The Secrets to Finding a Man Ready for Commitment Over 40 — Be Your Own Brand of Sexy

Dr. Susan Edelman
6 min readOct 5, 2024

At 55, freshly divorced after a 25-year marriage, Jenna stepped cautiously back into the dating world. Her first attempts were disappointing — the man who checked emails throughout dinner, the divorcé still wearing his wedding ring, the “entrepreneur” living in his parents’ basement.

Just as she was about to delete all her dating apps, Jenna matched with Chris. Successful, charming, and with a smile that made her pulse quicken, he seemed perfect on paper.

Their first date exceeded expectations. The conversation flowed easily, punctuated by genuine laughter and lingering glances. For the first time in years, Jenna felt a spark of excitement about her romantic future.

As the evening wound down, Chris leaned in. “I’ve really enjoyed tonight,” he said, his eyes twinkling. “But I want to be upfront — I’m not looking for anything serious right now.”

Jenna’s heart sank, but she appreciated his honesty. They agreed to keep things casual and continued seeing each other.

Weeks passed, and despite her best efforts to maintain emotional distance, Jenna found herself falling for Chris. His attentiveness, their effortless connection — it all felt so right. She began to hope that maybe, just maybe, he’d change his

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Dr. Susan Edelman
Dr. Susan Edelman

Written by Dr. Susan Edelman

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