She’s a lover and appreciator of men. A woman with suitors lined up as far as the eye can see. A gal who navigates the testosterone waters with the greatest of ease. Meet Donna, who is having the time of her life.

Sheri and Nancy first heard about this Man Expert from her sister, Susan, who regaled them with tales over dinner about how Donna, a dating app aficionado, goes on more than 100 dates a year with men of all kinds. They knew they had to meet her and hear her tips and insights, so they booked her for the podcast the very next day. Sheri and Nancy believe this is a real breakthrough for the Romance & Sex pillar – they plan to learn from Donna’s light and open-hearted approach to dating and sex and relationships. This wisdom is the kind that any woman, single or partnered, can use. Listen and learn!

Takeaways:

[10:10] The guest of honor today is Donna, a true expert on dating and loving men. Sheri and Nancy sought her out for advice about Romance & Sex. Donna, who is in her 50s, is a prime example of reimagining the middle of life and going for what you want.

[12:30] Donna shares how she went from cynical and skeptical to open and vulnerable. She decided to make each date a brand new experience, with no preconceived notions from the past. Her approach is to assume every date is going to be with a kind and delightful man.

[15:35] Her mindset before each date is to have a great time and enjoy the moment with no pressure on starting a romantic relationship. If there is no connection, she advises Sheri and Nancy to try to think of it as the start of a possible friendship, or even just a nice meal!

[19:42] Donna talks about how to flirt, and show affection, with a simple touch on the hand.

[29:04] Donna’s general rule is to chat on a dating app for a maximum of one week, and then take it into real life. If the man is dragging along on making plans, move on to someone more eager.

[34:27] Donna believes if we see the best in a person and offer our respect and appreciation, they are much more likely to live up to our vision of what we want.

[35:57] Skip the 30-minute coffee meetup on a weekday and save dating for Friday through Sunday, when you can dedicate a few hours and really enjoy yourself. Also, skip the table and sit next to each other at the bar. It’s more flirty and fun.

[43:29] Don’t assume someone is monogamous until there is a clear conversation with both parties being honest.

[44:56] Donna’s best advice to people in long-term relationships: keep it fresh and leave the past in the past. If that means role-playing with your partner, even better.

[47:51] Donna is going to continue as Nancy’s dating concierge and romance coach. She’s going to help Nance tweak her game.

[49:03] Finding love and lust while you sow your wild oats is totally fine! The best thing to do is put yourself out there and learn what you like.

Website Story.co