#6 When Dating Feels Overwhelming: Intergalactic Dating Part 2
Jun 23, 2023
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Lakshmi, named among the 'Best Guests of 2023' on tech and culture podcast PIVOT, explores the concept of intergalactic dating and how technology has changed the dating landscape. They discuss the importance of embracing differences to create meaningful connections and the excitement of being a Later Dater, focusing on building a shared vision of the future.
Intergalactic Dating allows individuals to connect with people outside their usual networks, leading to diverse and unique romantic relationships.
Later daters should embrace the differences in their potential partners' paths in life and explore new relationships beyond the tendency to seek familiarity and sameness.
Deep dives
The Changing Landscape of Dating
Dating has evolved tremendously in the past 10 to 20 years due to the influence of dating apps and technology. This has led to the concept of 'Intergalactic Dating', where individuals now have the opportunity to connect with people outside their usual networks and engage in romantic relationships with individuals they would have never met otherwise. It emphasizes the scale and unprecedented nature of this shift, allowing for connections between individuals with different backgrounds, beliefs, and lifestyles. While the vast options and possibilities are worth celebrating, it is important to understand the downsides and navigate these changes effectively.
Unique Challenges of Later Data
The term 'Later Data' refers to individuals who are dating later in life, typically over the age of 45. These individuals often encounter potential partners who have taken different paths in life, such as being married, divorced, having different career trajectories, or having varying dating experiences. The metaphor of branches from the same tree trunk is used to illustrate how later daters may have had similar beginnings but have grown in different directions. Recognizing, understanding, and embracing these differences can help later daters connect with others and explore new relationships beyond the tendency to seek familiarity and sameness.
Creating Meaningful Connections
In modern dating, interactions are often limited to a few meetings or activities, leaving little room for deep connection or exploration. To make the most of intergalactic dating, it is essential to develop skills that allow for meaningful conversations and connections. This includes learning how to navigate conversations about past relationships, discussing future aspirations without solely focusing on long-term commitment, and communicating with empathy and understanding when engaging with people who have experienced loss. Instead of trying to match past experiences and backgrounds, the focus should be on envisioning a shared vision for the future and embracing the exciting possibilities that later dating offers.
Dating has changed significantly in the past 10-20 years. Part 2 looks at an aspect of Intergalactic Dating that may be unique to Later Daters. Learn more at www.thelaterdatertoday.com.
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Lakshmi was named among the "Best Guests of 2023" on tech and culture podcast PIVOT with Kara Swisher & Scott Galloway. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-friends-of-pivot/id1073226719?i=1000639439067
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The Later Dater Today is a podcast all about dating Later In Life but mostly the 45-59 window. This overlooked and often misunderstood part of the dating timeline is both under-discussed and wildly undervalued. Host, Lakshmi Rengarajan has been trying to bring both innovation as well as an analog approach to how we date today for the past 15 years.
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