{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"What Women Want from Men in Midlife Relationships","description":"By midlife, women know exactly what they want \u2014 and what they don\u2019t. After raising kids, building careers, and learning hard lessons, women are entering relationships with more clarity, empowerment, and confidence than ever before. In this episode, Dr. Lisa shares the five traits she wanted in Tony \u2014 and what she believes most women are looking for in midlife love. Tony chimes in with his honest (and hilarious) reactions, making this a heartfelt and eye-opening conversation for both men and women. In this episode:   Why women want men to listen without fixing   How vulnerability creates deeper intimacy   The importance of supporting her goals and aspirations   Why feeling safe and protected matters at every stage   Why quality time is the ultimate love language in midlife   Join us for Part 2 of the&amp;nbsp;He Said \/ She Said series, and discover how women\u2019s needs evolve in midlife \u2014 and how men can step up to build stronger, healthier love.  Introduction &amp;amp; Episode Setup (00:00:01)&amp;nbsp;Tony introduces the episode topic: what women in midlife look for in a mate. Podcast Welcome &amp;amp; Hosts\u2019 Background (00:01:01)&amp;nbsp;Hosts introduce themselves and the podcast\u2019s focus on second chances and love after divorce. Women\u2019s Empowerment in Midlife (00:01:46)&amp;nbsp;Dr. Lisa discusses how women in midlife are more empowered and clear about their desires. Trait 1: Listening Without Fixing (00:02:36)&amp;nbsp;Explains the importance of men listening without immediately trying to solve problems. Trait 2: Vulnerability (00:04:23)&amp;nbsp;Discusses why women value men who show vulnerability and emotional openness. Trait 3: Supportive of Goals and Aspirations (00:07:20)&amp;nbsp;Highlights the need for partners to support women\u2019s ambitions, especially in midlife. Trait 4: Safety and Protection (00:10:11)&amp;nbsp;Explores both physical and emotional safety as key needs for women in relationships. Trait 5: Quality Time (00:12:45)&amp;nbsp;Emphasizes the importance of spending meaningful, unplugged time together. Recap of the Five Traits (00:15:01)&amp;nbsp;Dr. Lisa summarizes the five key traits women seek in midlife relationships. Closing Thoughts &amp;amp; Relationship Advice (00:16:25)&amp;nbsp;Hosts encourage listeners to reflect on the traits and improve their relationships. Community Invitation &amp;amp; Outro (00:18:05)&amp;nbsp;Invitation to join the podcast community, subscribe, and final closing remarks.   &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Saying Yes Again: Helping midlife singles and couples rewrite their love story.","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/576435","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38053985\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/38053985"}