My So-Called Midlife with Reshma Saujani F the Fairy Tale: Rewriting Love in Midlife with Damona Hoffman
Nov 19, 2025
Dating coach and author Damona Hoffman shares her insights on navigating love in midlife. They discuss why modern dating can feel overwhelming and how rewriting common myths can empower women. Damona emphasizes the importance of clarity over chemistry and advocates for treating dating as a structured process. She offers practical tips like getting offline quickly and refining dealbreakers. The conversation also explores the evolving concept of marriage and the significance of mutual growth in relationships.
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From Casting Director To Dating Coach
- Damona met her husband via an early dating site and used casting skills to craft profiles.
- She translated marketing and headshot lessons into helping people tell their dating story effectively.
Schedule Dating Time Like Work
- Commit to creating space for dating by scheduling time weekly and protecting it like other priorities.
- Practice setting boundaries now so future partners can see you prioritize relationship time.
Rewrite The Fairy-Tale Script
- The fairy-tale script gives women passive roles and unrealistic requirements for love.
- Rewriting those myths returns agency and makes you a co-creator in your dating life.
