Dr. Victoria Vaughn: Communication Skills for Dating

Communication skills for dating in college are essential! Dr. Victoria Vaughn, a retired educator and lifelong learner, found herself newly single at fifty-five after a thirty-year marriage. Entering the senior dating pool, she discovered not just frogs but full-suitcases of "baggage"—from the talker and the narcissist to the bully, the cheater, and more. Her memoir, "Oh the Frogs I Kissed Before I Finally Found My Prince", blends humor, honesty, and hard-won wisdom. With stories that are both entertaining and eye-opening, she invites readers to laugh, nod in recognition, and take away insights for their own dating journeys. 10% of all profits from the book will go to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's research. In episode 628 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what was the biggest shock jumping back into the dating world after 30 years of marriage, when she realized these stories could help younger adults who are also trying to navigate modern dating, what early dating behaviors signal "Frog Alert", advice for students to spot "dating profile embellishment" before it becomes a disaster, how can someone tell when substance use crosses the line into a red flag, what were the earliest signs she missed that today's students should pay attention to, why do people override their gut instinct in early dates, what role did self-respect and self-knowledge play in her eventual decision to walk away from men who were clearly wrong, what communication habits should students look for in a healthy partner, and why is it OK to go slowly. Enjoy!