Does finding love in a small town only happen in rom-coms? Have you “been there, done that” when it comes to where you live? Nancy chats with best-selling author Laura Munson, who recently found big love in a small Montana town.

Small dating pools are tough at any stage of life, but when you live in a place you’ve known for years, it can be even harder. In today’s episode, Nancy is joined by Laura Munson, NYT best-selling author and founder of the Haven Writing Retreat in Whitefish, Montana (where Nancy spent two wonderful weeks last year).

Laura talks about what it’s like to be in the middle of life and dating in a small town. Spoiler alert: It starts with believing in your own love story, no matter what obstacles you may be facing.

Over time, Laura learned how to cast a wide net in a small pool. She says first, she had to get crystal clear on what she wanted (and what she didn’t want) to finally find the love she was looking for.

Like with most things, your approach to dating changes as the years go by. It’s easy to push dating to the side when you’ve got a busy, full life, and that’s what Laura thought until she met her perfect match at just the right moment. The secret? Staying true to herself along the way.

Nancy and Laura unpack why it’s so important to understand the “why” behind your romantic motivation. Staying authentic and true to yourself is the best way to attract love, no matter who you are or where you live.

“You have to connect with yourself first, to know what you want to connect to. Then, inside a loving relationship, you can grow.”