Christine Baumgartner, a widow and professional dating and relationship coach provides an ongoing blog addressing the needs of widowers and their families as they try to adjust to the challenges of entering new relationships. Visit her blog at ThePerfectCatch.com and and read her bio here.
August 24, 2023
Are you a man or woman struggling to find the right words to make that special person feel desired? Or maybe you’re in a relationship and want to reignite the spark between you and your partner? Then this show is for you! Join dating coaches Barry Selby and… Read More
February 5, 2023
This might not be the most popular topic to talk about but it’s something that a lot of people struggle with. A lot of us are afraid of being alone and so we’ll stay in a bad relationship rather than be by ourselves. But is that really the right thing… Read More
December 23, 2021
I’ve been talking about the holiday season and widowhood for the past couple weeks. In those articles, I haven’t included the New Year’s celebration because it often impacts people differently than the rest of the holidays. New Year’s is all about reminiscing… Read More
April 13, 2021
Today’s article is for those widowers who are beginning to think about dating as well as those who have actually begun to date. As you go through the dating process, you may find yourself confused by the differences between the way women and men view the world. Read More
May 26, 2020
Navigating Painful Breakups without losing yourself You found the perfect catch!* You’re so happy! Everything in life feels brighter and better. You talk for hours. There’s huge connection and chemistry between you. You feel like a teenager again! You… Read More
May 5, 2020
REASONS WHY NOW DURING THIS QUARANTINE JUST MIGHT BE THE PERFECT TIME FOR DATING I’ve been hearing from lots of people who say they “can’t” date right now. But I’m here to tell you that – during this season of quarantine – it can actually be the… Read More
March 31, 2020
How can you date if you can’t go meet anybody? Christine Baumgartner and Tina Hull discuss the topic of dating online. They really want people to know they can still date. In fact, some very positive things might come out of dating like this! Dating is supposed to be fun!… Read More
March 17, 2020
Just about every day, I’m in communication with widowers. Not only is it what I do as a dating and relationship coach, it also comes from being involved in several widow Facebook groups. I’m so grateful for all these connections, for it has helped my own… Read More
February 25, 2020
Several years after my husband Tony’s death – as the fog of widowhood started lifting – I found myself wondering “what’s next”. I wanted to be open to inspiration and possibilities. I knew they were out there somewhere, if I could just learn how to recognize them. Read More
November 18, 2019
How to navigate the holidays With the holidays just around the corner, I’m starting to hear stories and questions on surviving the holidays from the people in my widowhood community. For instance, last week a widower told me he was finding it painful to make his own Thanksgiving… Read More