As women over 50, we’ve seen the dating world go through a lot of changes—and now, so much of dating is done online. There are numerous websites, apps, and services you can use to meet people, all of which expand our dating pool and, in theory, increase our chances of finding love and companionship.

But even with these upsides in mind, online dating can feel like a big question mark to many people. It can feel intimidating, daunting, hopeless, or scary, depending on your situation and dating history.

Here to demystify a bit of the online dating world is New York-based dating coach Grace Lee! Read on to see my interview with her, which includes practical tips for dating online, from your mindset to profile photos.