Let's talk about expectations in dating and what it means to get what you actually want in a relationship. What 3 attributes help you determine if you should continue with a relationship or cut your losses early? Let's also get some advice from Dolly Parton and Lady Gaga on love. As promised: here are the names of the two episodes I mentioned on making a love list. Should You Make A Love List and How to Make A Love List. You can find those episodes by name on Apple podcasts. If you'd like to support this podcast financially, you can do so at womenbeingloved.com/podcast

Whether you're struggling through the world news or personal challenges, it can be tempting to seek out an ex to make it all better. Here's why you shouldn't and what to do instead. To support this podcast financially, go to: www.womenbeingloved.com/podcast My favorite uplifting playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYiKCMFrDKBE-1oFPLYAovJPzizJGa2-r #love #relationships #exes #womenbeingloved

It's easy to get caught up in the moment when dating and forget to look for emotional maturity that will stand the test of time. In this episode, I discuss what to look for when you're seeking a forever partner; how to tell if someone is mature enough to handle the hard spaces in life; and a few stories (as usual) from women I've interviewed for my upcoming book.

The holidays can be so hard when you're single, but in this episode I give some perspective on getting through this season AND preparing for love in 2025. I hope you enjoy it. The book I mention in this episode is It's Not You: 27 (Wrong) Reasons You're Single by Sara Eckel . If you enjoy this podcast, consider supporting it financially. https://womenbeingloved.com/podcast/ Happy Holidays! See you in a few weeks for Season 3.

In this fun, sound-effects enhanced episode, I introduce you to Pam from New South Wales, Australia who met the love of her life at 52 with a little help from her friends. If you'd like to support this podcast, go to https://womenbeingloved.com/podcast/ To be alerted when my book is released, sign up at https://womenbeingloved.com/

Here are the untrue things we tell ourselves that keep us from finding love; and what it takes to get past the lies. My email: todra@womenbeingloved.com How to support this podcast: https://womenbeingloved.com/podcast/

Here's what true love looks like in the midst of a meltdown. And a pep talk on what you deserve. If you'd like to support this podcast, you can do so here. https://womenbeingloved.com/podcast/

Let's look at where you are right now and where you want to be. Let's look at what it means to TRUST the timing of your life. And let's talk about how you can ignore the pressure to hit certain milestones in a particular timeframe.

You deserve to have the future you desire with someone who's on the same path as you. In this episode, I share three women's stories, Nancy, Briana and Lori. They each chose to make it very clear what they wanted from a relationship without fear of losing the other person. Did that work out for them? Listen to this episode and hear what they did, what they learned and if they ended up with the love they desired.

My husband says he knows the precise moment I fell in love with him, and he's spot on. Women from my book of real love stories told me their stories of the moment love hit. I share a few of their stories in this episode. They also shared another phenomena that surprised them when they discovered their soul mate. Listen to these uplifting stories of getting the love they'd wanted when they least expected it. And how your love story could be just around the corner. If you'd like to donate to my podcast, here's the link. https://womenbeingloved.com/podcast/?rsi=ep6-pc-sn&t=1723059934 If you'd like to donate to my book's crowdfund campaign, here's the link: https://womenbeingloved.com/?rsi=eps6-pc-sn&t=1723060030 My husband's website/portfolio is https://embergermedia.com/?rsi=tppc-pc-sn&t=1723141298

Wedding vows express what we love about our mate and what we hope for the future. In this episode, I share what my husband and I wrote for each other for our wedding day. I also share vows from a couple who have been together for many decades and what they've achieved from the vows they wrote. If you'd like to watch the videos of the couple I talk about in this episode, here are the links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbyQhbZJhwI&t=0s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=td2O06HfhDY If you enjoy my podcast, please consider supporting it with a one-time or ongoing gift. https://womenbeingloved.com/podcast/

