The Trust Issue Divorce Men Can't Get Over

What does a divorced man over 50 really need in dating, and why do so many smart, capable women keep accidentally driving him away? In this episode, Laurie Gerber and returning guest Lisa Copeland decode the 5 things divorced men wish women over 50 knew before dating them. Using real comments from divorced men who responded to Episode 18, they cover what men over 50 really want, why women unknowingly trigger ex-wife fears, what intimacy actually means to a man who has been touch-deprived, and the communication gap that makes normal female conversation feel like an attack. This is dating after divorce advice grounded in what men actually say, not what we assume they mean. Laurie Gerber has been helping women over 50 date effectively for 20 years, and Lisa Copeland is one of the first coaches to focus exclusively on dating in midlife. Together, they bring decades of expertise to a format that sets this episode apart: the insights don't come filtered through a coaching lens alone. They come directly from divorced men who had something to say about what women keep getting wrong. If you want to attract a divorced man and stop repeating the patterns that go sideways, this conversation is worth your full attention. ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 00:00–03:33 — Intro: 5 things divorced men wish women knew. 03:33–08:41 — Accepted as is: the one thing divorced men want most. 08:41–12:01 — Trust: how women unknowingly push men away. 12:01–21:59 — The ex-wife trigger: what criticism signals to divorced men. 21:59–25:07 — What divorced men actually mean by intimacy. 25:07–30:06 — Flirting after 50: how to show real interest. 30:06–37:13 — Why divorced men need women to get to the point. 37:13–42:03 — Homework: the 3 pairs of dating glasses. 🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES Episodes mentioned in this conversation: Episode 18: 8 Things Men Really Want in a Woman Over 50 (with Lisa Copeland)    • Ep 18: 8 Things Men Really Want in a Woman...   Lisa Copeland's free resource (mentioned in this episode): The Art of Flirting After 50: How to Let a Man Know You're Interested Without Feeling Awkward, Fake, or Like You're Chasing Him 👉 https://find-a-quality-man.aweb.page/... Lisa Copeland: 🔗 https://findaqualityman.com/ More from Laurie: If you want clarity on what a healthy partnership looks like for you, I walk you through the 3H method step by step in my free 1-hour training: 👉 https://www.lauriegerber.com/webinar?... Take Laurie's quiz (Are You Ready to Date Like You Mean It?) and explore all her coaching resources: 👉 https://www.lauriegerber.com?utm_sour... Stay connected with Laurie: ▶️ YouTube:    / @lauriegerbercoach   📸 Instagram:   / lauriegerber_coach   💙 Facebook:   / lauriegerberdatingcoach   💼 LinkedIn:   / lauriegerber   🎧 Podbean: https://lauriegerbercoach.podbean.com/