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Whatever happened to a man picking up the phone, asking you out properly, and actually planning the date? Not a “U up?” text at midnight. Not “Wanna hang?” with zero plan. I’m talking about real effort—the kind that made us Gen X women actually look forward to shaving our legs and slipping into heels.

Do you really need a Gucci bag and Pilates membership to snag a wealthy man… or is that just Instagram talking?

Long before therapy apps and TikTok affirmations, we had lyrics. As Gen X women—child-free, seasoned, and gloriously self-defined—we didn’t just survive breakups… we built empires on the ashes. And we did it with the ultimate 90s/00s soundtrack playing in the background.

Here’s the thing — if your life feels like one long “Yes” to everyone else and a “Maybe later” to yourself, it’s time for a plot twist. You’ve spent decades being the reliable one, the fixer, the listener, the person who shows up even when you’d rather be at home in pajamas with wine and Netflix.

What if I told you four women in pastel pantsuits from the ‘80s could teach you everything you need to know about thriving over 40? No, this isn’t about outdated shoulder pads or perms—it’s about confidence, independence, and living life unapologetically on your own terms.

Ever notice how your confidence makes some men squirm?

Ever dance to a song in your teens thinking it was catchy—only to hit 40 and realize it was basically your entire life philosophy waiting to happen?

At this stage in the game, I’m not just protecting my energy—I’m guarding it like it’s Beyoncé’s wig vault. Boundaries? Set, sealed, and sparkle-proof. If it drains me, it doesn’t reach me.

Who says your passport needs permission from kids, a husband, or society’s clock to get stamped?

Think women over 40 are supposed to slow down, fade out, or quietly knit scarves? Not on Cagney & Lacey’s watch.

Tired of being told you need a perfectly curated feed and a TikTok filter to find love? Girl, Gen X didn’t grow up with swipe culture—and yet we still managed to make real connections… without emojis, likes, or ghosting.

Tired of watching 20-somethings have all the fun? This one’s for us.