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3 commentsOur Love 'n Life Pro, Carol, is an After Fiftier who spent almost 10 years as a professional matchmaker. She also experienced separation and divorce around the time she was turning the big "5 - 0." With her divorce finalized, and her experiences as a professional matchmaker serving as a backdrop, she entered into more details
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Dear “OH CAROL:”
My boyfriend will be moving to the other side of the country in the next 6 weeks because of job requirements. We’ve decided that we’re going to call it quits. In our minds, long-distance relationships are just not ... more
My boyfriend will be moving to the other side of the country in the next 6 weeks because of job requirements. We’ve decided that we’re going to call it quits. In our minds, long-distance relationships are just not ... more

Dear “OH CAROL:”
I’m 58 was dating this woman for 3 months and I thought we were good together. She kept saying how much she enjoyed the things we did together. I even started to talk with her about planning a ... more
I’m 58 was dating this woman for 3 months and I thought we were good together. She kept saying how much she enjoyed the things we did together. I even started to talk with her about planning a ... more

Dear “OH CAROL:”
My wife had an affair. It went on for 2 years and she says it’s over. You can’t believe how devastated I was. I believe her when she says it’s over but I insist that we go for ... more
My wife had an affair. It went on for 2 years and she says it’s over. You can’t believe how devastated I was. I believe her when she says it’s over but I insist that we go for ... more

Dear “OH CAROL:”
I was happily married for almost 25 years. My husband died 2 years ago and I’ve just started dating. This is a whole new world for me. I don’t have any idea as to what’s accepted practice. At ... more
I was happily married for almost 25 years. My husband died 2 years ago and I’ve just started dating. This is a whole new world for me. I don’t have any idea as to what’s accepted practice. At ... more

Dear “OH CAROL:”
I have a friend who’s not quite 50 yet - but she’s almost there. She and I have been friends for many years. She got divorced about 3 years ago. Now over the last 2 years, she has ... more
I have a friend who’s not quite 50 yet - but she’s almost there. She and I have been friends for many years. She got divorced about 3 years ago. Now over the last 2 years, she has ... more

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Dear “OH CAROL:”
After my divorce, I waited a while before I started dating. Then I met someone who was also divorced and she’s been great! We’ve been laughing together and seem to understand each other really well. But then her father suddenly became ... more
Dear “OH CAROL:”
After my divorce, I waited a while before I started dating. Then I met someone who was also divorced and she’s been great! We’ve been laughing together and seem to understand each other really well. But then her father suddenly became ... more

Dear “OH CAROL:”
What’s the proper way to introduce your "significant other" when you’re in your 50s and you’re dating? We are both divorced and have been dating for the last 2 1/2 years.
I refer to him as my "boyfriend"; ... more
What’s the proper way to introduce your "significant other" when you’re in your 50s and you’re dating? We are both divorced and have been dating for the last 2 1/2 years.
I refer to him as my "boyfriend"; ... more

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Dear “OH CAROL:”
I’m a 57 years-old man and I’ve never been married. I don’t regret not having kids as I have a number of nieces and nephews and I enjoy my time with them. I’ve been seeing a woman that ... more
Dear “OH CAROL:”
I’m a 57 years-old man and I’ve never been married. I don’t regret not having kids as I have a number of nieces and nephews and I enjoy my time with them. I’ve been seeing a woman that ... more

Dear “OH CAROL:”
My husband of 4 years is a great man. We’re both in our 60’s. My problem is with his 24-year-old son. He moved back into the house we share. My husband is putting him through school and pays ... more
My husband of 4 years is a great man. We’re both in our 60’s. My problem is with his 24-year-old son. He moved back into the house we share. My husband is putting him through school and pays ... more

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Dear “OH CAROL:”
I have a good friend who is 56 and so unhappy because she never married or had kids. It's so confusing with all the different online match sites - which one would you recommend as being the most ... more
Dear “OH CAROL:”
I have a good friend who is 56 and so unhappy because she never married or had kids. It's so confusing with all the different online match sites - which one would you recommend as being the most ... more

Dear “OH CAROL:”
My husband was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s Disease and he passed away a year ago after 9 years with the disease. I think of myself as relatively young (I’m 62) and some friends are interested in me starting ... more
My husband was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s Disease and he passed away a year ago after 9 years with the disease. I think of myself as relatively young (I’m 62) and some friends are interested in me starting ... more

Dear “OH CAROL:”
When my partner and I have not made love as often as she would prefer, she tells me that she feels I don't love her. I am 57 and she is 10 years younger than I am. Our ... more
When my partner and I have not made love as often as she would prefer, she tells me that she feels I don't love her. I am 57 and she is 10 years younger than I am. Our ... more













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