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Do you have a long-standing rule that you’ll never break? Siobhan’s was to only go on first dates in public places. When Carl asked her to his house for dinner for their debut date, the invite came after they’d talked almost nightly for over a month. She’d done her online sleuthing. She felt she knew a lot about him. She said “yes!” On our Season 4 premiere, we find out whether Siobhan was right to break her rule and all that took place after she did. 
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“Why am I not married yet?” is a question Leelah asked herself. She’d expected to be married long before she reached her late 40s. Leelah knew what she wanted and needed from a healthy loving relationship, but hadn’t found it with any of her ex-boyfriends. One night, not long after a breakup, she showed up at a potluck dinner with a rotisserie chicken. So did Jack. Was that a sign that they had something, in addition to a fondness for poultry, in common? Find out.
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Pre-order First Date Stories: Women’s Romantic and Ridiculous Midlife Adventures from Bookshop.org, Amazon, or your local bookstore and receive it as soon as it’s published on September 14. Learn more about the book here.
Sign up for our monthly newsletter, “The Weekender,” and get the mini Modern Day Dating Dictionary for free.
Got a story to share? Tell us about it at https://firstdatestories.com/share.
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After ending her marriage of 26 years, Laurie had lost faith that she’d meet someone who has the qualities she’s looking for in a loving partner. Then she met Gary. Did they come into each other's lives at the right time? Find out.
Laurie's book "Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding on and Letting Go" can be purchased on Amazon or at your local bookstore. You can learn more about Laurie at laurieejames.com and connect with her on Facebook and Instagram.
Read the transcript for this episode.
Pre-order First Date Stories: Women’s Romantic and Ridiculous Midlife Adventures from Bookshop.org, Amazon, or your local bookstore and receive it as soon as it’s published on September 14. Learn more about the book here.
Sign up for our monthly newsletter, “The Weekender,” and get the mini Modern Day Dating Dictionary for free.
Got a story to share? Tell us about it at https://firstdatestories.com/share.
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Is your approach to dating working as you’d like it to? Ready to try something new? In this special episode, Jodi and her guest, Mindful Dating Coach Dr. Marie Thouin, explore what it means to date mindfully. Don’t miss this conversation about how to effectively overcome rejection and incorporate enchantment, self-care, self-love and fun into your dating life.
Read Dr. Marie Thouin’s article: Humanize Online Dating Through Mindful Swiping

To schedule a 30-minute free exploratory consultation with Dr. Marie Thouin, visit her website LoveInsight-Dating.com

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Olivia returns to the podcast to talk about a dating app match that was made in the US and led to a first date in Europe. Olivia and Robert texted regularly for three weeks before they met. She was sensing strong chemistry and a connection with him as their conversation progressed. Was Olivia right? Discover what happened when they had their debut date in London.
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First Date Stories: Women’s Romantic and Ridiculous Midlife Adventures is now available from Amazon, Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, and your local independent bookstore. Learn more about the book here.
Sign up for our monthly newsletter, “The Weekender,” and get the Mini Modern Day Dating Dictionary for free!
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The saying “timing is everything” definitely applies to dating. Comedian Erin Foley’s three year relationship had just ended when she and Sara went out on their first date. The evening went hilariously sideways. Hear what happened next and whether time was on their side.
Enjoy more of Erin Foley's comedy and find out where she'll be performing next.
Read the transcript for this episode.
First Date Stories: Women’s Romantic and Ridiculous Midlife Adventures is now available from Amazon, Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, and your local independent bookstore. Learn more about the book here.
Sign up for our monthly newsletter, “The Weekender,” and get the Mini Modern Day Dating Dictionary for free!
Got a story to share? Tell us about it at https://firstdatestories.com/share.
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