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EPISODE · May 29, 2026 · 14 MIN

Ep 28: Second Date Mistakes That Are Keeping You Single

from Love At Any Age with Laurie Gerber · host Laurie Gerber

Are second date mistakes the reason your early dating momentum keeps stalling? Date one went well. There was chemistry, real conversation, and genuine excitement. Then date two arrived, and somehow the energy shifted. Most women never see these landmines coming, which is exactly why they keep stepping on them. In this episode of Love at Any Age, Laurie Gerber breaks down 3 second date mistakes that derail real connection before it has a chance to form. From choosing the wrong setting to rushing physical intimacy to skipping the questions that actually matter, this episode delivers concrete 2nd date tips for women who want to stop wasting time on the wrong person. If you are dating over 50 and looking for dating advice for women that goes past the surface level, this is the episode to save and revisit. With more than 20 years of helping women in early dating, Laurie Gerber knows exactly where momentum dies and how to protect it. Her 3H Method (Head, Heart, and Hoo-ha) gives women over 50 a clear, structured way to evaluate a match without getting swept away by chemistry or loneliness. She also covers the one drink order that puts your judgment at risk, why strong attraction is not a reason to move faster, and how to tell whether his responses to your questions are a green light or a warning sign worth heeding. ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 00:00-00:30 - Welcome and What's at Stake on the 2nd Date 00:30-02:51 - Mistake 1: Wrong Setting, Wrong Outcome 02:51-06:12 - Why Quiet Dates Outperform Fun Dates Every Time 06:12-08:06 - Mistake 2: Moving Too Fast Physically on the 2nd Date 08:06-09:53 - The Alcohol Rule That Protects Your Judgment 09:53-11:16 - Mistake 3: Skipping the Questions That Matter 11:16-12:54 - How to Read His Responses for Real Red Flags 12:54-15:13 - Homework: Rate the 2nd Date Using the 3H Method 🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES Episodes Mentioned: 🎙 Dating Mini-Episode Part 1 (First Date Mistakes): https://youtu.be/Lz6vtWkvbPI🎙  More from Laurie: If you want clarity on what a healthy partnership looks like for you, I walk you through the 3H method step by step in my free 75-minute training:  👉 https://www.lauriegerber.com/webinar?utm_source=love_at_any_age&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=solo_episode&utm_term=ep28 🌐 Website: https://www.lauriegerber.com?utm_source=love_at_any_age&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=solo_episode&utm_content=show_notes&utm_term=ep28 Stay Connected with Laurie:  ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lauriegerbercoach  📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauriegerber_coach/  👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauriegerberdatingcoach  💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriegerber  🎙 Podbean: https://lauriegerbercoach.podbean.com/

Are second date mistakes the reason your early dating momentum keeps stalling? Date one went well. There was chemistry, real conversation, and genuine excitement. Then date two arrived, and somehow the energy shifted. Most women never see these landmines coming, which is exactly why they keep stepping on them. In this episode of Love at Any Age, Laurie Gerber breaks down 3 second date mistakes that derail real connection before it has a chance to form. From choosing the wrong setting to rushing physical intimacy to skipping the questions that actually matter, this episode delivers concrete 2nd date tips for women who want to stop wasting time on the wrong person. If you are dating over 50 and looking for dating advice for women that goes past the surface level, this is the episode to save and revisit. With more than 20 years of helping women in early dating, Laurie Gerber knows exactly where momentum dies and how to protect it. Her 3H Method (Head, Heart, and Hoo-ha) gives women over 50 a clear, structured way to evaluate a match without getting swept away by chemistry or loneliness.She also covers the one drink order that puts your judgment at risk, why strong attraction is not a reason to move faster, and how to tell whether his responses to your questions are a green light or a warning sign worth heeding. ⏱ TIMESTAMPS00:00-00:30 - Welcome and What's at Stake on the 2nd Date00:30-02:51 - Mistake 1: Wrong Setting, Wrong Outcome02:51-06:12 - Why Quiet Dates Outperform Fun Dates Every Time06:12-08:06 - Mistake 2: Moving Too Fast Physically on the 2nd Date08:06-09:53 - The Alcohol Rule That Protects Your Judgment09:53-11:16 - Mistake 3: Skipping the Questions That Matter11:16-12:54 - How to Read His Responses for Real Red Flags12:54-15:13 - Homework: Rate the 2nd Date Using the 3H Method 🔗 LINKS & RESOURCESEpisodes Mentioned: 🎙 Dating Mini-Episode Part 1 (First Date Mistakes): https://youtu.be/Lz6vtWkvbPI🎙  More from Laurie:If you want clarity on what a healthy partnership looks like for you, I walk you through the 3H method step by step in my free 75-minute training: 👉 https://www.lauriegerber.com/webinar?utm_source=love_at_any_age&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=solo_episode&utm_term=ep28🌐 Website: https://www.lauriegerber.com?utm_source=love_at_any_age&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=solo_episode&utm_content=show_notes&utm_term=ep28 Stay Connected with Laurie: ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lauriegerbercoach 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauriegerber_coach/ 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauriegerberdatingcoach 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriegerber 🎙 Podbean: https://lauriegerbercoach.podbean.com/

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