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

And I’ve been thinking a lot about new chapters. There is something about this stage of life that calls in a different kind of striving. We have lived. Loved. Lost. Rebuilt, often more than once. And at some point, you realize that every new beginning is not really new at all. It comes from every moment you have already lived through. Years of learning, failure, problem solving, picking yourself back up, and trusting that whatever comes next can be more beautiful than the chapter before. These past 2+ years have been exactly that for me. A step into a new realm and a new identity. Into building a business. (Entrepreneur) Into trusting myself more deeply. (More capacity) Into letting go of what I thought life was supposed to look like. (New vision) Into healing my body from 2 major surgeries (Accepting aging and menopause) And into love and a deepening relationship with my partner. With someone who, on paper, does not fit the expected mold. A man who has never been married. Never had children of his own. Does not come from the corporate world And if I am being honest, there was a moment where I paused. Because it is different. Because it is not the familiar story. Because it would have been easier to stay within the paradigm I understood. But growth does not come from staying in what is familiar. Love does not follow a formula. So I chose to move forward. Not because I know exactly where it will lead, but because I trust myself to navigate whatever unfolds. If there is one thing I know for sure at this point in my life, it is this: * You do not create a new chapter by holding onto the old one. * You do not build something meaningful without some level of risk. * And you do not experience real connection by staying guarded and waiting until everything feels certain. As I step into another year, I am choosing to stay open to life and to follow my aliveness. To stay curious. To keep taking risks and trust that I can handle the hard stuff. And to believe that there is still so much life and love available to us, if we are willing to step toward it.

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Here are some of the most common red flag behaviors I see in dating and relationships. Let’s be honest, most “red flags” aren’t about bad people. They’re about patterns. When someone behaves in a way that consistently impacts your emotional well-being, that’s a signal. Not always intentional. But still important. And here’s the part we don’t talk about enough: 👉 It’s not just about spotting red flags in others 👉 It’s about understanding what we tolerate, miss, or normalize Awareness is where everything starts. But real change takes patience—with yourself and with others. Which of these red flags do you find the hardest to navigate? Comment below 👇 PS: If you want help identifying your own patterns (or those of your partner), I offer a free 30-minute consult. You can book here.