Dating While Gray™
Laura Stassi
When writer Laura Stassi’s marriage ended after nearly 30 years, she asked friends and relationship experts for advice on navigating the dating scene. On Dating While Gray, Laura shares what she’s learned: love doesn’t get easier as you get older.
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Flying Solo
Dating While Gray™
02/20/20 • 32 min
Host Laura Stassi talks with New Yorker Dennis, who doesn't want to give up the single life. Maybe he's waiting for the perfect woman to finally become available? Then there's Michele in Washington, D.C. Despite successfully connecting people in her large professional and social circles, she hasn't made a romantic connection for herself. Finally, life coach Amy Schoen says people who want to couple up need to be intentional in thought and actions.
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The Kids Are Alright
Dating While Gray™
03/11/21 • 36 min
Parenting and dating are two words we may not be comfortable hearing in the same sentence, even if “little ones” are all grown up. Laura explores how gray daters are juggling personal needs and desires with parental obligations.
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Encore: More Dishing on Dating
Dating While Gray™
01/11/24 • 34 min
With five committed relationships in 20 years, the apps are panning out for listener Jean. Plus, two former Dating While Gray guests randomly connect online and make a dinner date. Laura tags along and then uncovers what happened afterward. Was it a love hit ... or a miss?
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One Love, Two Homes
Dating While Gray™
04/25/24 • 35 min
A growing number of older couples are not sharing space 24/7. It’s called living apart together, or LAT. Anthropologist Helen Fisher reveals her LAT arrangement with husband John. Then Laura chats with Vicki Larson, author of the forthcoming “LATitude: How to Make a Live Apart Together Relationship Work.” Finally, an LAT arrangement involving a duplex sparks a courtroom battle.
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Pandemic Love: Slow, Fast, and Furious
Dating While Gray™
02/11/21 • 40 min
Laura is admittedly freaked out by dating apps. But she's also curious how other gray daters are connecting during the COVID pandemic. Does being high risk for the virus have to put a limit on love?
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Listener Mailbag
Dating While Gray™
10/03/24 • 29 min
Laura shares comments and questions from listeners responding to previous DWG episodes.
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Hashtag Love
Dating While Gray™
03/10/22 • 34 min
With millions of people spending a chunk of time on social media sites daily, it seemed inevitable one of these platforms would elbow its way into the love business. How about using social media —officially and unofficially — to make love connections? | Thanks to our sponsor SilverSingles. More at www.silversingles.com/datingwhilegray.
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How To Be Single
Dating While Gray™
04/14/22 • 30 min
An entire generation grew up with songs on the radio that basically were cautionary tales about being single. 1968 brought us “One is the Loneliest Number.” 1972 gave us “Alone Again (Naturally).” And "All By Myself” charted in 1975. No wonder some of us are fearful of being on our own! So is it still popular opinion that being uncoupled is to be avoided at all costs? | Thanks to our sponsor SilverSingles. More at: silversingles.com/datingwhilegray.
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(Encore Episode) Custom-Built Commitment
Dating While Gray™
11/23/23 • 36 min
Laura talks with legendary women's college basketball coach Elaine Elliott, whose commitment to her partner endures long after the romance is over. Then, Norm and Jeanne share the story of how they’ve built a solid partnership without mentioning the "C" word. Finally, Laura sits down with public radio icon Diane Rehm, who puts her own modern spin on a traditional choice. (From April 2020)
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FAQ
How many episodes does Dating While Gray™ have?
Dating While Gray™ currently has 123 episodes available.
What topics does Dating While Gray™ cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Podcasts and Relationships.
What is the most popular episode on Dating While Gray™?
The episode title 'Love In The Stars' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Dating While Gray™?
The average episode length on Dating While Gray™ is 28 minutes.
How often are episodes of Dating While Gray™ released?
Episodes of Dating While Gray™ are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Dating While Gray™?
The first episode of Dating While Gray™ was released on Feb 13, 2020.
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