{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 72: Should I Make My Online Dating Profile Now? (1 of 2)","description":"Should I Make My Online Dating Profile Now? Returning guest co-host Barb Flynn helps set up my online dating profile. Barb\u2019s deadpan sense of humor plays well with mine\u2014naturally, we go off into the weeds (figuratively). We discuss gobs! Warning: Barb and I drank beer before and during recording, but I sound like I beer-bonged espresso\u2014maybe because I was both anxious and delighted to record. Also, to add context, we recorded after I had gone out twice with Miss Kayak. Some discourse is similar to what you hear in the two episodes of \u201cDear Donna, I\u2019m Finally Dating" --episode links to Part 1 and Part 2. Now\u2026Usually, when I record in-person with a guest co-host, we are more than six feet apart, not because of Covid, but because I need distance between microphones to reduce audio problems. But this time, we share my laptop to set up a Match.com dating profile\u2014so we have to sit next to each other, almost uncomfortably close\u2014and this tension adds to the evening fun, especially because Barb\u2019s dead pan sense of humor plays wells with mine. (Please note, Barb and I have not dated each other, and you\u2019ll hear why.) This is a two-part series. And in this first part, vulnerable chit chat encompasses insights into\u2014 relationships, dating, grit, optimism, actionable advice, and being alert for life\u2019s unexpected beauty. And there\u2019s more! Barb and I babble about, for example:  Am I too short and old to be a hot date? How to make out in a restaurant like a rock star.  The stupid breakup line you might expect from the narcissistic Taliban. Here\u2019s why she won\u2019t spoon you. And for my woo-woo sensibilities, is the universe female? Please enjoy our wide-ranging, beer-battered banter in this first part of Should I Make My Online Dating Profile Now?   Bulletinis Learning To Date: Like A Virgin How To Make Out In A Restaurant Like A Rock Star Stupid Male Break-Up Line Who Is The Narcissistic Taliban? Always Say Yes To A Fix-Up, Or Else Crickets\u2014Ghosted On My First Try? Why Mornings Are Less Risky Barb\u2019s Hammered Bartender Why Some Cuddle, Then Move On My Quandary Here\u2019s Why She Won\u2019t Spoon You The Universe Is Female Thanks for listening. Past Episode Links Mentioned: Barb Flynn: I Love You Too, Babe Part 1  Part 2  Part 3 Dr. Jennifer Katz: The Good Widow Part 1  Part 2  Part 3  Part 4 Dr. Katz link to her website and to buy her book: https:\/\/www.thegoodwidow.com Because you shouldn't have to journey alone, join me in the My Spouse Died Too community email list for members-only benefits: Behind-the-scenes commentary gives you deeper insight--helps you heal. Episode alerts so you'll know when a new episode is ready. Updates on past podcast guests because their journeys continue too. Plus more thoughts, resources, and random widowed journey stuff I discover. And it's the best way to contact me. Because you shouldn't have to journey alone. Sign-up takes less than a minute. Here's the link: https:\/\/www.myspousediedtoo.com. Hope. Heal. Find love again. ~ Emeric My Spouse Died Too podcast, images, logos, artwork copyright \u00a9 2019-2022 by Emeric McCleary. Music and lyrics \u00a9 2019-2022 by Emeric McCleary and Elena McCleary ","author_name":"My Spouse Died Too","author_url":"http:\/\/myspousediedtoo.libsyn.com","html":"