Dating While Gray™

In the first episode of our new microcast, Speed Dating While Gray, a matchmaker makes a provocative, off-topic comment about Laura’s gray hair. Our Sponsors: * Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code DATINGWHILEGRAY for a great deal: happymammoth.com * Check out OSEA and use my code DATINGWHILEGRAY for a great deal: oseamalibu.com * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/datingwhilegray * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/DATINGWHILEGRAY Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Longtime dating coach Damona Hoffman offers practical and optimistic insights from her book, “F the Fairy Tale: Rewrite the Dating Myths and Live Your Own Love Story.” Plus, listeners share their true stories about the search for love. Our Sponsors: * Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code DATINGWHILEGRAY for a great deal: happymammoth.com * Check out OSEA and use my code DATINGWHILEGRAY for a great deal: oseamalibu.com * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/datingwhilegray * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/DATINGWHILEGRAY Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Does the number 1 rule in real estate value also apply to finding new love? Hometown dating field reports are filed by listeners including Marina, in Denmark’s capital city; and relational coach Diana Lockett, in a ruggedly scenic part of Canada. Our Sponsors: * Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code DATINGWHILEGRAY for a great deal: happymammoth.com * Check out OSEA and use my code DATINGWHILEGRAY for a great deal: oseamalibu.com * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/datingwhilegray * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/DATINGWHILEGRAY Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Listener Stacy is mulling over a marriage proposal. History and tradition suggest that’s the ultimate romantic commitment expression. But at our age, does it make financial sense? For help answering that question, Laura calls on two experts: a financial planner, and a prenup attorney. Our Sponsors: * Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code DATINGWHILEGRAY for a great deal: happymammoth.com * Check out OSEA and use my code DATINGWHILEGRAY for a great deal: oseamalibu.com * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/datingwhilegray * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/DATINGWHILEGRAY Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Maybe we’re doing it, maybe we’re not. Maybe we want to, maybe we don’t. We might be thinking about it … intimacy coach Anna Marti offers insights for all of us, plus Cate and other listeners share their concerns. Our Sponsors: * Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code DATINGWHILEGRAY for a great deal: happymammoth.com * Check out OSEA and use my code DATINGWHILEGRAY for a great deal: oseamalibu.com * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/datingwhilegray * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/DATINGWHILEGRAY Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

What happens when a journalist covering the older-dating beat tries to get real about a TV show? Listeners weigh in with their opinions – about The Golden Bachelor and also, everything Laura said about it for Slate’s recap podcast. Our Sponsors: * Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code DATINGWHILEGRAY for a great deal: happymammoth.com * Check out OSEA and use my code DATINGWHILEGRAY for a great deal: oseamalibu.com * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/datingwhilegray * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/DATINGWHILEGRAY Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

With true stories and expert insights, host Laura Stassi continues her journalistic mission to uncover and share what it takes to make and keep new love connections in the later years of life. Our Sponsors: * Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code DATINGWHILEGRAY for a great deal: happymammoth.com * Check out OSEA and use my code DATINGWHILEGRAY for a great deal: oseamalibu.com * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/datingwhilegray * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/DATINGWHILEGRAY Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

An online encounter has Laura wondering: When it comes to older heterosexual dating, are women trying to school men? Weighing in are widower Steve, a feminist who bristles at traditional advice; and Kevin, who’s still feeling the sting of the gray divorce his wife initiated. Our Sponsors: * Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code DATINGWHILEGRAY for a great deal: happymammoth.com * Check out OSEA and use my code DATINGWHILEGRAY for a great deal: oseamalibu.com * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/datingwhilegray * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/DATINGWHILEGRAY Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

When couples mix business and pleasure, can both their romantic and work partnerships survive and thrive? Laura talks with “accidental CEO” Allison, and home-building entrepreneur Karen. This episode sponsored by Edgespace. Our Sponsors: * Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code DATINGWHILEGRAY for a great deal: happymammoth.com * Check out OSEA and use my code DATINGWHILEGRAY for a great deal: oseamalibu.com * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/datingwhilegray * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/DATINGWHILEGRAY Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

With five committed relationships in 20 years, the apps are panning out for listener Jean. Plus, two former Dating While Gray guests randomly connect online and make a dinner date. Laura tags along and then uncovers what happened afterward. Was it a love hit … or a miss? Our Sponsors: * Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code DATINGWHILEGRAY for a great deal: happymammoth.com * Check out OSEA and use my code DATINGWHILEGRAY for a great deal: oseamalibu.com * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/datingwhilegray * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/DATINGWHILEGRAY Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

