Laura chats with Kerry, a psychotherapist whose hopes for romantic companionship are faltering. Our Sponsors: * Check out Babbel: babbel.com/DATING * Check out Badlands Ranch: badlandsranch.com/DATINGWHILEGRAY * Check out Beverly Hills MD: eraselines.com/DATINGWHILEGRAY * Check out Lumen: lumen.me/DATINGWHILEGRAY Advertising Inquiries: https://redc…

Who hasn’t done a little digging to find a flame from our younger years? But, as Laura discovers, taking the next steps to reach out is when things can get complicated. Our Sponsors: * Check out Babbel: babbel.com/DATING * Check out Badlands Ranch: badlandsranch.com/DATINGWHILEGRAY * Check out Beverly Hills MD: eraselines.com/DATINGWHILEGRAY * Chec…

Are you starting to fret that despite all of your efforts, you’ll never find The One? Here’s a little inspiration to relax and just let it be: three stories of not seeking love, but magically finding it. Our Sponsors: * Check out Babbel: babbel.com/DATING * Check out Badlands Ranch: badlandsranch.com/DATINGWHILEGRAY * Check out Beverly Hills MD: er…

Shared mission, different game plan: Laura chats with Caitlin Pierce, creator of the reality dating show Hang Up from Radiotopia/PRX. Our Sponsors: * Check out Babbel: babbel.com/DATING * Check out Badlands Ranch: badlandsranch.com/DATINGWHILEGRAY * Check out Beverly Hills MD: eraselines.com/DATINGWHILEGRAY * Check out Lumen: lumen.me/DATINGWHILEGR…

Since the first modern dating website was created in the mid-’90s, millions of people have spent a lot of time, energy and dollars. So why is the jury still out on whether technology actually leads to lasting love connections? Our Sponsors: * Check out Babbel: babbel.com/DATING * Check out Badlands Ranch: badlandsranch.com/DATINGWHILEGRAY * Check o…

Laura gets insights from Ryan Frederick, author of “Right Place, Right Time: The Ultimate Guide for Choosing a Home for the Second Half of Life.” Our Sponsors: * Check out Babbel: babbel.com/DATING * Check out Badlands Ranch: badlandsranch.com/DATINGWHILEGRAY * Check out Beverly Hills MD: eraselines.com/DATINGWHILEGRAY * Check out Lumen: lumen.me/D…

Laura talks with Carson, whose change in relationship status sparks a cross-country move. Then, Laura hears from unlucky-in-love Albert, who wonders if it makes sense to re-establish himself somewhere other than his longtime hometown to find what he’s looking for, relationship-wise. For advice, Laura taps Bill Chopik, associate psychology professor…

Laura chats with Stephanie, who’s living around the globe on a budget after divorce and retirement. Our Sponsors: * Check out Babbel: babbel.com/DATING * Check out Badlands Ranch: badlandsranch.com/DATINGWHILEGRAY * Check out Beverly Hills MD: eraselines.com/DATINGWHILEGRAY * Check out Lumen: lumen.me/DATINGWHILEGRAY Advertising Inquiries: https://…

Remember the PSA that aired on TV for years, with the egg and the frying pan: This is your brain, this is drugs, this is your brain on drugs? It seems like love can be a lot like that, too, even when we’re older. Why? For answers, we turn to perhaps the premier expert on the brain and love: Helen Fisher. Our Sponsors: * Check out Babbel: babbel.com…

Laura chats with one of Dating While Gray’s role models: Meredith Goldstein, Boston Globe advice columnist and host of the Love Letters podcast. Our Sponsors: * Check out Babbel: babbel.com/DATING * Check out Badlands Ranch: badlandsranch.com/DATINGWHILEGRAY * Check out Beverly Hills MD: eraselines.com/DATINGWHILEGRAY * Check out Lumen: lumen.me/DA…

Medicare is more complicated, and expensive, than many people realize. Also, it’s not too early to start thinking about this benefit. An Arm and a Leg host Dan Weissmann gets the scoop from Sarah Jane Tribble, who’s been covering the story for KFF Health News and the Washington Post. Our Sponsors: * Check out Babbel: babbel.com/DATING * Check out B…

