Dating After 50 with Robin

What happens when the weather gets colder, the holidays get closer, and suddenly being in a relationship sounds a whole lot more appealing? Welcome to cuffing season. In this episode of Dating After 50 with Robin , we're talking about why people may feel a stronger pull toward relationships during the fall and winter, and why that desire can get especially complicated after 50. Are you genuine...

I Am Lovable: What Ted Lasso Gets Right About Dating After 50 What happens when a dating app asks you to describe yourself in just three words? In a recent Ted Lasso episode, Ted struggles with that exact question while creating a dating profile. What seems like a funny little dating-app moment turns into something much deeper when he eventually lands on three powerful words: I am lovable. And hon...

We've all been told to look for the spark. The butterflies. The instant chemistry. That feeling that makes your heart race and your mind obsess. But what if we've been confusing chemistry with compatibility? In this episode of Reality Talk , we're exploring why chemistry can sometimes lead us straight into unhealthy relationships—and why calm, consistent love can feel surprisingly unfa...

What happens when you stop going into dating situations hoping to be chosen and start paying attention to how you feel? I went to a rooftop singles event for people in their 50s and 60s and decided to practice exactly what I teach: stay open, check in with my nervous system, have meaningful conversations, and let go of the outcome. Two men asked for my number, but that wasn't the biggest win o...

Three dates? 90 days? Whenever it feels right? Dating after 50 may come with more experience, but that doesn’t mean we’ve figured out the sex question. In this episode of Dating After 50 with Robin , we’re having a fun, candid conversation about sex, chemistry, boundaries, the 90-day dating idea, and why urgency around sex may be something worth paying attention to . Because maybe the better quest...

We've all heard the fairy tale... Somewhere out there is "The One." Your soulmate. Your perfect match. The person you're destined to spend forever with. But what if we've misunderstood what that really means? In this episode of Dating After 50: Reality Talk , I'm sharing why my perspective on soulmates, destiny, and lasting love has changed over the years. We'll explo...

Have you noticed that most singles events are either designed for people in their 20s and 30s... or they assume that once you're over 50, all you want to do is visit museums and attend afternoon lectures? In this episode of Dating After 50 , we're talking about the dating industry's biggest blind spot: vibrant, active singles over 50 who still want to dance, laugh, flirt, travel, and m...

What if Love Is Blind created a season just for singles over 50? The UK season got Robin thinking: Would dating actually be easier if we couldn't see each other first? No dating profile. No carefully chosen photos. No height listed. No job title. No immediate decision about whether someone is your "type." Just conversation. In this episode of Dating After 50 with Robin , Robin imagin...

BONUS Episode “What do you bring to the table?” If you've been dating lately, you've probably heard this question — or some version of it. And I have to tell you: I hate it. Because when did dating become a job interview? Do I need to bring my résumé? References? A list of accomplishments? Should I prepare a PowerPoint explaining why I'd make an excellent girlfriend? In this episode of...

Have you ever watched a dating video and thought, "Something about this just doesn't sit right with me..." ? That's exactly what happened when I came across a popular video about the "womanly gestures" that supposedly make a man fall in love. Here's the thing... it wasn't the advice itself that bothered me. It was the message underneath it. For decades, many of us were taught that our job was to m...

What if dating after 50 isn't about finding more people to date—but getting much better at recognizing who is actually capable of building a healthy relationship with you? In this episode of Dating After 50 with Robin , I'm diving into Chantal Heide's provocative book, No More Assholes: Your 7 Step Guide to Saying Goodbye to Guys and Finding the Real Man You're Looking For. Despite...

In this episode of Dating After 50 with Robin , I'm sharing the relationship lessons that took me decades to learn. After exploring The Rules and modern dating advice in our last episode, I realized something important: the most powerful dating rules aren't about texting, timing, or strategy. They're about staying connected to yourself while searching for love. These are the Soul Rules...

Stop Trying to Be Chosen: The Dating Shift Every Woman Over 50 Needs Dating advice often tells us to get clear about what we want in a partner. But there’s a question I think matters even more: Who do you want to be when you’re in love — and who are you no longer willing to lose to have it? In this episode of Dating After 50 with Robin , we’re taking a popular piece of dating advice and going much...

