Episode 17-The Myth-No One Wants to Date Women over 40 with Kids

Story Time with the Intimacy Ally

Dec 19 2023 • 20 mins

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Episode Summary


In this episode, Jeni Simas challenges the myth that no one wants to date women in their 40s with kids. She shares her personal experience of finding love online and emphasizes that age and parental status do not define a person's worth or desirability. Jeni encourages women to embrace their roles as mothers and individuals and confidently get on dating apps. She also promotes her Making Online Dating Magical course as a resource for guidance and support in navigating the online dating world.


Key Takeaways


Age and parental status do not determine a person's worth or desirability in the dating world.

Women in their 40s with kids can find love and have successful relationships through online dating.

Embrace your role as a mother and a person, and be proud of who you are.

Get on dating apps with confidence and showcase your unique qualities and interests.


Chapters


00:00 Apologizing for Life and Kids Getting in the Way

01:45 Challenging the Myth of Dating Women in Their 40s with Kids

03:08 Starting Online Dating at 40

04:27 Initial Experiences on Dating Apps

05:25 Overcoming Societal Myths and Insecurities

07:12 Considering Deleting the Dating App

08:17 Taking a Chance on a Younger Man

11:55 Finding Love as a Woman in Her 40s with Kids

13:19 Age and Parental Status Do Not Define Your Worth

15:41 Embracing Your Role as a Mother and a Person

16:46 Being Proud of Who You Are and Getting on Dating Apps

18:14 Promoting the Making Online Dating Magical Course

18:45 Apology and Closing Remarks


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