A growing number of older couples are not sharing space 24/7. It’s called living apart together, or LAT. Anthropologist Helen Fisher reveals her LAT arrangement with husband John. Then Laura chats with Vicki Larson, author of the forthcoming “LATitude: How to Make a Live Apart Together Relationship Work.” Finally, an LAT arrangement involving a dup…

Ahead of the international get-high holiday of 4/20, Laura chats with cannabis researcher Dr. Peter Grinspoon. He also has thoughts about dating. Plus, the Golden Bachelor couple announced they’re getting divorced. Did you see it coming? Listeners – and Laura – have thoughts. Our Sponsors: * Check out Babbel: babbel.com/DATING * Check out Badlands …

Crystal and Dave clicked! First online, and then in real life. Are they moving too fast? Have the red flags been flying all along? Laura talks with each of them about their relationship journey. Our Sponsors: * Check out Babbel: babbel.com/DATING * Check out Badlands Ranch: badlandsranch.com/DATINGWHILEGRAY * Check out Beverly Hills MD: eraselines.…

Sydney helps mom Jennifer navigate the dating apps. Widower Herb offers daughter Jen tips for a successful long-term relationship, even as bad timing keeps him apart from his longtime love. Both stories prove that the ties that bind us need not be restrictive. They can provide just the right amount of support, at just the right time. Our Sponsors: …

In the first episode of our new microcast, Speed Dating While Gray, a matchmaker makes a provocative, off-topic comment about Laura’s gray hair. Our Sponsors: * Check out Babbel: babbel.com/DATING * Check out Badlands Ranch: badlandsranch.com/DATINGWHILEGRAY * Check out Beverly Hills MD: eraselines.com/DATINGWHILEGRAY * Check out Lumen: lumen.me/DA…

Does the number 1 rule in real estate value also apply to finding new love? Hometown dating field reports are filed by listeners including Marina, in Denmark’s capital city; and relational coach Diana Lockett, in a ruggedly scenic part of Canada. Our Sponsors: * Check out Babbel: babbel.com/DATING * Check out Badlands Ranch: badlandsranch.com/DATIN…

Listener Stacy is mulling over a marriage proposal. History and tradition suggest that’s the ultimate romantic commitment expression. But at our age, does it make financial sense? For help answering that question, Laura calls on two experts: a financial planner, and a prenup attorney. Our Sponsors: * Check out Babbel: babbel.com/DATING * Check out …

Maybe we’re doing it, maybe we’re not. Maybe we want to, maybe we don’t. We might be thinking about it … intimacy coach Anna Marti offers insights for all of us, plus Cate and other listeners share their concerns. Our Sponsors: * Check out Babbel: babbel.com/DATING * Check out Badlands Ranch: badlandsranch.com/DATINGWHILEGRAY * Check out Beverly Hi…

When it comes to finding love or making a commitment, is there ever an expiration date? Laura talks with Julie, who’s been on the dating market for almost a quarter-century. Then she checks in with Clyde and Trish, who’ve chosen the slow road despite instant chemistry. Our Sponsors: * Check out Babbel: babbel.com/DATING * Check out Badlands Ranch: …

What happens when a journalist covering the older-dating beat tries to get real about a TV show? Listeners weigh in with their opinions – about The Golden Bachelor and also, everything Laura said about it for Slate’s recap podcast. Our Sponsors: * Check out Babbel: babbel.com/DATING * Check out Badlands Ranch: badlandsranch.com/DATINGWHILEGRAY * Ch…

Longtime dating coach Damona Hoffman offers practical and optimistic insights from her book, “F the Fairy Tale: Rewrite the Dating Myths and Live Your Own Love Story.” Plus, listeners share their true stories about the search for love. Our Sponsors: * Check out Babbel: babbel.com/DATING * Check out Badlands Ranch: badlandsranch.com/DATINGWHILEGRAY …

With true stories and expert insights, host Laura Stassi continues her journalistic mission to uncover and share what it takes to make and keep new love connections in the later years of life. Our Sponsors: * Check out Babbel: babbel.com/DATING * Check out Badlands Ranch: badlandsranch.com/DATINGWHILEGRAY * Check out Beverly Hills MD: eraselines.co…

An online encounter has Laura wondering: When it comes to older heterosexual dating, are women trying to school men? Weighing in are widower Steve, a feminist who bristles at traditional advice; and Kevin, who’s still feeling the sting of the gray divorce his wife initiated. Our Sponsors: * Check out Babbel: babbel.com/DATING * Check out Badlands R…