I saw a TikTok that stopped me in my tracks, in the best possible way. A woman noticed her partner on his phone and asked to see it. He handed it over, and what she found wasn't suspicious. It was adorable. He had a “cheat sheet” of all her favorite things, her favorite color, her orders from different restaurants, and the little details he didn't want to forget. He was embarrassed. She lo...

In this episode of Dating After 50 with Robin , we're diving into one of the most influential dating books of all time: The Rules. For decades, women were told to play hard to get, wait three days before calling, never text first, and let men do all the pursuing. But did those rules actually work, or did they leave many of us confused, disconnected, and second-guessing ourselves? Inspired by a...

Have you ever had a man tell you, "You're intimidating" ? Not because you're arrogant or unkind, but because you've built a full, adventurous, meaningful life. In this episode of Dating After 50 with Robin , we're talking about the unexpected challenge that can come with thriving after 50. What happens when you've done the inner work, built your confidence, and create...

Are You Dating… or Defending Yourself? After heartbreak, divorce, ghosting, or disappointment, it's natural to become more cautious. But when does healthy discernment quietly turn into emotional self-protection? In this episode of Dating After 50 with Robin , Robin Richardson explores the subtle difference between dating from confidence and dating from fear. Inspired by a conversation about ho...

What’s the difference between a “nice guy” and a genuinely good man? And why do so many women over 50 stop being impressed by charm, polished words, or performative kindness? In this episode of Dating After 50 with Robin , Robin Richardson (Your Psychic Girlfriend) shares a powerful insight inspired by a young male TikTok creator who explained the difference between “nice” and truly good men in a...

The fantasy isn't the hockey player. The fantasy is being pursued, prioritized, and emotionally chosen. Millions of women are obsessed with Elle Kennedy's  Off-Campus  series. But is it really about the hockey players... or is something deeper happening? In this episode of Dating After 50 with Robin , Robin explores why these wildly popular romance novels resonate with women of all ages an...

What does "low effort" actually mean in dating? Hint: It's not about money. In this episode of Dating After 50 with Robin , Robin explores why so many women over 50 are tired of one-sided relationships, mixed signals, and doing all the emotional heavy lifting. We'll talk about: What low effort really looks like Why dating apps may encourage low-effort behavior The difference betw...

For decades, women were taught how to be good partners. Be patient. Be understanding. Be supportive. Don't ask for too much. Keep the peace. Give him space. Sound familiar? But what if some of the relationship advice we've been following was designed for a world that no longer exists? In this episode of Dating After 50, Robin Richardson explores a provocative question inspired by Susan Hya...

Grey divorce is rising, and more women over 50 are finding themselves rebuilding their lives after long-term marriages end. But what nobody talks about is how emotionally disorienting this chapter can be. Because grey divorce is not just the end of a relationship. It’s often the unraveling of identity, routine, emotional safety, future plans, and the version of yourself that existed inside the mar...

Why are so many women over 50 stepping away from dating? And is it really because they’ve “given up on love”… or is something much deeper happening? In this episode of Dating After 50 with Robin , Robin Richardson (Your Psychic Girlfriend) explores the emotional, cultural, and nervous system shifts happening for women in midlife and why more women are becoming deeply protective of their peace, ene...

Why do so many men over 50 seem emotionally available at first… only to pull away once real intimacy begins? In this episode of Dating After 50 with Robin , Robin Richardson (Your Psychic Girlfriend) dives deep into avoidant attachment in older men and why this pattern can feel especially painful and confusing in midlife dating. We explore: what avoidant attachment actually is why emotional withdr...

Dating after 50 is not just “dating with wrinkles.” It’s deeper, more intentional, more emotionally layered, and honestly, the old advice just doesn’t cut it anymore. In today’s episode of Dating After 50 with Robin , we’re talking about the viral “here’s what women want” dating advice floating around online and breaking down what’s actually true, what feels performative, and what emotionally matu...