Dating is already complicated—add grief, trauma, and modern communication norms, and it becomes a whole new landscape. This week, Lauren Salaun helps Anita and Mel dig into what it actually looks like to date after loss: how to approach it as a widow, how trauma can show up in your body (yes, even your immune system), and how to figure out what you really want now.

They talk attraction vs. compatibility, must-haves vs. deal breakers, and what makes a relationship not just exciting—but sustainable. There’s also a candid look at the unspoken “rules” of dating today: who pays, who texts first, and how to end things in an era where everyone avoids direct communication.

For more on Lauren's offerings, such as the free guide to texting while dating, visit: http://laurensalaun.com

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