💘 Midlife Dating on Valentine’s Day: A Survival Guide
Valentine’s Day in midlife is not for the faint of heart. It’s for the emotionally seasoned, the romantically resilient, and those who’ve learned to laugh through the weirdness. Here’s what you might encounter: 🥂 The “We Should Celebrate” Text Sent at 4:57 PM on February 14. From someone you dated twice in October. You reply “Sure!” and spend the evening Googling whether they’re still married. 🍝 The Restaurant Mishap You book a cozy Italian place. They book a trendy vegan spot. You both show up at different locations and spend the night texting “I’m here!” You end up eating cereal at home. It’s fine. You like cereal. 🧠 The Emotional Intelligence Olympics You say, “I don’t need anything fancy.” They say, “Great!” You secretly hoped for a handwritten note. They bring a Bluetooth speaker. You smile. You cry later. You journal. You grow. 🧥 The Wardrobe Crisis You try on 6 outfits. None say “I’m confident and emotionally available.” You settle on “I’m warm and I remembered deodora...