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What happens when a first date turns into a full blown debate about how men and women date?Traditional Man is back for Part 2, and this time the conversation goes way beyond what happened between Andrea and him.After hearing Andrea’s original episode about their date, he came on the podcast to explain his perspective. In Part 1, they unpacked what he says Andrea got wrong, why he was “testing” her, the low cut dress debate, feeling objectified and whether effort on a date creates expectations.Now things get even spicier.Traditional Man shares his views on sexual history, dating double standards, what men really think about a woman’s past, why he believes women’s preferences are celebrated while men’s are criticized, and one statement Andrea absolutely needed him to explain:“Women control sex. Men control commitment.”Andrea and Amy push back.Do women control commitment too? Do men also decide whether sex happens? Should someone’s sexual past determine their value as a future partner? And can you have a dating preference without judging people who do not fit it?Then the conversation takes one final unexpected turn.And just when you think the debate is over, Andrea finally asks the question she never got answered: Did he actually want a second date? His answer might be the biggest surprise of the entire conversation.This conversation is provocative, uncomfortable at times, surprisingly funny and exactly why dating conversations need more than one perspective.Now I want to hear yours.Did hearing Traditional Man explain his perspective change your opinion at all? Which argument did you agree with? Which one had you yelling at your phone?And if you haven’t listened to Part 1 or the original Traditional Man episode, S8 E11, start there first.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Does a Woman’s Past Matter? 03:50 Are Men and Women Judged Differently? 04:24 3 Partners vs. 70 Partners 05:00 Men Care About a Woman’s Past? 07:31 Dating Generalizations and Safety 09:37 What Men Really Think About Sexual History 10:27 “Your Playbook Is Exhausting” 12:07 Are Women’s Preferences Celebrated More Than Men’s? 13:03 Women Control Sex, Men Control Commitment? 15:55 Older Women Dating Younger Men 17:20 Does Scarcity Create Value in Dating? 18:06 Preferences vs. Judgment 20:27 Andrea Apologizes About the Flowers 😂 20:56 Did He Actually Want a Second Date? 22:30 Same Date, Two Completely Different Experiences 💡 I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: Do women control sex while men control commitment? Should someone’s sexual history matter when choosing a partner? And can we have preferences without placing judgment on people who don’t fit them?Come find me on Instagram @from.mrs.2.ms and send me a DM with the argument you agreed with most AND the one you completely disagreed with.And if you’re new to this story, listen to the original Traditional Man episode, S8 E11, and Part 1 first. Trust me, you need the backstory.🎧 Listen Here Apple: From Mrs to MsSpotify: From Mrs to MsStay connected with Andrea ▶ YouTube: @frommrs2ms ◎ Instagram:@from.mrs.2.ms ♪ TikTok: @from.mrs.2.ms 🌐 Website: From Mrs to Ms Podcast✉️ Email: [email protected] help support the show (every little bit helps 💕)

What happens when the man you talked about on your podcast actually listens... and wants to respond?Back in Season 8, Episode 11, Andrea shared the story of a date with a self proclaimed “Traditional Man.” She walked away from the date feeling questioned, tested and, at times, objectified. He walked away with a very different interpretation of what happened.If you haven’t heard the original episode, go back and listen to S8 E11 first for the full story.And yes, he heard the episode.This week, Amy Watts is back as Andrea revisits the date and the claims he says she got wrong. But instead of trying to guess what he meant, they decide to ask him directly.Traditional Man joins the conversation to explain his side, including what being a traditional man means to him, why he says he was “testing” Andrea, why he searched through her Instagram before their date, and whether a woman showing her body publicly creates any expectation about what she should give a man privately.Then the conversation gets even more interesting when Andrea asks one very simple question:“Did you earn my low cut dress?”His answer opens up an entirely different conversation about dating, vulnerability, effort, entitlement and what men and women believe they owe each other when dating. This is only Part 1.Do you hear entitlement in his perspective, or do you understand where he’s coming from?⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 He’s Here: Traditional Man Responds 01:18 He Heard the Original Episode 05:07 What Andrea Got Wrong 11:44 “I Was Testing You” 14:27 Does a Man Care About a Woman’s Past? 17:24 Women Control Sex, Men Control Commitment? 19:14 Traditional Man Joins the Conversation 27:48 What Is a “Traditional Man”? 30:38 The Low Cut Dress Debate 43:49 Vulnerability or Entitlement? 44:18 “Did You Earn My Low Cut Dress?” 🔥💡 I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: Listen now, then come find me on Instagram @from.mrs.2.ms and tell me whose perspective you understand more. And make sure you’re following so you don’t miss Part 2.🎧 Listen Here Apple: From Mrs to MsSpotify: From Mrs to MsStay connected with Andrea ▶ YouTube: @frommrs2ms ◎ Instagram:@from.mrs.2.ms ♪ TikTok: @from.mrs.2.ms 🌐 Website: From Mrs to Ms Podcast✉️ Email: [email protected] help support the show (every little bit helps 💕)

