Dating in Midlife

In this episode of Feedbag, Nat Lauzon and Rupert dive into the world of midlife dating, sharing their personal experiences and insights from their four-year relationship. They discuss the challenges of online dating, the importance of profiles, and the dynamics of first impressions. The conversation also touches on bad date stories, red flags, and green flags in dating, as well as the etiquette of paying on dates. With humour and honesty, they explore what it's like to navigate the dating scene in your 50s.

Takeaways

Midlife dating can be fun and rewarding.

Online dating profiles should be engaging and honest.

Both men and women experience challenges in online dating.

Reading profiles is crucial for making a connection.

Humour and creativity in profiles can attract attention.

Bad date stories often reveal red flags.

Green flags include humour and genuine interests in profiles.

Paying on dates can reflect respect and intention.

Navigating weirdness is part of dating in your 50s.

Communication is key in any relationship.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Midlife Dating

02:51 The Journey of Online Dating

06:05 Experiences with Dating Profiles

08:54 The Importance of Personal Connection

10:17 DMs from dummies

14:03 Green Flags/Red Flags

14:41 Navigating Bad Dates

16:25: Rupert and Nat Bad Date Stories

28:30: Dating Emojis

26:47. Who Pays?

32:30: When Do You Google Someone?

35:00. Something Nat Hates

Keywords

midlife dating, online dating, dating apps, dating profiles, bad date stories, red flags, green flags, dating advice, relationships, dating in your 50s