Laura Stassi, author and host of the Dating While Gray podcast, reveals how many of our dating challenges and solutions remain the same, regardless of age, gender, or sexuality. And Laura joins Damona for a special Dear Damona segment to answer your questions, like:

• I’d like to move to Tennessee and meet a Southern gentleman. Should I start dating long distance in the meantime?
• I have a medical issue that is lowering my self esteem. How can I move past this and begin dating again?

Listen to the Dating While Gray podcast wherever you get your podcasts and be sure to follow Laura on Instagram @DatingWhileGray

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Submit your questions for Dear Damona on any of the socials @DamonaHoffman or by visiting DamonaHoffman.com

TIMESTAMPS

Introduction to the Episode (00:00:00)  

Guest Introduction (00:01:15)  

Laura's Background (00:02:19)  

Podcast Journey (00:05:41)  

Media Representation of Older Daters (00:06:21)  

Dating Trends and Challenges (00:10:34)  

Dating Attitudes Across Ages (00:11:57)  

Learning from Dating Experiences (00:14:04)  

Shifting Dating Etiquette (00:15:38)  

The rigidity of dating (00:16:16)  

Compromise in dating (00:17:22)  

Dating models and etiquette (00:18:36)  

Older daters' routines (00:19:47)  

Generosity in dating (00:20:46)  

Communication in dating (00:22:12)  

Meeting people offline (00:24:52)  

Overcoming fear of being alone (00:27:57)  

Reconnecting with past acquaintances (00:29:00)  

Long-distance dating considerations (00:31:01)  

Exploring Relocation for Love (00:31:59)  

Importance of Community (00:32:21)  

Dating as Discovery (00:34:13)  

Listener Question on Self-Esteem (00:36:20)  

Vulnerability in Sharing Challenges (00:37:26)  

Stigmas Around Health Issues (00:39:46)  

Navigating Disclosure in Dating (00:40:57)  

Redefining Sexual Intimacy (00:42:28)  

Intentional Dating Post-Pandemic (00:44:01)  

Comfort with Oneself (00:45:18)  

Closing Remarks and Resources (00:46:14)  

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