Why did I stop using dating apps after 50?

It wasn’t because I gave up on love. It was because I started noticing that dating apps were changing the way I felt about dating, men, and even relationships. Instead of feeling hopeful and curious, I was becoming frustrated, guarded, and, if I’m being truthful, a little cynical.

In this episode of Dating After 50, I’m sharing why I stepped away from dating apps, the good and the bad I experienced, and why I don’t believe apps themselves are necessarily the problem. Sometimes it’s about recognizing when the way we’re dating is no longer good for us.

We’ll also talk about the important difference between discernment and cynicism. Because after heartbreak, ghosting, mixed signals, and disappointing dates, it’s easy to convince ourselves that being cynical means we’re being smart. But protecting yourself doesn’t have to mean closing yourself off to love.

I’m sharing the steps I’ve taken to become more open again, including changing the dating content I consume, getting back into the real world, building a life I genuinely enjoy, practicing curiosity instead of suspicion, and redefining what a “successful” dating experience actually looks like.

Most importantly, I’m asking a question that has changed dating for me:

Instead of asking, “Where are all the good men?” what if we asked, “Who do I want to be while I’m looking for love?”

If dating has left you exhausted, discouraged, or wondering whether healthy love is still possible after 50, this conversation is for you.

You don’t have to lower your standards.

You don’t have to ignore red flags.

And you definitely don’t have to give up on love.

You may simply need to change the way you’re looking for it.

Dating After 50 with Robin Richardson, Your Psychic Girlfriend — soulful, smart, sassy conversations about dating, relationships, self-trust, and choosing love without losing yourself.