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TIPS FOR DATING OVER 50
11 commentsDating over fifty can be a bit scary for men and women who find themselves single again at an age they are supposed to have been long settled down in a long term relationship. They feel it can be a daunting task to even begin to date at this mature age. Some find themselves alone again after a disappointing relationship, but others may have suffered loss of a partner through death. more details
SECRETS TO A LONG, HAPPY MARRIAGE
Some might say a long celebrity marriage is one that endures the duration of the newly betrothed's trip down the aisle. We've seen Britney Spears dissolve a marriage after 55 hours and Kim Kardashian call it quits after 72 days. It seems even money can't buy matrimonial happiness. more detailsDating After Fifty -
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Men looking for a quick hookup are more likely to overestimate a woman's desire for them, U.S. researchers found.
Psychologist Carin Perilloux at Williams College, and Judith A. Easton and David M. Buss of University of Texas at Austin said ... more
Psychologist Carin Perilloux at Williams College, and Judith A. Easton and David M. Buss of University of Texas at Austin said ... more
Conspicuous consumption -- such as Porsches -- can serve the same function for some men as the brilliant feathers serve peacocks, U.S. researchers suggest.
Researchers at the University of Texas-San Antonio, Rice University and the University of Minnesota say men ... more
Researchers at the University of Texas-San Antonio, Rice University and the University of Minnesota say men ... more
Some flirts are just needy.
"One meaning of flirting can be 'I am interested in you and I am communicating that interest to you.' Another could be 'I don't feel good about myself.
I don't feel attractive or confident and ... more
"One meaning of flirting can be 'I am interested in you and I am communicating that interest to you.' Another could be 'I don't feel good about myself.
I don't feel attractive or confident and ... more
DATING
Despite the emphasis that our culture places on youth, life experience is a real asset when it comes to dating. Remember, this is your time. As a boomer, you should be blooming in at least one aspect of your life ... more
One first date ended when he got so drunk he went in for a kiss and knocked her off her bar stool. After she regained consciousness, he skipped out on the bill -- only to reappear in the parking lot, ... more
He's browsing your bookshelves. She's meeting your dog. You're sipping wine ever-so-close to the bedroom.
Having a date over to your house for dinner can be a recipe for romance - or disaster. But even disaster can be telling.
So it ... more
Having a date over to your house for dinner can be a recipe for romance - or disaster. But even disaster can be telling.
So it ... more
DATING: ONLINE
Being single and in your 50s. To some it means a whole new world of adventure opening up; to others it translates as long years of loneliness ahead. Before the advent of the Internet, the latter might well have been ... more
There are three simple steps for getting kissed online.
We all want to make a good first impression.
When we go out on a first date, the average person will spend about an hour getting ready. We make sure we look good, ... more
We all want to make a good first impression.
When we go out on a first date, the average person will spend about an hour getting ready. We make sure we look good, ... more
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Question: My relationship of over four years ended a few months ago, and I've been feeling ready to get back into the dating scene. I signed up for match.com (which is where I met my recent ex), and was disappointed ... more
Question: My relationship of over four years ended a few months ago, and I've been feeling ready to get back into the dating scene. I signed up for match.com (which is where I met my recent ex), and was disappointed ... more
DIVORCE
Couples can use a relative new - and largely unknown - legal alternative to divorce called "Collaborative Divorce" to put an amicable end to their marriages.
"The legal system is broken. It does so much damage to people and families," ... more
"The legal system is broken. It does so much damage to people and families," ... more
Lucie Elmer's life follows the familiar trajectory of her generation: marriage at a young age, divorce and remarriage. The second marriage lasted 28 years, and when it ended a couple of years ago, Elmer joined the legions of other baby ... more
Recently, I talked to a woman in her early 40's who has two young kids and is very unhappy. In her second marriage, she was contemplating divorce: she wasn’t getting any younger and wanted her chance at happiness. She’s not alone. A few ... more
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