When couples mix business and pleasure, can both their romantic and work partnerships survive and thrive? Laura talks with “accidental CEO” Allison, and home-building entrepreneur Karen. This episode sponsored by Edgespace. Our Sponsors: * Check out Babbel: babbel.com/DATING * Check out Badlands Ranch: badlandsranch.com/DATINGWHILEGRAY * Check out …

With five committed relationships in 20 years, the apps are panning out for listener Jean. Plus, two former Dating While Gray guests randomly connect online and make a dinner date. Laura tags along and then uncovers what happened afterward. Was it a love hit … or a miss? Our Sponsors: * Check out Babbel: babbel.com/DATING * Check out Badlands Ranch…

After counting up the romantic encounters she’s had this year, Laura asks older singles for their numbers. Tea spillers include Vinnie and Rachel; Kevin, who discovers three times is not the charm; and Allison, who widens her Zip code parameters. Our Sponsors: * Check out Babbel: babbel.com/DATING * Check out Badlands Ranch: badlandsranch.com/DATIN…

A dating site profile question leads Laura to explore cannabis use among older daters. Dosages, smoking vs. ingesting, medical and bedroom benefits … listeners weigh in with their cautionary tales, tips, and true stories. Our Sponsors: * Check out Babbel: babbel.com/DATING * Check out Badlands Ranch: badlandsranch.com/DATINGWHILEGRAY * Check out Be…

Shannon’s back on the dating market, this time with the diagnosis of a gradually disabling disease. Patrice’s plans with her long-time partner are upended by a sudden health crisis. How do medical issues impact the love connections we find, and the ones we seek? Our Sponsors: * Check out Babbel: babbel.com/DATING * Check out Badlands Ranch: badland…

With five committed relationships in 20 years, the apps are panning out for listener Jean. Plus, two former Dating While Gray guests randomly connect online and make a dinner date. Laura tags along and then uncovers what happened afterward. Was it a love hit … or a miss? Our Sponsors: * Check out Babbel: babbel.com/DATING * Check out Badlands Ranch…

After counting up the romantic encounters she’s had this year, Laura asks older singles for their numbers. Tea spillers include Vinnie and Rachel; Kevin, who discovers three times is not the charm; and Allison, who widens her Zip code parameters. Our Sponsors: * Check out Babbel: babbel.com/DATING * Check out Badlands Ranch: badlandsranch.com/DATIN…

On this final episode of our Golden Bachelor recap episode of The Waves, Gerry’s makes his decision but maybe loses the audience along the way. Podcast production by Brandon Nix and Cheyna Roth with editorial oversight by Daisy Rosario and Alicia Montgomery. Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to thewaves@slate.com. If you enjoy…

A dating site profile question leads Laura to explore cannabis use among older daters. Dosages, smoking vs. ingesting, medical and bedroom benefits … listeners weigh in with their cautionary tales, tips, and true stories. Our Sponsors: * Check out Babbel: babbel.com/DATING * Check out Badlands Ranch: badlandsranch.com/DATINGWHILEGRAY * Check out Be…

Laura talks with legendary women's college basketball coach Elaine Elliott, whose commitment to her partner endures long after the romance is over. Then, Norm and Jeanne share the story of how they’ve built a solid partnership without mentioning the "C" word. Finally, Laura sits down with public radio icon Diane Rehm, who puts her own modern spin o…

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Gerry’s down to two women and two potential fantasy suites. How sweet do things actually get? Podcast production by Vic Whitley-Berry and Cheyna Roth with editorial oversight by Daisy Rosario and Alicia Montgomery. Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to thewaves@slate.com. If you enjoy this s…

Shannon’s back on the dating market, this time with the diagnosis of a gradually disabling disease. Patrice’s plans with her long-time partner are upended by a sudden health crisis. How do medical issues impact the love connections we find, and the ones we seek? Our Sponsors: * Check out Babbel: babbel.com/DATING * Check out Badlands Ranch: badland…

On this week’s episode of The Waves, we get the first Women Tell All episode of The Golden Bachelor. Waves recap co-hosts Cheyna Roth and Laura Stassi have some thoughts for Gerry. Podcast production by Vic Whitley-Berry and Cheyna Roth with editorial oversight by Daisy Rosario and Alicia Montgomery. Send your comments and recommendations on what t…