Have you been told that romance isn't a thing with modern men? Or romance doesn't exist in relationships that aren't brand new? I debunk all the hearsay around romance and share some solid proof from my own marriage and other women's relationships that romance is alive and well. I also talk about why romance novels and romance-themed book STORES are doing so well right now. Join me! If you'd like to read a few sample stories from my upcoming book and join my newsletter, go here: womenbeingloved.com

If you want a lasting love relationship, there are certain traits that can help you and your future partner get to that goal. Here are three traits that will definitely help your relationship dynamics. To help support this podcast or the upcoming book of true love stories, visit my website at womenbeingloved.com #love #relationships #womenover40 #womenover50 #midlife

This is the true, real life love story of a woman named Jess who is autistic. She never expected to fall in love, so she built a beautiful, fulfilling life with friends, activities and a Golden Retriever. She bought a house. But at 40, a surprise encounter with a younger man changed everything. Hers is one of the stories from my upcoming book, Love Will Find You. Real Life and Love Stories for Women 35 And Beyond. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to help me get the book out into the world, please consider pledging to my crowdfunding campaign. There are some fun perks to choose as "Thank you" gifts. Go to Women Being Loved and choose a sponsorship level.

This week, I talk about what to do if you're fed up with dating; how one of my friends met her husband in Whole Foods when she was 48; and life lessons I've learned from old school rom coms. Wanna get fun perks and support my upcoming book? Check out my crowdfund page at www.womenbeingloved.com/crowdfund You can also vote there on which cover design I should use for my upcoming book of real love stories. Wanna show some love for this podcast episode? go to Womenbeingloved.com/podcast If you'd like to connect on Facebook, I'm at https://www.facebook.com/todrapayne #midlifewomen #love #relationships #women #40plus #50plus

This week my husband joined me to discuss what he had on his Love List and if I matched everything he wanted. We also talk about what we value in each other; What we learned from past relationships before we found each other; How trust and fidelity works for us; And some bits about our nomadic lifestyle. I hope you are encouraged by what we share. This is the season finale for Season 1. The new season will begin in 4 weeks. I'll be getting the last writing on my book done and off to a proofreader and looking for a cover designer during these weeks away from the podcast. Want to know more about our travel lifestyle and luxury house sitting? https://travellivebreathe.com/ If you're enjoying this podcast and would like to offer support, please go to https://womenbeingloved.com/podcast/ Thanks so much!

When you're dating, no matter what age you are, it's easy to get caught up in the magic of a new relationship. But there are some things you need to clarify when it's time to take it up a notch. Lasting love isn't JUST the tummy butterflies. It's facing life together, no matter what comes. Asking these 5 questions could facilitate a beautiful moment. Not in a relationship at the moment? It can't hurt to prepare now for your upcoming love. Give this episode a listen and tell me what you think.

Sometimes we have ideas on who's in our league and who isn't for dating; or we put up barriers that make it nearly impossible to attract the love we desire. In this episode, I talk about Anne Hathaway's new rom-com for midlife women; how my friend (who's 58) recently got engaged in Paris; and why you should expand your expectations in dating.

It seems everyone on the Internet has an opinion on how feminine, submissive, young, traditional, etc. women have to be to find real love. I've got a different perspective based on the experiences of women who've already found the love of their lives - at 35 or later. You don't want to miss this. Did you meet the love of your life at 35 or later and you'd like to share your story for this podcast and my upcoming book of real life love stories? Click here and tell me a little about yourself, or put this link in your browser: https://womenbeingloved.com/share-your-story/ Want to support this podcast with a one-time gift? Go here https://womenbeingloved.com/podcast/ Want to reach me (Todra) about speaking romantic relationship topics at your next event? Reach me at todra@womenbeingloved.com

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode mentions domestic violence and an accidental suicide. Today, I share one woman's story of how she attracted the love of her life after leaving a marriage filled with domestic violence, and overcoming a toxic family of origin. Her second husband, along with therapy, were important components of her healing process. You don't want to miss this beautiful story.