what 2025 taught me about dating and myself

In this episode, I reflect on my 2025 dating journey and the lessons learned along the way. From navigating textuationships to dating outside my usual type, I share how I embraced intentional dating and learned to value genuine connection. I explore why good grammar doesn’t replace real-life action, the importance of chemistry over “fine,” and why coffee dates sometimes need a playful twist. Plus, I reveal the power of letting yourself be pursued and why it’s okay to keep going even when dating gets tough. Join me for a candid, humorous, and empowering look at modern dating in your 40s. Because love is out there, and so are the lessons that lead us to it. Connect with Brie: Also, if you have questions about dating over 40, marriage, divorce or anything else, I want to hear from you. Send your emails to [email protected] and your question could be featured in an upcoming article on Yahoo's Romance, Redefined advice column Enjoy a 20% discount code for my Substack ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Read the Substack Essay here: https://briannehogan.substack.com/p/what-2025-taught-me-about-datingand Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠briannehogan.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Substack:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://briannehogan.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/lovebriehogan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@briannehogan