Hi! I'm back! at least for this week.

Today's episode is a little more personal and raw!!!

I’m sharing why I became a dating and relationships writer in the first place—and how my perspective on love, connection, and modern dating is evolving in real time. From where I think dating is headed to what I hope it could become, this is an honest update on what I’m learning (and unlearning).

I talk about why taking risks in love matters more than we admit, why rejection might actually be one of the most valuable parts of dating, and how seeing your love life as a story—not a series of wins and losses—can change everything.

Because at the end of the day, I don’t just think dating is about finding someone. I think it’s about living a life that’s interesting, meaningful, and worth telling stories about.

And yes...love is a big part of that.

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In this episode of Love, Brie, we’re spilling all the tea on dating younger men, age-gap relationships, and what love after 40 and 50 really looks like. I chat with Leslie Morgan Steiner, bestselling author and modern-love maven, about how dating younger men liberated her, challenged society’s rules, and gave her a whole new perspective on attraction.

We dish on all the juicy stuff: the myths of “cougars,” why age really is just a number, and how dating outside your comfort zone can be fun, flirty, and totally freeing. I also get real about my own experience dating younger men for the first time—spoiler: it’s not a trend, it’s about curiosity, connection, and a little mischief.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to break the rules of conventional dating, or why midlife love can be thrilling, messy, and totally empowering, this episode is for you. Laugh, relate, and grab your favourite drink—because we’re serving it hot.

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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.

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Also, if you have questions about dating over 40, marriage, divorce or anything else, I want to hear from you. Send your emails to relationship-questions@yahooinc.com and your question could be featured in an upcoming article on Yahoo's Romance, Redefined advice column

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