Dating After 50: The 8 Rules Every Man Needs to Know | Ep. 188

Dating After 50: The 8 Rules Every Man Needs to Know | Ep. 188

July 17, 2026 · 11 min · Season 6 · Episode 188

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In this episode, Karen Bigman discusses the essential rules for men dating after 50, focusing on emotional connections and personal growth.

Testing before getting physical is non-negotiable for me — ProDx Health makes it easy. First PASS-certified at-home STI kit, herpes testing included. 15% off: http://prodxhealth.com/discount/taboo In this episode of Taboo To Truth, I tackle the question I hear from men over 50 more than any other: what do women actually want? Instead of another list of app hacks and texting rules, I go underneath the practical questions to the emotional ones that actually determine whether you build a real relationship or just rack up more first dates. I break down why men are re-entering dating with an outdated playbook, what women over 50 consistently tell me they're looking for, and I give eight concrete tips — from healing before you date to knowing the difference between chemistry and compatibility. I close with the reframe that matters most: dating after 50 isn't about finding the right person, it's about becoming the kind of partner who can build the relationship you actually want. In This Episode: 0:00 ProDX Health (STI Testing) 1:45 What Women Over 50 Actually Want 2:19 The Real Questions Men Are Asking 3:15 You're Not Picking Up Where You Left Off 4:02 Why Neither Side Is Being Honest…

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