Dating after 50 comes with a whole new set of questions and sometimes it’s nearly impossible to tell the difference between trusting your gut and letting your anxiety take over.This week, I’m joined by relationship coach and Love at Any Age host (plus Menopause Love Lounge Host) Laurie Gerber to tackle three VERY real midlife dating dilemmas.What happens when the good morning texts suddenly stop and he says he’s just “busy”? What if his ex-wife is still calling and texting him years after their divorce? And what do you do when you’ve been exclusive for months, act like a couple, but he still refuses to put a label on the relationship?Laurie brings the 30 years married and relationship-coach perspective. I bring the perspective of someone who has actually been out here dating after divorce. And while we definitely agree on some things, we don’t see everything the same way.We’re talking breadcrumbing, communication, sex and attachment, staying friends with an ex, relationship labels, commitment after divorce, and one of the hardest questions of all: When are you being patient… and when are you settling? If you’ve ever stared at your phone wondering what the hell his behavior actually means, this episode is for you.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Is he busy… or is he pulling away? 02:43 Dilemma #1: He’s still texting, but something feels off 04:40 Did intimacy change the relationship? 06:30 When does “busy” become an excuse? 08:54 Are you giving him space or playing games? 09:54 The conversations you should have by date three 11:10 The problem with good morning texts 13:18 Andrea’s controversial take: Are good morning texts breadcrumbing? 14:52 Stop guessing and start asking what he wants 16:39 Dilemma #2: His ex-wife is ALWAYS around 18:54 When being friends with an ex is actually okay 20:18 Should you meet his ex? 20:33 Andrea’s relationship with her ex-husband 22:18 When an ex starts marking her territory 23:15 Friendship or emotional dependency? 23:42 How to talk about jealousy without sounding controlling 25:47 Dilemma #3: He wants forever… but not the label 27:44 Why relationship labels actually matter 28:31 When one person wants commitment and the other feels pressured 29:12 When it may be time to step away 29:58 “Consequences are very clarifying” 31:43 Why months 7–8 can reveal real compatibility 32:16 “I need time” vs. being strung along 34:05 Does marriage still matter after 50? 35:19 Patience vs. settling: How do you know the difference? 36:14 Final takeaways 37:17 Send us your dating dilemma💡 I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: If one of these dilemmas hit a little too close to home, I want to hear yours.🎧 Listen Here Apple: From Mrs to MsSpotify: From Mrs to MsStay connected with Andrea ▶ YouTube: @frommrs2ms ◎ Instagram:@from.mrs.2.ms ♪ TikTok: @from.mrs.2.ms 🌐 Website: From Mrs to Ms Podcast✉️ Email: [email protected] connected with Laurie Gerber▶ YouTube◎ Instagram💙 Facebook:🌐 LinkedInVisit her website for more info:Laurie's WebsiteWondering if you’re even ready to date? Take Laurie’s 5-min quiz to learn your obstacles: Take the QuizPlease help support the show (every little bit helps 💕)

Long-distance love can be exciting, romantic and even a little addictive…but eventually, somebody has to ask: Where is this actually going?Amy Watts is back for Part 2 of our very honest conversation about long-distance relationships—and this time, we're getting into what happens after the excitement wears off and real life starts creeping in.Are you both making the same effort? Should you ever put your life on hold for someone? Are red flags easier to hide when you live hundreds—or thousands—of miles apart? And how do you know you're actually compatible when most of your time together feels like a mini vacation?We also get into one of the unexpected perks of long distance: the anticipation. 👀 Yes, we're talking flirting, FaceTime, sex, keeping the spark alive and why all that time apart can sometimes feel like one very long form of foreplay.Then we tackle the BIG questions: How do you test everyday compatibility? When should you start talking about relocation? Who moves? And when do you admit that love might not be enough to make the distance work?Amy also leaves us with one of my favorite lines from this conversation:She'd rather have an amazing relationship with someone on another planet than settle for “meh.”Same, girl. SAME.Because the goal isn't simply finding someone who's geographically convenient. It's finding a relationship that's actually worth making room for.🎧 If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, start there first!💗 FREE LONG-DISTANCE RELATIONSHIP REALITY CHECKI created a free 15-question guide to help you figure out whether you're building something real—or falling for the fantasy.👉 Get the free guide here: https://frommrs2ms.com/distance⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Long-Distance Love: When the Real Questions Begin 02:27 Is the Effort Actually Equal? 03:12 Time Zones & Communication Fatigue 05:21 How Distance Can Trigger Insecurity 08:08 Can Long Distance Expose Red Flags Faster? 09:02 Could Someone Be Hiding Another Life? 10:24 Consistency: Do Their Actions Match Their Words? 10:59 Don't Put Your Life on Hold 13:31 Why Long Distance Is Working for Me 16:22 Enjoying This Season Instead of Rushing It 17:18 The Red Flags You Don't Get to See 18:26 “Is NOT Seeing Red Flags a Red Flag?” 20:32 Have You Met Their Friends & Family? 21:31 The Pros of Long-Distance Dating 24:21 How Do You Keep the Sexual Spark Alive? 🔥 25:25 Why Distance Can Feel Like Foreplay 29:14 Are You Compatible in Everyday Life? 31:01 When Should Someone Move? 34:13 How Do You Know When It's Time to End It? 35:34 Why Your Friends Need to Meet Them 36:18 Amazing Long Distance—or “Meh” and Local? 37:14 The Biggest Takeaway💡 I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: Are you building something real—or falling for the fantasy?🎧 Listen Here Apple: From Mrs to MsSpotify: From Mrs to MsStay connected with Andrea ▶ YouTube: @frommrs2ms ◎ Instagram:@from.mrs.2.ms ♪ TikTok: @from.mrs.2.ms 🌐 Website: From Mrs to Ms Podcast✉️ Email: [email protected] WITH AMY WATTS Instagram: @soshedidlifecoaching Facebook: @AmyWattsMindBodySoulSchool.comPlease help support the show (every little bit helps 💕)

Can long-distance relationships actually work or does the distance eventually expose everything that is not working?This week, Andrea is joined by friend and reinvention strategist Amy Watts for a candid conversation about the realities of dating someone who does not live down the street or even in the same state.Amy shares what she has learned from multiple long-distance relationships, including one that began after an established relationship suddenly became coast to coast. Andrea brings a completely different perspective. She is navigating long-distance dating herself for the first time and discovering that it may actually fit her life better than she expected.They get into the difference between building a genuine connection and living in the fantasy of weekend visits, why long-distance dating can force important conversations much earlier, and the questions you need to ask before investing your time, emotions and airfare.Plus, they talk trust, communication, attachment styles, self-sabotage, the anxiety that can creep in when you do not know when you will see each other again, and why having the next visit on the calendar can matter more than you think.Can distance actually help you build a stronger foundation or are you falling for the highlight reel?This is Part 1 of Andrea and Amy’s conversation. Part 2 continues next week.💗 FREE LONG-DISTANCE RELATIONSHIP REALITY CHECKAre you building something real—or falling for the fantasy?I created a FREE 15-question Long-Distance Relationship Reality Check to help you look at communication, trust, consistency, future plans, and whether this relationship actually has a path forward.Free Reality Check⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Can long-distance relationships actually work? 00:47 Andrea's first experience with long-distance dating 03:08 What actually counts as "long distance"? 03:33 Amy's post-divorce long-distance dating experience 04:18 The real logistics: work, flights, time & money 06:11 Using dating apps intentionally when you're relocating 08:16 When an established relationship becomes long distance 09:00 How distance exposed insecurities and contributed to a breakup 10:11 Andrea's current experience: building connection from afar 13:21 Fantasy vs. reality: are you dating the highlight reel? 15:02 Creating "real life" moments when visits feel like vacations 17:18 The conversations long-distance couples need early 18:29 How soon should you talk about eventually moving? 21:38 Don't write the whole future—just establish whether one is possible 23:29 What does day-to-day long-distance dating actually look like? 24:10 Trust when you can't see someone's everyday life 25:22 Why "good morning, beautiful" isn't enough 27:57 Communication, consistency & managing your own insecurities 29:15 When distance triggers attachment anxiety 31:52 Why you should know when you'll see each other again 34:00 Amy's self-sabotage when the next visit wasn't planned 36:07 What's coming in Part 2💡 I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: Have you ever been in a long distance relationship? Did the distance make you stronger or eventually tear you apart?Send me a DM or comment and tell me your story. And make sure you're following From Mrs. to Ms. so you don't miss Part 2 because Amy and I have a lot more to unpack.Watch the full video on YouTube and if this episode made you think of someone who is currently loving from a few hundred or a few thousand miles away, send it to them.🎧 Listen Here Apple: From Mrs to MsSpotify: From Mrs to MsStay connected with Andrea ▶ YouTube: @frommrs2ms ◎ Instagram:@from.mrs.2.ms ♪ TikTok: @from.mrs.2.ms 🌐 Website: From Mrs to Ms Podcast✉️ Email: [email protected] with Amy Watts◎ Instagram: @soshedidlifecoachingFacebook: @Amy WattsPlease help support the show (every little bit helps 💕)hBlYkMdzXeEZaAcdKN7n