How I Matched My Mother: A Personal Journey in Matchmaking
In a personal account of love and loss, Barbie Adler, founder of Selective Search, shares her journey into matchmaking and widower dating within her own family. As the daughter of a couple’s therapist, Barbie understood early on the importance of nurturing relationships. When her father passed away, Barbie took it upon herself to help her mother find a new partner and embrace the journey of mature dating and encore love.
Barbie’s story is one of learning, understanding, and deep compassion. As she introduced her mother to potential matches, she realized the many lessons of finding encore love:
Take things slow and be selective – while it is important to put yourself out there, it’s equally crucial to protect yourself
Process the past – reflecting on and working through past insecurities or resentments can prevent you from bringing old, unresolved issues into your new partnership
Be explicit about your goals, wants, and needs – it’s important to be clear about what you want, both to yourself and your potential partner
Getting back into the dating world can be intimidating, but it can also be an exciting, fulfilling adventure. Read the full story to hear Barbie’s exploration of love, resilience, and the exciting journey of finding encore love: How I Matched My Mother.
“Matching my mother taught me never to lose hope in that capacity for surprise. The vibrancy and joy that finding love again brought her are living proof of the transformative power that encore love can have for anyone.”