Dating After 50 with Robin

What happens when more men over 50 decide they don't want to remarry? At first glance, it may sound discouraging—but it may actually be creating healthier dating opportunities for emotionally available women. In this episode of Dating After 50 with Robin , we're exploring one of the biggest shifts happening in midlife dating. Both men and women are becoming more intentional, more protective of the...

Why did I stop using dating apps after 50? It wasn’t because I gave up on love. It was because I started noticing that dating apps were changing the way I felt about dating, men, and even relationships. Instead of feeling hopeful and curious, I was becoming frustrated, guarded, and, if I’m being truthful, a little cynical. In this episode of Dating After 50 , I’m sharing why I stepped away from da...

Forget Love Languages: What’s Your Apology Language? We’ve all heard about love languages. But have you ever thought about your apology language ? I hadn’t — until a man at a singles event asked me about it. And that one question got me thinking: Maybe one of the most important things to know about someone you’re dating isn’t just how they show love. Maybe it’s how they handle things when they get...

Why do some people jump into a new relationship almost immediately after a divorce or breakup, while others take years before they're ready to love again? In this episode of Dating After 50 with Robin , we're looking beyond the usual advice about rebound relationships and asking a much more important question: What happens to our sense of self when a long-term relationship ends, and what c...

What if the biggest reason dating feels exhausting isn't because you're doing it wrong... but because we've all been taught to think about it the wrong way? In this first episode of Dating After 50 with Robin , Robin Richardson invites you to step away from the pressure of swiping, evaluating, and searching for "the one" and into a completely new way of meeting people. Instea...

If a man can go days without talking to you, should you pull back, give him space, and wait for him to chase you? I think we're asking the wrong question. In this episode of Dating After 50 , I'm challenging the popular dating advice that teaches women how to make a man miss them, pursue them, or reach out. The goal isn't to get better at being chosen. The better question is: Do I like...

Would you remarry after 50? This conversation asks a question that we all may have thought about.

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...