500 Dates in 10 Years

How to Navigate the Weird World of Dating >50: An Introduction

Yeah, that number seems a bit alarming.

And it’s a rough estimate. I didn’t always keep my “Rate Your Date” spreadsheet (but more about that later) or write in a journal.

I just figured I had an average of 100 dates a year since I got divorced. I had a few short-term relationships and one 4-year one along the way.

Spending time working on my own “mishegoss” and learning how to be truly alone were also really critical. I had no idea what I was looking for (or if I was looking at all).

I had no intention of going public with my dating adventures. After all, clients, colleagues, my daughters, and my suitors themselves may all find my writing.

But a media advisor who I trust encouraged me to “go public,” as a means of helping other people who are suddenly (or gradually) single after 50.

Close to a third of us are single after 50 according to Pew Research.

And my single friends of a certain age all have similar complaints, needs, and questions.

So, I picked Valentine’s Day 2022 to launch this new series. I’ll deal with the good, the bad, the ugly, the fibbers, the keepers, the red (and pink) flags, the zombies, the benchers, the NFM (not for me, but perfect for someone else), and FZ (friend zone) suitors.

For those who are tech-challenged or simply want to up their online dating game, I’ll share my wisdom and sometimes wit.

A true romantic, I’m sure we all have our person out there. Or, maybe multiple people. (We’ll touch on open relationships and polyamory too, as well as serial dating.)

Titilated? Curious? On the verge of giving up and just needing some guidance? This publication is for you.

And, if you want a copy of my “Rate Your Date” guidelines and worksheet, be sure to subscribe and you’ll get notified as soon as it’s available. I’ll be adding more video content and workshops as I go.

No guarantees that you’ll find your person. But I’m hoping I can at least make you laugh, think, and “date better” throughout the search.

Happy reading (and dating)!

Why “The Silver Hair Playbook?”

We’re the first generation that will live to close to 100 and remain active. We’ve had careers, sometimes spouses, kids, and mortgages. But now our kids are often grown, our parents are aging or gone, and our jobs are winding down or changing.

What the hell do we do now?

We’re figuring it out together, and perhaps this Playbook will help.

Happy Valentine’s Day 2022!