as we begin bringing concepts from the podcast to life. https://www.instagram.com/the_later_dater_today In this episode we'll walk you through a plan for how to ask for focus - which might actually make more sense in today's world where our attention can be splintered across devices, screens, thoughts and yes, people.…

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Valentine's Bonus: The Afterlife Set-Up 32:37

9M ago32:37

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A much longer format and style than the Later Dater Today podcast, we bring you the true story of two 80 somethings who reconnected and fell in love during the pandemic after 40 years apart. This is more "Golden" than "Later" but a true and hopeful story has no age. Enjoy! To read more about the precursor podcast to The Later Dater Today, read Vani…

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#37 The Root of Finding the Right Person 13:06

9M ago13:06

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It's been a big week and it will be a big week. Why might it be more important to think of reasons to root for someone rather than trying to figure out if they're right for you? It's time to mention the relationship of the year without having them be the central spectacle. There is honestly something to be learned from the unfolding of their relati…

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#36 Signs of Success vs Signs of Striving 15:37

9M ago15:37

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Success seems like a quality we should look for in.people we date. But what is success and what if something like the quality of striving is more important now? Maybe you're wondering what striving is. Listen in as Lakshmi talks about the difference and offers tools on how to assess the degree to which someone is striving in their life. Mentioned i…

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#35 Artificial Intelligence And The Later Dater 22:55

9M ago22:55

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An important overview of what to expect as AI continues to unfold itself into modern dating culture. The Later Dater Today is about more than how to date today - it's also about understanding what's happening in dating and where it's headed so that you can navigate it all. To hear more in depth coverage of AI and the Future of Dating check out the …

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#34 The Issue With Dating "Goals" 16:38

10M ago16:38

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Listen in on a new way to think about the dating goals that matter today for a Later Dater. It was way less to do with how much you date but rather how you interact with the world - keeping your interaction and connection muscles strong. A few episodes are referenced to revisit and actually apply the lesson outlined in the episode in addition to si…

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#33 Go Ahead and Age Yourself 18:09

10M ago18:09

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Let's discuss one dimension of "age" culture around the idea of what it means to "age yourself". Lakshmi dives into these common expressions that can feel more like we should hide our rage rather than use it as a point of connection; especially between Later Daters. And you'll hear a practical way to rewire whatever you think about your age as she …

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#32 Organic Connections Today and The Power of Tupperware 28:45

10M ago28:45

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Let's dive into the gradual decline of everyday organic moments instead of any "resolution" type content, This isn't meant to be a bummer, it's meant to remind you of things we've lost along the way. It's not just tech and the pandemic. And if we understand a bit more about what happened we can tap into some of our 20th Century wiring:) Lakshmi was…

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#31 Rethinking Wasted Time In Dating 21:30

10M ago21:30

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Conversations about modern dating can often revolve around an intense desire to "not waste time". Let's dig into it. As we get older, we might feel like time is not on our side, but maybe it's on our side in a new way. If you have some time to think more about time, we recommend Episode 15: "Longer Doesn't Always Mean Stronger" Lakshmi was named am…

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#30 The Heartbreak Plan For Later Daters 26:49

11M ago26:49

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After many conversations with Later Daters, Lakshmi heard something to the effect of "I just can't get hurt or risk having my heartbroken as I date." We get it. So let's take a look at this common concern and talk about it before, instead of after, it happens. Lakshmi was named among the "Best Guests of 2023" on tech and culture podcast PIVOT with …

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#29 What Gen Z Understands About Dating, Why It Matters and Why They Love Gen X 14:15

11M ago14:15

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Between the introduction of Tinder and the 2020 pandemic we have a decade of swiping behind us. Tinder made its mark because it brought an influx of singles (20 somethings) into a dating pool that nobody ever thought they'd find themselves in. Now that same demographic but a different generation is rejecting it. What can we learn about how to bette…

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#28 What Do You Find Attractive...Today? 15:25

11M ago15:25

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Listen in as Lakshmi shares how Later Daters are rethinking and revisiting what they even think is attractive. This is about more than just exploring other "types" this is about taking a look at what might be attractive today...what attributes, traits and qualities matter to you more now? They may or may not be what they used to be. Lakshmi was nam…

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#27 Beyond "The Gratitude" Question: A Thanksgiving Episode 8:13

12M ago8:13

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Not to knock the tradition of asking "What are you grateful for?" at Thanksgiving but with all we now know about the importance of questions there's got to be something better. Lakshmi was named among the "Best Guests of 2023" on tech and culture podcast PIVOT with Kara Swisher & Scott Galloway. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-friends-of…

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#26 The Role of Place And Space On A Date 8:01

12M ago8:01

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Ever think: I need to come up with better date ideas? Before you begin googling "novel date ideas" first consider the role of space and how to make the circumstances around you work for you. In this short 9 minute episode Lakshmi discusses how environment might affect your ability to get to know people and how you can make this work for you. Lakshm…

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#25 It's Easy To Meet But Harder To Connect: A Key Later Dater Insight 17:38

1y ago17:38

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This simple but important insight lives at the center of The Later Dater Today: It's Become Easy To Meet But Harder To Connect. Later Dater Today Host, Lakshmi walks you through the difference between meeting and connecting and how simply understand this difference can make all the difference. Learn more at www.thelaterdatertoday.com Follow us on I…

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#24 Meg Ryan's New Movie and Reconnecting With Someone From Your Past 14:37

