Flirting After 40 Secrets to Successful Middle-Aged Dating
Starting over after a divorce can be overwhelming at any age, but what if you’re faced with a new direction when your life is statistically half over? First, don’t panic. Many people find new love well into their 40s; it’s simply a matter of prioritizing yourself and being aware of what to avoid. Here are three thoughts on how to get back on track in your love life. YOUR SECOND CHANCE COULD SHINE BRIGHTER. Here’s the silver lining about being newly single in your 40s: You have decades of life experience and lessons learned, and you’re more in tune with your goals and desires. Take the time to focus on what worked and what didn’t in your prior relationship, and aim to find a partner who will honor whatever boundaries you’ve set for yourself and provide you with the best parts of marriage in even more fulfilling ways. WISE SWIPES PREVENT SCAMS. If it’s been a decade or two since you’ve been in the dating field, you may be amazed by the number of options available to find a potential companion online. Unfortunately, seeing should not always mean believing. In the age of artificial intelligence (AI) and photo filters, the person you think you’re talking to may not be who they claim to be in reality (and, in a worst-case scenario, may not even exist). Enjoy yourself online, but be wary of anyone you encounter who seems too good to be true, as they most likely are. Of course, keep your red flag radar up when spending time with someone in person as well. For as many genuine people there are in this world, you can find just as many who may attempt to charm you out of your bank account.
DON’T RUSH REAL LOVE. Being alone after several years, especially when you’re middle-aged, can lead to a sense of longing that may prompt you to rush into dating before you’re fully healed from the loss of your past relationship and ready to commit emotionally to someone new. You have no deadline to find happiness, so take all the time you need to consider what you’re willing to offer in a new relationship and what you want from another person. You may be having a difficult time spending these early nights alone, but you’ll feel even lonelier if you settle for the wrong partner.
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Rustic French Pistachio Cake
Ingredients • 2 cups heavy cream, cold • 1 1/2 cups (minus 1 tbsp) all- purpose flour
• 1 1/4 cups sugar • 1 tbsp vanilla paste • 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped, plus extra for topping • Powdered sugar for dusting
• 2 tsp baking powder • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt • 3 large eggs
Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 F, then butter and flour a 9-inch springform pan. 2. Whip cold cream until it forms firm peaks, then refrigerate. 3. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt, then set aside. 4. Beat eggs, sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy. 5. Fold pistachios and flour mixture into egg mixture. 6. Gently fold cream into the batter until no streaks remain. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. 7. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until puffed and golden on top. Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, then remove from pan. 8. Dust with powdered sugar and top with pistachios. Serve warm or at room temperature!
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