The Mating Grounds Podcast

I'm Like Joe But Older And Desperate. What Do I Do?

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May 28, 2015
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ADVICE

Face Your Current Mate Value

  • Be honest about your current mate value and adjust expectations accordingly instead of chasing a do-over from your 20s.
  • If local options are limited, either relax criteria (e.g., accept divorced women or stepchildren) or move to a different city.
INSIGHT

Do-Over Desires Hurt Clarity

  • Many 40-something men seek a 'do-over' and miss that their realistic pool is different now.
  • Happiness comes from finding someone suited to your current life, not recreating a past fantasy.
ANECDOTE

Divorced 28-Year-Olds Expand Your Pool

  • Tucker illustrates by imagining divorced 28-year-olds with kids being abundant if you accept divorced partners.
  • He contrasts that with the scarcity of untouched 24-year-olds in many markets like Oklahoma City.
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