1y ago14:37

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What Happens Later Trailer, Starring Meg Ryan & David Duchovny https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zceSigCGWSQ The Afterlife Set-up: Two 80-somethings reconnect in the pandemic after being set-up by a spirit from the beyond. Hear the incredible story here: https://www.pairedbythepeople.com/featuredepisodes/project-three-x6djm-dz7lj Who's a Later Dater?…

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#23 "I've Never Been Married And Feel Like It's A Mark Against Me": Listener Question from Susanna, 46 18:34

1y ago18:34

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Why you should listen to this episode: Not getting married isn't and shouldn't feel like a mark against you. But it's easy to feel or think that it is. But EVERY Later Dater can potentially feel like there is a label slapped on them (divorced, never married, widowed, married multiple times). It's what we make it mean that matters. Who's a Later Dat…

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#22 Don't Date Someone You Like 11:42

1y ago11:42

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Why you should listen to this episode: Being so focused on "liking" someone might actually be getting in the way of connecting with them. Who's a Later Dater? Anyone who feels they are dating later in life, or feels like they are just getting their head wrapped around how they want to date in today's world. Dating later in life has changed. And Lat…

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#21 Later Dater Labels and Stigmas 10:33

1y ago10:33

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Why you should listen to this episode: Stigmas can be ways that we label and categorize people and ourselves in the modern dating world. But what are stigmas really and how can they be something that might even bring you closer to people you meet? Who's a Later Dater? Anyone who feels they are dating later in life, or feels like they are just getti…

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#20 The Shape of Your Heart vs. Your Relationship History 10:40

1y ago10:40

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Why you should listen to this episode: As a Later Dater you might be looking for different ways and words to describe where you've been and what you're looking for now. The idea of taking a look at the "shape" of your heart might actually tell you more than the standard question "what's your relationship history?" Who's a Later Dater? Anyone who fe…

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#19 The Death of The Crush: And Why Your Past Crushes Matter Today 15:27

1y ago15:27

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Why you should listen to this episode: As a Later Dater tapping into memories of crushes can offer clues to who you were and what you found attractive before a dating culture driven by dating apps. Who's a Later Dater? Anyone who feels they are dating later in life, or feels like they are just getting their head wrapped around how they want to date…

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#18 Top Traits of Later Daters Today 11:36

1y ago11:36

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Why you should listen to this episode: Being a great Later Dater means way more than building a good profile. We've become a culture so obsessed with marketing ourselves that we sometimes forget what it means to actually be good at dating. Who's a Later Dater? Anyone who feels they are dating later in life, or feels like they are just getting their…

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#17 How Do I Meet Women If I Don’t Want To Use Dating Apps?: Listener Question from Graham, 56 12:37

1y ago12:37

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Why you should listen to this episode: The idea of meeting people outside of the apps is being asked more and more while it feels like there are fewer and fewer options for it. But as Later Daters you might actually have the skill and experience to be less reliant on the apps. Who's a Later Dater? Anyone who feels they are dating later in life, or …

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#16 "Being Open" as a Later Dater 14:28

1y ago14:28

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Why you should listen to this episode: It's worth taking the time to think about exactly what you mean by "being open" when it comes to dating.Otherwise, "being open" can turn into concessions you're willing to make rather than possibilities you're willing to invite. Who's a Later Dater? Anyone who feels they are dating later in life, or feels like…

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#15 Longer Doesn't Always Mean Stronger: Better Ways To Measure Romantic Impact 11:10

1y ago11:10

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Why you should listen to this episode: Length of time doesn't always equal strength and depth. Go ahead and have a little laugh, but this is an important thing to remember as a Later Dater so that you don't project to far into the future. Who's a Later Dater? Anyone who feels they are dating later in life, or feels like they are just getting their …

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#14 "I Haven't Dated Since 1999": Listener Question from Jennifer, 48 16:19

1y ago16:19

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Why you should listen to this episode: A tendency among Later Daters is to let numbers get in the way of moving forward. Numbers seem like facts and simple true statements until we kick them around a bit. Whether its age, height, weight or years, it's worth building a solid relationship with the numbers in your life. Who's a Later Dater? Anyone who…

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#13 "I Don't Want To Repeat The Past": Listener Question from Mark, 52 11:30

1y ago11:30

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Why you should listen to this episode: A common thought and block among Later Daters is "Will I repeat the past?" And while this seems like a smart high level strategy, it can actually keep you in confusion, swirl and wrap you in a nice cloak of judgmental energy. Who's a Later Dater? Anyone who feels they are dating later in life, or feels like th…

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#12 Heartbreak And The Later Dater Part 2: The Overlooked Value of Heartache 13:21

1+ y ago13:21

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Why you should listen to this episode: In this 2nd part on heartbreak and heartache, Lakshmi goes into one of the easy-to-overlook benefits when you're moving through hurt and disappointment. Our culture talks more about heartbreak and heartache as things we must "get over" rather than things we might "get into." This refreshing perspective might h…

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#11 Do I Want To Deal With This? How to Listen to Someone Else's Less-Than-Perfect Past 9:19

1+ y ago9:19

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Why you should listen to this episode: Lakshmi shares a strategy for Later Daters on how to skillfully listen and respond to a person's less than perfect past. Discover how to best build a connection when someone opens up about their perceived "baggage" and turn it into a connective experience you can feel good about. Who is a Later Dater? Anyone w…

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#10 Heartbreak and The Later Dater Part 1: Why You Never Want To Outgrow It 13:49

1+ y ago13:49

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In this episode, Lakshmi explores one of the most universal human experiences - heartbreak - and why it is different for a Later Dater. Whether you're currently going through heartache or have in the past, this episode will provide insight and perspective for those looking to process and own this challenging and humbling experience. Learn more at w…

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