Open to Love

Nationally recognized relationship therapists Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Frank Powers have co-authored Open to Love: The Secrets of Senior Dating is available now. Order your copy now on Amazon!

Getting back in the game is hard, but finding love in your golden years doesn’t have to be complicated. In Open to Love, two therapists share their personal and professional stories of love and romance in the later years. Inspirational, and most of all, relatable, Gloria Horsley and Frank Powers show readers how to face their fears about dating, identify what they want in a partner, and learn how to find love in the golden years.

Open to Love covers the ins and outs of online dating as a senior and how to turn every experience―even a horrifically bad date―into a growth experience. From emotionally preparing to get back in the game, to what to do when you’ve found the one, Open to Love is the first and only stop on the road to senior dating.

Open To Love: The Secrets Of Senior Dating covers a range of insights and advice tailored to older adults navigating the world of dating.

Here are ten things you will learn:

• Navigating Online Dating: Tips on using dating apps and websites effectively, tailored to the older demographic.

• Embracing Vulnerability: How being open and vulnerable can lead to deeper connections later in life.

• Overcoming Fear of Rejection: Strategies for handling rejection and staying confident in the dating scene.

• Communicating Needs: Advice on expressing desires and expectations clearly and assertively.

• Building Trust: Techniques for building trust in new relationships after previous experiences.

• Healthy Boundaries: Understanding and setting boundaries in dating and relationships.

• Rediscovering Intimacy: How to reconnect with intimacy and physical affection in a mature relationship.

• Dealing with Baggage: Handling past relationships and emotional baggage effectively.

• Community and Support: The importance of social networks and support systems in the dating journey.

• Self-Discovery: Encouragement to explore new interests and activities that enhance personal growth and attractiveness.

These topics reflect common challenges and experiences faced by seniors re-entering or navigating the dating world, offering practical advice and emotional support tailored to their needs.

All proceeds from the sale of Open to Love benefit the Open to Hope Foundation.