"Like brothers and sisters"—The Later Daters star Nate comments on relationship with ex

The Later Daters season 1 premiered on November 29, 2024, on Netflix. The eight-episode docuseries featured six singles in their "50s, 60s, and 70s" as they tried for "their second (or third, or fourth) chance at love."

Nate was one of the singles vying to find a partner to share his life with. He was introduced as a 56-year-old divorced father of two. He had his first daughter with an ex-girlfriend from college, Jackie, who later became his best friend.

During episode 5, the former couple was asked why they weren't together despite a healthy relationship between them. Jackie shared that while they considered the relationship, she felt that they weren't compatible with each other.

Nate said that he felt that their bond was more "like brothers and sisters". He added that they sometimes got on each other nerves.

"Part of the real is we're more like brothers and sisters, 'cause she get on my damn nerves sometimes and I get on hers sometimes. Okay?" Nate said.

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The Later Daters star Nate's ex Jackie explains why their relationship didn't work out

Jackie played a significant role in Nate's journey on The Later Daters, offering valuable advice and actively engaging with his perspective. She returned in episode 5 to catch up on his latest date.

During the segment, the former couple reflected on their past and expressed their views on why their connection didn't work. Jackie admitted that she and Nate thought about getting together and "definitely considered" their relationship.

However, when she first met The Later Daters contestant, she shared that she wasn't looking for a relationship but rather a "hookup".

"I'm not going to say that it wasn't considered. I thought about it. I know he thought about it. It was definitely considered... When I first met you, um, with the dimples… I wasn't looking for a relationship I was looking for a hookup, and that's what I got. That's what we both got," Jackie said.

Jackie added that as she and her ex aged and got to learn about each other. She mentioned that the two came to a mutual understanding that they weren't "compatible" with each other in terms of a relationship.

"As far as a relationship, as we've gotten older and gotten to know each other and learn each other, we both decided that we're not compatible for each other in that respect," she added.

During Jackie's visit, Nate discussed his recent date with Lisa. He said that he had a "real good vibe" during the date and wanted to make sure that they had fun. However, he took a step back when he found out that she had two kids in their 30s and they were living with her.

He mused that if he got together with Lisa, then her children would move in with her and he didn't want that. Nate added that he wanted an empty nester and was trying to "relinquish children altogether" and live his best life.

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Who is Nate from The Later Daters?

The Later Daters contestant Nate was introduced as a 56-year-old former paratrooper. After dating Jackie in college, the duo continued to maintain a friendly relationship over the years as they shared a daughter as well.

As per his cast bio, Nate later got engaged to a woman, whose name was not disclosed. However, they broke up due to his former partner’s infidelity.

Then, he got married to another woman and welcomed his second daughter with her. The couple was together for over 16 years and after the breakup, Nate began "living a peaceful life in a man cave of a home that’s extremely tidy".

On The Later Daters, the dating coach Logan Ury hoped that the contestant would let his guard down on dates, while he aimed to work through his trust issues.

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The Later Daters season 1 episodes are available on Netflix.