Should you date a separated man? Is dating during divorce a red flag? How long should someone be single after a long marriage before dating again?

In this episode, I share results from a viral question I posted on Threads that received 141 responses from women in their 40s about whether they'd date men who are separated or going through divorce. The overwhelming answer reveals important truths about healing timelines, self-discovery, and what it really takes to be relationship-ready after ending a long-term marriage.

What You'll Learn:

1. Why 90% of women over 40 won't date separated men (and what that means for you)
2. The "Runaway Bride test" - why knowing yourself matters more than relationship status
3. Real responses from women AND men going through separation and divorce
4. Why living independently after divorce is essential before a new relationship
5. How roles in long marriages affect readiness for dating

Plus: I announce an exciting new signature series launching soon and share updates on upcoming anonymous guest episodes where everyday people share their infidelity and divorce stories.

Perfect for: Women navigating dating after divorce, anyone wondering about dating timelines post-separation, or those seeking relationship advice for dating in your 40s and beyond.

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In this solo episode, I challenge one of the most commonly repeated relationship mantras: "once a cheater, always a cheater."

Drawing from research and my personal experience, I explore why this phrase is not only inaccurate but potentially harmful. I break down the critical difference between serial cheaters and situational affairs, share surprising statistics about infidelity recurrence, and discuss how society weaponizes the "cheater" label—especially against women.

In this episode:

1. The data behind who cheats again (and who doesn't)
2. Serial cheaters vs. one-time affairs: key differences
3. Why people who've been cheated on are 2x more likely to be cheated on again
4. How "the other woman" gets unfairly labeled
5. Why I believe people can change (though it's hard)
6. My personal reflections on being the other woman and growing beyond that identity

If you've ever been affected by infidelity or have strong opinions about cheating, this episode will give you a lot to think about.

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Welcome to the first solo episode of 2026 and Season Two of The Scarlet Edit.

In this episode, I’m sharing two important things:

1. The direction of the podcast in 2026, based entirely on listener data
2. A powerful dating concept you need to understand this year: Fantasy Access

I break down what the data has made crystal clear. You want honest conversations about affairs, divorce, shame, starting over, and emotional healing. Those episodes resonate because they make people feel seen, less alone, and understood. And in 2026, we’re leaning into them even more.

I also introduce Fantasy Access, a term that explains why certain dating dynamics feel confusing, emotionally draining, and stuck. Fantasy access shows up when someone maintains emotional proximity to you without showing up in real life. Likes, story views, low-effort texts, vague interest — without dates, commitment, or clarity.

In this episode, I explain:

1. What fantasy access is and how it shows up in modern dating
2. Why fantasy access benefits emotionally unavailable people
3. How social media and online dating amplify emotional confusion
4. Why attention is not the same as intention
5. How to cut off fantasy access without confrontation
6. Why neutrality and boundaries are the most powerful response

If you’re single, dating in midlife, navigating divorce, or tired of entertaining emotionally unavailable men, this episode will help you start 2026 with clarity, self-respect, and stronger boundaries.

Topics Covered

1. Affairs, divorce, shame, and starting over
2. Emotional availability in dating
3. Dating after divorce in your 40s
4. Boundaries and self-worth
5. Fantasy access and unearned emotional proximity
6. Why being alone is better than being misled

Listen if you’re ready to stop confusing attention for effort and start choosing yourself.

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