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The Top 7 Dating Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Keep Them Single

Dr. Susan Edelman
4 min readMar 12, 2022

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Many women find themselves single again after a long marriage. And, a lot of them start looking for a new husband or partner with a better fit and a much better outcome. All of those painful experiences can put you in a much better position to find true love.

But, if you’ve been in a long-term relationship for many years, you are probably seriously out of practice when it comes to dating. Put your best foot forward by avoiding these common mistakes that women over 40 make.

Over 40 Dating Mistake #1: Rushing Back Into Dating

Divorce and breakups are challenging experiences and can feel like being on an emotional roller coaster ride. Maybe you need time to recover before rushing into dating. Focus on taking good care of yourself and getting some stability in your life. Spend time with your family and friends, find activities you enjoy, and spend some time alone processing the changes in your life.

Over 40 Dating Mistake #2: Posting Old Photos

Don’t set yourself up for failure by posting a photo of you when you were 10 years younger or 10 pounds lighter. Sure, you want to put your best foot forward, but you don’t want him to wonder what else you aren’t honest about when you meet in person. You also don’t want to set yourself up to be…

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Dr. Susan Edelman
Dr. Susan Edelman

Written by Dr. Susan Edelman

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