After counting up the romantic encounters she’s had this year, Laura asks older singles for their numbers. Tea spillers include Vinnie and Rachel; Kevin, who discovers three times is not the charm; and Allison, who widens her Zip code parameters. Our Sponsors: * Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code DATINGWHILEGRAY for a great deal: happymammoth.com * Check out OSEA and use my code DATINGWHILEGRAY for a great deal: oseamalibu.com * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/datingwhilegray * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/DATINGWHILEGRAY Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

A dating site profile question leads Laura to explore cannabis use among older daters. Dosages, smoking vs. ingesting, medical and bedroom benefits … listeners weigh in with their cautionary tales, tips, and true stories. Our Sponsors: * Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code DATINGWHILEGRAY for a great deal: happymammoth.com * Check out OSEA and use my code DATINGWHILEGRAY for a great deal: oseamalibu.com * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/datingwhilegray * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/DATINGWHILEGRAY Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Shannon’s back on the dating market, this time with the diagnosis of a gradually disabling disease. Patrice’s plans with her long-time partner are upended by a sudden health crisis. How do medical issues impact the love connections we find, and the ones we seek? Our Sponsors: * Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code DATINGWHILEGRAY for a great deal: happymammoth.com * Check out OSEA and use my code DATINGWHILEGRAY for a great deal: oseamalibu.com * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/datingwhilegray * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/DATINGWHILEGRAY Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

With five committed relationships in 20 years, the apps are panning out for listener Jean. Plus, two former Dating While Gray guests randomly connect online and make a dinner date. Laura tags along and then uncovers what happened afterward. Was it a love hit … or a miss? Our Sponsors: * Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code DATINGWHILEGRAY for a great deal: happymammoth.com * Check out OSEA and use my code DATINGWHILEGRAY for a great deal: oseamalibu.com * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/datingwhilegray * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/DATINGWHILEGRAY Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

After counting up the romantic encounters she’s had this year, Laura asks older singles for their numbers. Tea spillers include Vinnie and Rachel; Kevin, who discovers three times is not the charm; and Allison, who widens her Zip code parameters. Our Sponsors: * Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code DATINGWHILEGRAY for a great deal: happymammoth.com * Check out OSEA and use my code DATINGWHILEGRAY for a great deal: oseamalibu.com * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/datingwhilegray * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/DATINGWHILEGRAY Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

A dating site profile question leads Laura to explore cannabis use among older daters. Dosages, smoking vs. ingesting, medical and bedroom benefits … listeners weigh in with their cautionary tales, tips, and true stories. Our Sponsors: * Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code DATINGWHILEGRAY for a great deal: happymammoth.com * Check out OSEA and use my code DATINGWHILEGRAY for a great deal: oseamalibu.com * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/datingwhilegray * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/DATINGWHILEGRAY Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

An online encounter has Laura wondering: When it comes to older heterosexual dating, are women trying to school men? Weighing in are widower Steve, a feminist who bristles at traditional advice; and Kevin, who’s still feeling the sting of the gray divorce his wife initiated. Our Sponsors: * Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code DATINGWHILEGRAY for a great deal: happymammoth.com * Check out OSEA and use my code DATINGWHILEGRAY for a great deal: oseamalibu.com * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/datingwhilegray * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/DATINGWHILEGRAY Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

An unexpected life turn leaves mid-fifties Priya a single mother of a grade-schooler. Is it just a coincidence she’s struggling on the dating scene? Laura poses that question to researcher Lauren Harris. She reveals her study findings about dating desirability when young kids – and grandkids – are in the picture. Our Sponsors: * Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code DATINGWHILEGRAY for a great deal: happymammoth.com * Check out OSEA and use my code DATINGWHILEGRAY for a great deal: oseamalibu.com * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/datingwhilegray * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/DATINGWHILEGRAY Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Laura checks in with guests from previous seasons including LuAnn, who needs help with her boyfriend’s lack of awareness in the bedroom; Tim, who’s unsure what he wants in a new relationship; and Margo, a long-haul truck driver who’s ready to come off the road and find love again. Our Sponsors: * Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code DATINGWHILEGRAY for a great deal: happymammoth.com * Check out OSEA and use my code DATINGWHILEGRAY for a great deal: oseamalibu.com * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/datingwhilegray * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/DATINGWHILEGRAY Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Will “The Golden Bachelor’” mirror what it’s really like to be older and on the market … or will it be a hot mess? Laura chats with a “Bachelor” fan who’s also a millennial professor with a research focus on older-adult dating. Then Laura hears from Veronica, who went through the application process. Plus, Dating While Gray listeners offer their hot takes on whether the tried-and-true format will succeed with a more mature crowd. Our Sponsors: * Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code DATINGWHILEGRAY for a great deal: happymammoth.com * Check out OSEA and use my code DATINGWHILEGRAY for a great deal: oseamalibu.com * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/datingwhilegray * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/DATINGWHILEGRAY Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands