<p>In this episode, I reflect on my 2025 dating journey and the lessons learned along the way. From navigating textuationships to dating outside my usual type, I share how I embraced intentional dating and learned to value genuine connection.</p><p>I explore why good grammar doesn’t replace real-life action, the importance of chemistry over “fine,” and why coffee dates sometimes need a playful twist. Plus, I reveal the power of letting yourself be pursued and why it’s okay to keep going even when dating gets tough.</p><p>Join me for a candid, humorous, and empowering look at modern dating in your 40s. Because love is out there, and so are the lessons that lead us to it.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Brie: </strong></p><p><strong>Also</strong>, if you have questions about dating over 40, marriage, divorce or anything else, I want to hear from you. Send your emails to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> and your question could be featured in an upcoming article on Yahoo&#39;s Romance, Redefined advice column</p><p>Enjoy a 20% discount code for my Substack <a href="https://briannehogan.substack.com/6ae77495">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>Read the Substack Essay here: <a href="https://briannehogan.substack.com/p/what-2025-taught-me-about-datingand" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://briannehogan.substack.com/p/what-2025-taught-me-about-datingand</a></p><p>Website: <a href="http://briannehogan.ca/">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠briannehogan.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>Substack:<a href="http://goog_719753141/">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><a href="https://briannehogan.substack.com/">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://briannehogan.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠<a href="www.instagram.com/lovebriehogan⁠⁠⁠⁠">⁠⁠www.instagram.com/lovebriehogan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>TikTok:<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@briannehogan">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@briannehogan</a></p>