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Now that we’ve moved on from “The Golden Bachelorette” series, I will not bore you with tales of Joan and Chock’s search for a NYC apartment or their product endorsement deals.

Let’s get back to real reality (as opposed to reality TV).

My friend Casey and I have been single and on the apps for some time.

We often call each other when we’ve met someone who gives us (as Carrie Bradshaw from Sex and the City) would call the “Zsa Zsa Zsu.” It’s that hopeful feeling you get in your stomach, head, and other body parts every time you see a person).

But, as Casey and I discussed in our “90 Day Rule” episode, we often discover things about a person over time and travel adventures that can turn the ZZZ into apathy, the friend zone, or even the infamous ick.

Unlike the TV Bachelor franchise, where contestants are likely contractually obligated to pick someone over the course of filming, we don’t HAVE to choose anyone.

That’s why we talked on my podcast about overcoming your fear of being alone, which is fundamentally different from loneliness. You can watch the entire episode here.

As we enter the holiday season, arriving at feasts solo can sometimes plunge us into a state of mini-depression, especially when friends and relatives ask us why we’re still single.

Remind them that being single is not the same as being a “loser” and that holding out for someone spectacular (especially after 50) is a choice and not an indication of a major character flaw.

And, if you need more tips about navigating the holiday feast, watch my podcast interview with a therapist about “Family Feuds.”

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The Geezer-Proofer
Are you a geezer or a beezer? A beezer knows how to be in the moment and looks ahead at any age. We have fun, adventures, laughs, and sometimes great sex. We're curious and open minded. And we know that technology can make our lives better. But what about geezers? Well, they sometimes get stuck. They complain as they watch life pass them by, often from the golf or pickleball court, or that old depressing home that's full of old useless shit.
I, Nancy A. Shenker, am the Geezer Proofer. I've been a C level marketing executive at major brands, an entrepreneur, and tech expert. I'm a writer, speaker, and occasional stand up comic. I'm a mother and a grandmother. I was married for 27 years, I'm now single, and dating for what seems like forever. And yeah, I'm close to 70, but I could pass for 45.
On my podcast, I talk to a bunch of fun, frank, sometimes dirty, and outrageous guests. We all prove that aging is just a state of mind. So think of me as Betty White, Larry David, Irma Bombeck, Tina Turner, and Howard Stern all rolled into one. Lifestyle, relationships, and tech are our jam. Nothing is off limits.