Dating Dilemmas After 50 | Is He Pulling Away… or Are You Overthinking It?

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: frommrstomspodcast@gmail.comStay 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 💕)