The One Box He Hasn't Checked: Finding Love After 50 with David Gottfried

Summary

What happens when you've built a successful life, raised a family, and accomplished almost everything you set out to do—but there's still one important box you haven't checked?

In this episode of Digital Dating Over 50, Andrew sits down with David Gottfried, co-founder of the U.S. Green Building Council, for a candid conversation about love after 50, divorce, dating, and starting over.

At 66 and single after a 20-year marriage, David opens up about rebuilding his identity, navigating modern dating, maintaining his independence, and confronting the fear and vulnerability that come with letting someone into your life again.

They talk about dating apps, money and appreciation, loneliness, intimacy, online dating scams, and what it really takes to build a meaningful relationship later in life.

For David, there's still one box left unchecked: experiencing the kind of deep partnership he calls “the third” — you, me, and us.

Ep#13

David Gottfried

Founder: World Green Building Council

CoFounder: U.S. Green Building Council

Author: Regen360: An Operating System for a Regenerative Earth Preorder

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