Dating Sunday is the biggest day of the year for online dating—and Laurie’s making the case for why it should be part of your strategy (especially if you’re dating after 50). She validates the real frustrations (catfishing, safety concerns, feeling “shopped”), then shows you how to use online dating on your own terms: start with mindset, diversify your pool, be selective about platforms, don’t rush into paying, and follow a simple plan so you don’t burn out.

In This Episode, Laurie Covers: ✅ Why “Dating Sunday” can change your whole year (if you use it right) ✅ The sneaky way fear turns into a runaway train—and how to stop it ✅ The truth about choosing the “perfect” dating app (it’s not what you think) ✅ A simple rule that prevents online dating fatigue fast ✅ The small prep step that makes you way more successful in week one

Timestamp ✅ 00:00–02:45 — What Dating Sunday is, and why it matters (this year: January 4) ✅ 02:45–06:35 — The real frustrations women share about apps (and why Laurie validates them) ✅ 06:35–09:40 — Your fears are data: how to sort irrational vs rational fears (plus a key “ask early” strategy) ✅ 09:40–12:32 — The “why” that keeps you in the game: benefits of healthy love (and why it helps your life) ✅ 12:32–17:34 — Five practical tips to do online dating without burnout ✅ 17:34–25:30 — How to choose a dating site (without over-fixating) + the “start slow” plan ✅ 25:30–29:08 — Paying for apps, upgrades, and staying focused on the big picture ✅ 29:08–32:10 — Homework, accountability in the comments, and next week’s season finale teaser

Links & Resources 📺 Watch Past Episodes: https://lauriegerber.com/love-at-any-age ✅ Take Laurie’s “Are You Ready to Date?” 5-minute quiz (mentioned in the episode): https://lauriegerber.com/quiz ✅ Laurie’s free webinar: 3 Secrets to Finding and Maintaining Healthy Love: https://www.lauriegerber.com/webinar

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