Dating Outside Your "Type" with Jennie Agin Are you stuck in a cycle of "one-date wonders"? This week on the Cupid’s Coach Podcast, host Julie Ferman sits down with Jennie Agin, founder of Storyful Matchmaking, to reveal why your "type" might be exactly what's keeping you single.
Discover how to reinvent your dating rules through the power of activity-based dates—from character-revealing board games to nature-focused "Adventure Rabbi" retreats. We dive into the art of the second date, sitting with the discomfort of first meetings, and finding "vicarious joy" in small moments.

Key Takeaways:
* Dating Outside Your Type: Why moving past surface-level preferences leads to deeper connection.
* Low-Pressure Dates: How activities like board games serve as the ultimate character test.
* Nailing the Second Date: Practical tips for women to suggest options while staying in their feminine energy.
* Smart, Soulful Connection: Navigating the "tender" early stages of dating with open-mindedness.

Connect with Jenny Agan: Visit StoryfulMatchmaking.com. Connect with Julie Ferman: Register at JulieFerman.com.

#CupidsCoach #StoryfulMatchmaking #Matchmaker #DatingAdvice #RelationshipGoals #DatingOver30 #ColoradoDating

New Year, New Intentions: Doing More of What You Love

Happy New Year, everyone! It’s the beginning of 2026, and as we look ahead, I have a big question for you: What is it that you really love to do that you just haven’t been doing enough of lately?

In this episode, I’m inviting you to join me on a mission to bring more joy, simplicity, and open space into your life. We talk about why we often fill our calendars until there’s no room left for ourselves, and why I’ve started scheduling everything from my naps to walks with my husband and dog.

We also dive deep into the habits that build happy, lasting relationships. I share some powerful research from John Gottman about celebrating wins and expressing gratitude , and I tackle a phrase I hear way too often: "I don't want to be a nurse or a purse." I’ll tell you exactly why that mindset might be the very thing keeping you single and how to shift toward a more generous, giving heart.

In this episode, we’ll explore:

The Blessing of Simplicity: How I’m using AI to simplify my kitchen and my life.


Breaking the "Nurse or Purse" Habit: Why this phrase is a total turnoff to quality men and how to actually handle financial and health expectations.


Mastering the Closeness Loop: Learning the difference between reacting and truly responding with empathy.


The Art of the "Lasso": Tips for women on being easy to schedule with and for men on developing patience.


Secure Attachment: How to practice warmth and reliability so your partner feels safe with you.

Whether you’re a "Golden Bachelor" or re-entering the dating scene after a gray divorce, let’s make this the year you move from "me" to "we" by being the healthiest, happiest version of yourself.

#CupidsCoach #JulieFerman #NewYearIntentions #DatingAdvice #RelationshipGoals #GottmanMethod #DatingAfter50 #TransformMeToWe

2026 Dating Trends with the "Digital Matchmaker"
Are you ready to "outsmart Cupid" in 2026? In this episode of the Cupid’s Coach podcast, host Julie Ferman sits down with a true industry rockstar: Julie Spira, America’s top online dating expert and founder of Cyber Dating Expert. With four decades of digital innovation and media experience, Julie Spira has watched every major trend shift—from the dial-up days of AOL to the AI-driven world of today.
The two Julies dive into Spira's latest feature article, "Dating Trends to Expect in 2026," which outlines why singles are now demanding clarity, consistency, and emotional substance over surface-level thrills. Whether you are navigating a "gray divorce," re-entering the dating world after being widowed, or curious about the new role of AI, this episode is a masterclass in modern romance.
Inside this Episode:
* The 2026 Recalibration: Why "emotional safety" is replacing high-octane chemistry and performative "love bombing".
* Gray Divorce as a Gateway: Viewing a late-life split as a "courageous recalibration" rather than a failure.
* Widowed & Ready: Giving yourself permission to find companionship without guilt and why the "two-year rule" is officially outdated.
* The "Tiny Town" Dynamics: Exploring dating in community-driven markets like Palm Springs versus the freeway-focused grind of Los Angeles.
* The Digital Shift: How daters are using AI as a "warm-up tool" for pre-date nerves and why crowdsourcing your dating life on Reddit is going by the wayside.
Join us for a candid look at the future of connection. It’s time to stop playing games and start finding the partner who treats you right on a Monday morning—not just a Saturday night.
Read the Full Article: Check out Julie Spira's Dating Trends to Expect in 2026 at CyberDatingExpert.com.
#CupidsCoach #DatingTrends2026 #GrayDivorce #CyberDating #EmotionalSafety #RelationshipAdvice #Matchmaking #JulieSpira

https://cyberdatingexpert.com/2026-dating-trends/