Dating and Relationship Coach Paula Grooms, LMSW invites real women to talk about their romantic lives. In these intimate, one-on-one conversations, Paula helps each guest get-real, get focused, and get moving on what works with men for connected and committed love.
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S5E22: HE'S SEPARATED AND KEEPS COMING BACK—IS THIS TIME DIFFERENT? Coach Paula Grooms Download After years of on-again, off-again with 63-yr-old Carlos—a separated man who never followed through on his promise to divorce—48-yr-old Blake is faced with the moment she’s been waiting for… or is she? Nearly a year into no-contact, Carlos reappears with a simple, cryptic message. Unsure what to do…
S5E20: GHOSTED TWICE BY THE SAME MAN—BUT THIS TIME SHE'S READY Coach Paula Grooms Download Upon reuniting after five months of no contact, 44-year-old Skylar reached out to 44-year-old Jason to reset his image of her—and it worked. Jason began showing up for Skylar, communicating more, and treating her like a girlfriend. But after a minor moment of awkwardness between them, Jason ghosted…
S5E19: WHEN HIS ACTIONS FEEL LIKE PROOF - BUT AREN'T Coach Paula Grooms Download After three tumultuous years in an affair with a married man, 44-year-old Morgan finally has 47-year-old Jim all to herself. Jim is making real efforts to show up—trying to please Morgan, and even talking about living together. Yet instead of feeling secure, Morgan finds herself questioning Jim’s motives, loyalty, and…
S5E18: WHEN HE WANTS YOU BACK, HE (EVENTUALLY) ACTS! Coach Paula Grooms Download 43-year-old Rebecca may have wondered what kept her ex, 46-year-old Seamus, from acting on his feelings. Like many men after a breakup, Seamus struggled to make sense of Rebecca’s behavior, leaving him uncertain about how to reopen communication—and choosing inaction instead. In this episode of Make Him Wonder , we…
S5E17: WAS I TOO MUCH — OR WAS HE NOT ENOUGH? Coach Paula Grooms Download 31-year-old Maureen and 37-year-old Mark ended their 8-year relationship after Maureen began to believe her need for intimacy was “too much” for Mark. In this episode of Make Him Wonder , we listen in as iconic therapist Esther Perel explores whether reconnection is possible after a breakup—and I share my perspective.…
S5E16: CONFUSING MAKING HIM WONDER WITH MAKING HIM WAIT Coach Paula Grooms Download 42-yr-old Elaine was determined to do things differently with 52-year-old Bruce. With their immense chemistry and cultural compatibility, Elaine wanted to lay the foundation for a real relationship and wait to have sex. But after weeks of seeing each other often and speaking almost daily, Elaine felt shocked that…
S5E15: THE TALK, THE TIMING, AND THE TRUTH: KAITLYN'S ONLINE DATING UPGRADE! Coach Paula Grooms Download When Kaitlyn’s spark with 26-year-old David couldn’t grow into the real relationship she wanted, she finally got clear on what she truly needs — and she took that clarity back online. In this episode of Make Him Wonder , Kaitlyn returns to explore how intentional online dating can deliver…
S5E14: HE WON'T MAKE A MOVE! WHY? Coach Paula Grooms Download 43-yr-old Lynn comes back on Make Him Wonder to navigate the delicate space between friendship and romance. After heartbreak, Lynn says she doesn't want more with her ex, 41-yr-old Mike, and she's now talking to a nice, new connection, 47-yr-old Chad. But Mike is still bread-crumbing, and a recent weekend getaway with Chad has left her…
S5E13: WHEN DOING “THE RULES” FEELS LIKE IT'S BACKFIRING Coach Paula Grooms Download 27-year-old Marcel started-off on the right foot with 38-year-old Karina, courting her with flowers, chocolates, and daily attention. But that quickly gave way to last-minute plans and inconsistent effort. As Karina tried to assert herself and apply “the rules,” the connection began to unravel. In this episode of…
No File 34-yr-old Brianne has been hung-up on 45-yr-old Mark for nearly 2 years. Their relationship has run the gamut from friends to dating to FWB. Mark has been blunt, stating that he doesn’t want anything with Brianne – not even sex, yet he continues to see her and will occasionally agree to hook-up. Brianne comes back on Make Him Wonder to understand why Mark says one thing and does another,…
