Make Him Wonder

Make Him Wonder

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.

Episodes

November 15, 2025

A 40-year-old guest on Esther Perel’s Where Should We Begin shares her story: after freezing embryos with her life partner and agreeing to start their family in her 40th year, he suddenly got cold feet. Five months of couples therapy later, they’ve separated. In this episode of Make Him Wonder, I break down what I would advise this woman to do to have everything she wants — even with the man who is now her ex, but whom ...

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Tired of the usual dating app grind?  If swiping isn’t bringing the results you want, it might be time to try a different approach. In this episode of Make Him Wonder, I sit down with Jeremy Nelson, founder of Marrying America, a new courting platform designed for women seeking serious, committed relationships. Curious if it’s right for you? Listen for all the details, and use promo code Podcast if you’re ready t...

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33-yr-old Esme and 37-yr-old Ivan have been dating for 6 weeks. Despite all indicators that Ivan wants to move forward in a relationship, Esme is concerned that once the two have sex, the positive momentum could abruptly stop. Wondering what will give her the best chance of Ivan wanting her for his forever “one,” and not distancing, Esme comes on Make Him Wonder to find out when it’s okay to spend the night and have sex...

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After 6 weeks of dating, 33-yr-old Esme knew she had found someone special in 37-yr-old Ivan. His consistency, kindness, and candor were refreshing. Yet, despite all indicators that Ivan wanted to move forward in their relationship and fully commit, Esme had difficulty giving over. Deciding to work on what works with men and step-into trust, just 9 months later, Ivan proposed. Esme comes on back on Make Him Wonder to di...

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In less than 6 weeks after meeting online, 38-yr-old divorced dad, Rafael, was taking 35-yr-old Adele to meet his friends and family, and agreeing to exclusivity. Adele was therefore heartbroken when Rafael couldn’t follow through.  In this episode of Make Him Wonder, I help Adele understand why Rafael left and what she can do to stay in a positive state by moving forward and manifesting Rafael returning, ready and...

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A 40-yr-old guest on Esther Perel’s podcast, Where Should We Begin, outlines her journey of freezing embryos with her life partner with an agreement to begin implantation in her 40th year. But when the time came, this woman’s partner got cold feet. Following 5 months of couples counseling, the two have separated.  On this episode of Make Him Wonder, I break down what I would be advising this woman to have all she w...

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46-yr-old Blake let long-time-separated 61-yr-old Carlos back into her life after 10 months of his continued texts. Now that the two have been back together for a few months, Blake is growing restless to know what Carlos is willing to do to allow their relationship to go the distance. Wanting to change their history of being on-again-off-again, Blake comes back on Make Him Wonder, seeking my coaching on what is best for...

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35-yr-old Christine, reached out to her ex, 35-yr-old Maurice, who lives in another state. He responded positively and has been consistent, but Christine isn’t convinced. On this episode of Make Him Wonder, I help Christine see what is keeping her stuck and what she can practice at a long-distance to bring Maurice closer every day and in every way.

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57-yr-old divorced mother of two, Robin recognized that there was something she needed to tweak in her online dating. She went on a journey to find the answers and discovered that when she managed her mindset, worked on manifesting over negative thinking, and used the mechanics of men, she could win what her heart truly desired.  Now happily married, on this episode of Make Him Wonder, Robin shares her journey of w...

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By the time 30-yr-old Audrey met 27-yr-old Anthony in person, the two had already established a great online friendship. They fell in love within a few months and were meeting each other’s friends. However, Anthony showed signs of feeling pressured, especially as he was starting a new business.  His becoming more avoidant heightened Audrey’s anxiousness. When Anthony suddenly broke things off, Audrey admits she “fr...

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36-yr-old Jolie's excitement over 40-yr-old Luke turned to disappointment when Luke's initial interest seemed to suddenly wane.  Not understanding why Luke's behavior was normal for a man at a long-distance, Jolie comes back on Make Him Wonder to get my coaching on where things made a turn, and how she can get things back on track to, potentially, go the distance. 

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46-yr-old divorced, single mom, Leisel, describes dating 48-yr-old Paul as "amazing." On date 5 they had sex, but Leisel was disappointed that this didn't change Paul's inconsistent communication.  On this episode of Make Him Wonder, I help Leisel discover the importance of consistent messaging with a man before sex, and how she can make sure she is not repeating old dating patterns.

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LD relationships, being a catch but not being caught, single with little romantic history and more!  In this Q&A with Michelle we answer your questions. 

Send Michelle@CoachPaulaGrooms.com YOUR question or ask about being a guest for an episode that will only be posted here in the club! 

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36-yr-old mother of three, Kaitlyn made the first move when she introduced herself to her gym’s new yoga instructor, 26-yr-old, David. David moved to Kaitlyn’s country from another country, only 8 months ago. Given the age difference and the fact that the two share a gym, Kaitlyn comes on Make Him Wonder wanting my coaching on the potential for this relationship to go the distance and how to set it up correctly by not s...

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Love is for anyone who chooses to have it.  But unless you're one of the very lucky few, it doesn't "just happen," or come to us when "we least expect it."  If you're past the age of 30, you've likely endured many heartbreaks and romantic dry spells. If you're enduring one now, you can feel defeated, if not downright depressed.  But what if you're not in the mindset to manifest, or you can't override what...

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Nine months ago, 26-yr-old Amara told me she was “too clingy, needy, and emotional” in her relationship.  After our discussion, Amara took action. She is now at a much better place with her boyfriend, Tony, but continues to question if she is “asking for too much.” Tony says he feels Amara “doesn’t appreciate him,” so he is unwilling to move forward with getting engaged.  On this episode of Make Him Wonder, I ...

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33-yr-old Esme and 37-yr-old Ivan have been dating for 6 weeks. Despite all indicators that Ivan wants to move forward in a relationship, Esme is concerned that once the two have sex, the positive momentum could abruptly stop. Wondering what will give her the best chance of Ivan wanting her for his forever “one,” and not distancing, Esme comes on Make Him Wonder to find out when it’s okay to spend the night and have sex...

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It was love at first sight for 30-yr-old Lucia when she saw 23-yr-old Brian performing on a street in her city. Artistic and sweet, Lucia viewed Brian as different from other men, both younger and older, and let herself fall hard.  Now, only 3 weeks later, Lucia is feeling intense anxiety over Brian not showing up for her in the ways she expected.  On this episode, Paula helps Lucia explore her struggle with a...

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35-yr-old Christine, reached out to her ex, 35-yr-old Maurice, who lives in another state. He responded positively and has been consistent, but Christine continues to sabotage her chances by openly questioning Maurice on his level of interest. On this episode of Make Him Wonder, Paula outlines what changes Christine needs to make regarding her self-love, so that she can see Maurice’s attention in a positive light and ma...

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36-yr-old single mom, Madison, slept with 31-yr-old Mike on the first date. But despite Mike’s continued pursuit and behavior that suggests he’s thinking of Madison as a possible girlfriend, Madison can’t quell her anxiety and negative thoughts. Despite trying hard to text and behave in ways that show her self-worth, Madison made a big misstep on social media that caused Mike to ghost her. In this episode, Paula gives M...

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