Dating in Your 40s and Up: Red Flags, Real Talk, and Finding the Fun Again | EP 5

A Holistic Dose

May 26, 2025•43 min•Season 1Ep. 5

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Episode description

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 Swiping

Discover 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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