When couples mix business and pleasure, can both their romantic and work partnerships survive and thrive? Laura talks with “accidental CEO” Allison, and home-building entrepreneur Karen. This episode sponsored by Edgespace. Our Sponsors: * Check out Babbel: babbel.com/DATING * Check out Badlands Ranch: badlandsranch.com/DATINGWHILEGRAY * Check out …

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Gerry visits the hometowns of the last 3 women standing on The Golden Bachelor. Unlike hometown dates in the past, Gerry isn’t meeting the parents. Instead, he’s getting to know the women’s kids and their grandkids. But it doesn’t make the hometown dates any less cringe. Slate Senior Producer Cheyna Roth and Dat…

An online encounter has Laura wondering: When it comes to older heterosexual dating, are women trying to school men? Weighing in are widower Steve, a feminist who bristles at traditional advice; and Kevin, who’s still feeling the sting of the gray divorce his wife initiated. Our Sponsors: * Check out Babbel: babbel.com/DATING * Check out Badlands R…

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Golden Bachelor Gerry is rapidly approaching hometown dates and needs to narrow the pool down to three. To get there, we have a passionate one-on-one date and a high-stakes group date. Slate senior producer Cheyna Roth and Dating While Gray host Laura Stassi give their thoughts. Podcast production by Cheyna Roth…

An unexpected life turn leaves mid-fifties Priya a single mother of a grade-schooler. Is it just a coincidence she’s struggling on the dating scene? Laura poses that question to researcher Lauren Harris. She reveals her study findings about dating desirability when young kids – and grandkids – are in the picture. Our Sponsors: * Check out Babbel: b…

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Gerry says the D Word: Divorce. Laura Stassi, host of Dating While Gray, and Slate Senior Supervising Producer Daisy Rosario recap the fourth episode of The Golden Bachelor. Podcast production by Vic Whitley-Berry with editorial oversight by Daisy Rosario and Alicia Montgomery. Send your comments and recommendat…

Bill turns to heavy metal music as he figures out a peaceful way forward after a second divorce and a health crisis. Anne is tired of feeling devastated by her split and wants to tap into some anger. Laura’s happy to lend Anne a hand -- and a baseball bat – as they visit a rage room. Our Sponsors: * Check out Babbel: babbel.com/DATING * Check out B…

On this week’s episode of The Waves recapping The Golden Bachelor, we find Gerry in his feelings…again.Slate Senior Supervising Producer Daisy Rosario and Dating While Grey Host Laura Stassi give their thoughts on the third episode of Gerry’s journey to finding love and all the tears that go along with it.Podcast production by Vic Whitley-Berry wit…

Laura checks in with guests from previous seasons including LuAnn, who needs help with her boyfriend’s lack of awareness in the bedroom; Tim, who’s unsure what he wants in a new relationship; and Margo, a long-haul truck driver who’s ready to come off the road and find love again. Our Sponsors: * Check out Babbel: babbel.com/DATING * Check out Badl…

Will “The Golden Bachelor’” mirror what it’s really like to be older and on the market … or will it be a hot mess? Laura chats with a “Bachelor” fan who’s also a millennial professor with a research focus on older-adult dating. Then Laura hears from Veronica, who went through the application process. Plus, Dating While Gray listeners offer their ho…

Dating While Gray is back! Over 10 new episodes, Laura shares more true stories and expert advice on love and romance at age 50 and beyond ... plus, ponders if “The Golden Bachelor” is a good idea or a reality TV hot mess. Coming soon to your podcast feed – stay tuned a new episode every Thursday! Our Sponsors: * Check out Babbel: babbel.com/DATING…

Sparks fly when Hunter and John meet at a Christmas party, though patience is needed for their love journey. An unexpected realization forces Susan and her spouse to make a relationship pivot. After happily never-married Nancy takes up tango dancing, she learns that romantic love has no limits of time, language, or distance. Our Sponsors: * Check o…

John and Jane click from the get-go after meeting on the dance floor, happily agreeing that being “just” friends is more than enough. When Lindsey’s seemingly perfect marriage shatters, she survives and thrives by starting a new tradition: breaking bread with her true companions. Suzanne promises Tom she’ll be by his side in sickness and in health.…