Hey friends, We now have over 50 people registered for our first-ever Spring Mix & Mingle for singles 50+!! There’s one thing we’re actively working to balance: We’d love a few more men in the room. The quality of this experience comes from the people in it, and we’re curating with care. 🌸 The Community Voted — and This Is What You Asked For This is a curated virtual experience for singles 50+ who are ready to expand their circle — whether that leads to friendship, meaningful connection, or something more. How to Register 1. Click Attend on the Meetup event page 1. Pay via Meetup - PayPal 3. COMPLETE THE ONLINE FORM The Zoom link will be sent 24 hours before the event. What to Expect • Small breakout rooms (2–4 people) • Light structure with guided prompts • Rotations so you meet a variety of people • A post-event match list to continue connections What You’ll Need • Stable internet connection • Desktop or laptop strongly preferred (not phone) • Camera ON (required — this is mandatory) Who This Is For • You’re 50+ • You’re open to meeting new people for dating or friendship • You value meaningful conversation over small talk • You’re willing to show up with presence and intention A quick note: Breakout rooms are assigned randomly to keep things flowing. While we aim for a balanced group, we can’t guarantee a perfect mix in every room. If that’s essential for you, this may not be the right fit — and that’s completely okay. But if you’re ready to show up, engage, and see what unfolds — we’d love to have you. 👉 To register - COMPLETE THE ONLINE FORM. See you soon, Dessi

Do dating apps really work for 55+ adults? Will you really find the person you’re looking for in dating apps?

Here’s what I’ve learned about dating after 50, especially as a woman: Dating at this stage isn’t about finding someone. It’s about: - Healing bitterness. - Releasing cynicism. - Softening defensiveness. - Staying open without being naive. It’s about staying emotionally available to life. And here’s the truth: Love after 50 doesn’t require you to be younger. It requires you to be open. And that is always a choice. Read the full article here. If you’re dating right now, I’d love to know: - Where are you feeling empowered? - Where are you feeling discouraged? - What feels different this time around? Please write in the comments.

Thank you to those of you who attended the call yesterday. Great questions and discussion. If you were live on the call, I am offering you a free online dating photo review. Feel free to submit your photos to me by Friday Jan 23rd. Drop the word "Photos" in the comments, and I'll send you instructions. I'll have feedback for you next week. In the meantime, feel free to use the Online Dating Strategist GPT for a quick analysis. It's honestly quite good. 💥😀

Let's get to know each other! Comment below sharing where you are in the world, a photo of you , and something you like to do for fun. 😊 This post contains important information about getting the most out of this community, so please read through everything before you start. 👓 ✨ Read Through Our Community Guidelines ✨ First and foremost, please read through our Community Guidelines to ensure this remains a valuable, supportive space for everyone. Quick Summary: - Be respectful and kind - No soliciting or self-promotion - Keep it relevant to dating/relationships - Protect privacy - no sharing screenshots - What's shared here, stays here 📈 How To Earn Points, Level Up & Unlock Rewards 📈 Our community is designed around participation. You'll unlock new resources and perks as you engage, support, and help other members. How Points Work: - One 'like' = One point - The more you interact and contribute quality content, the more points you earn - Your level is shown at the bottom right of your avatar picture - Points needed for next level shown under your avatar on your profile page 💎 Important Note About DMs 💎 The ability to DM other community members is unlocked at Level 2 (Cotton). So if you want to stay connected and build relationships in this community, start earning your first points now! Please contact me with any comments, suggestions, or questions. I read everything! Let's reboot your love life together, Dessi 💕