40's in the City

Jennifer Crowe & Audrey Dotson
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Audrey and Jen talk about the trials and tribulations of dating in New York City in your 40’s. Whether you’re back on the scene and trying to navigate apps as a single parent, or you’re a seasoned veteran who hasn’t found what you’re looking for, dating in your 40s comes with new and different things to navigate. Join Audrey and Jen as they share their stories about the trials and tribulations of trying to find love in New York City in their 40’s. There will be wine, there will be laughs, there won’t be advice but maybe something you can relate to.

Episodes

  1. When Friends and Family Get So Judgey

    10/31/2024

    When Friends and Family Get So Judgey

    The entire show Sex and the City was built around a central part of single female friendships - the need to talk through our dating challenges and stories with our friends. But what happens when you need comfort or empathy and instead you get hit with judgment or even criticism (!)? Jen and Audrey share recent examples of “tough love” from friends that crossed some boundaries.

    56 min
  2. Has the Obsession With Attachment Theory Made Dating Better?

    08/12/2024

    Has the Obsession With Attachment Theory Made Dating Better?

    Everyone these days seems to know if they have an avoidant or anxious attachment style. Jen and Audrey discuss their styles and how their understanding of attachment theory influences how they date - or not. With one who leans avoidant and one who leans anxious, the two compare their different styles and how they’ve navigated dating men who fall into different categories.

    1h 3m
  3. The Guilt of Dating as a Single Mom

    08/03/2024

    The Guilt of Dating as a Single Mom

    No podcast about dating in your 40s would be complete without a discussion around the challenges of dating as a single parent. Listen in to hear Jen reflect on how dating as a single mom requires managing a lot of logistics and navigating a minefield of emotions and challenging conversations.

    53 min
  4. The Challenges of Building Relationships in Your 40’s/50s

    07/12/2024

    The Challenges of Building Relationships in Your 40’s/50s

    Jen and Audrey dive into the challenges of building relationships in your 40s and 50s. Ever feel like you’re lugging around a suitcase full of emotional baggage and the Ghosts of Traumas Past? Listen in to hear how they are dealing with exes, kids, and the complexities of midlife while trying to date and find love!

    46 min
  5. Rethinking Nice Guys vs. Bad Boys

    04/02/2024

    Rethinking Nice Guys vs. Bad Boys

    In this episode of "40's in the City," Jen and Audrey discuss their shifting perspectives on masculinity in the dating scene. Living in New York City in their 40s, they grapple with the contrast between their past desires for dominant, masculine men and their current attraction to men who are more kind and giving. Join them as they discuss if their preferences have changed or if their definition of masculinity has changed.

    49 min
  6. With Kink More Mainstream in NYC, Are Your 40s a Good Time To Try It?

    03/25/2024

    With Kink More Mainstream in NYC, Are Your 40s a Good Time To Try It?

    Jen unknowingly matches with and has a date with a service sub. Instead of digging her heels into her desire for a dominant, assertive man, she decides to explore and ends up learning interesting things about herself in the process. Jen and Audrey also discuss the dating app Feeld and various kink parties that happen around NYC.

    39 min
  7. But Really, IS Age Just a Number?

    03/01/2024

    But Really, IS Age Just a Number?

    Jen realizes that if she doesn’t want a serious relationship, why not open up the age range on her app and explore connections with much younger men during her holiday break from parenting. Listen in to hear how that went and how Audrey and Jen view major age differences and if they matter.

    50 min
  8. Dating Apps Breakdown

    01/01/2024

    Dating Apps Breakdown

    Audrey and Jen break down their experiences with dating apps from Bumble, Feeld, Hinge, Tinder, and the League. Are matchmaking services worthwhile? They weigh out the pros and cons and discuss what goes into a profile.

    55 min
  9. Is NYC the Worst or Best Place for Dating?

    12/08/2023

    Is NYC the Worst or Best Place for Dating?

    Word on the street is that NYC is the worst place in the country for single women to date, and the best for men. Is that true? Jen and Audrey chat about whether they agree and what makes dating here so different, challenging or better.

    47 min
  10. The Good, the Bad, the Challenges with First Dates

    12/02/2023

    The Good, the Bad, the Challenges with First Dates

    Jen and Audrey compare and discuss recent first dates. What makes a good first date? How long does it usually take a guy to propose to meet IRL? Does the location matter? Should it be just drinks or dinner? They chat about what went well and what didn’t.

    38 min
  11. The Fall of Dating

    11/21/2023

    The Fall of Dating

    Chillier weather puts dating at a stall. Jen and Audrey wrap up their summer stories and discuss the socializing slow down that comes with the beginning of fall in the city. They chat about red flags, what they’re looking form how it changes over time and how the search is going.

    47 min
  12. Not Girls Summer

    11/15/2023

    Not Girls Summer

    Audrey and Jen discuss the disappointing single’s event that lead them to try to find love on new shores and back on dating apps. Despite all their efforts to make the most of the high-energy summer months in the city, they did not quite manage to find someone well in advance of cuffing season.

    57 min
  • 12 Episodes

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About

Audrey and Jen talk about the trials and tribulations of dating in New York City in your 40’s. Whether you’re back on the scene and trying to navigate apps as a single parent, or you’re a seasoned veteran who hasn’t found what you’re looking for, dating in your 40s comes with new and different things to navigate. Join Audrey and Jen as they share their stories about the trials and tribulations of trying to find love in New York City in their 40’s. There will be wine, there will be laughs, there won’t be advice but maybe something you can relate to.

Information

  • Creator
    Jennifer Crowe & Audrey Dotson
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    40's in the City