Sex & Romance
40 Ways to Maintain Social Ties During the Coronavirus Quarantine
40 Ways to Stay Social During the Coronavirus Quarantine NOTE: Our thanks to PARADE and NICOLE PAJER for this helpful content. 1. Stay in contact: Social distancing, says Heather Cosimin, an associate professor of psychology at the College of Arts & Sciences at Johnson & Wales University, doesn’t mean you should cut yourself off. “Continue...Read More
Be Heard: Meeting Someone New After A Late Divorce
When you’ve woken up seeing the same face for the last 10, 20, or 30 years, a divorce is a jarring experience. Whether you were unwilling to part ways with your former spouse or you’re savoring your newfound freedom, getting back into the dating game can be a challenge. Many people in their forties, fifties, and sixties struggle to defi...Read More
10 Great After Fifty First Date Ideas
Does the idea of After Fifty dating make you a little nervous? That’s a natural feeling for adults of any age, especially if you’re out of practice. Whether you’re 16 or 65, the best way to enjoy a first date is to keep an open mind, focus on the things you have in common, and make your primary goal to simply have a good time. To ...Read More
Surprise! Marriage Can Help You Live Longer!
Research shows that marriage contributes to good health, and people who are healthier tend to live longer. Married men and women are less likely to have drinking problems, commit suicide, and develop mental problems. They also tend to eat more healthfully and exercise more frequently. What is it about marriage that leads to a longer, healthier life...Read More
Flirting and Dating at 50+ – A Guide (Kind of)
It was a disaster waiting to happen. After 20 years of marriage, George K. sallied back into the dating frenzy in Los Angeles. He tied some gold chains around his neck and splashed on strong cologne. He bellied up to a nice-looking brunette and shot an exaggerated wink to get her attention. “Hi there, doll,” he announced. “George ...Read More
New friendships after 50? Absolutely!
Forming friendships after fifty can sound like a daunting task. The fleeting friendships that we’ve created in the workplace or with parents of our children’s friends may no longer exist. After the kids leave the nest and after you’ve stopped working, you may find yourself drifting apart from friendships that turn out to have been situational, ones...Read More
7 Great Tips to Manage Adult Bullying
Typically, when we think of a bully, we think of bullies on the playground or at school. Bullying is not limited to growing up and children, teens or young adults. Unfortunately, bullies exist, and intimidation does not end after school. Bullying happens even to adults in the workplace.
Finding Friendships – As We Age
Toddling off to school may have brought an unexpected surprise to many of us. We discovered other youngsters – similar to us, at least in age. Some of these others may have become more than just passing acquaintances. We really shined up to some who became our friends. So, while attending school allowed us to grow intellectually, we al...Read More
Are You Creating Loneliness in Your Future?
Empty park benches… waiting for YOU to fill them up! I’m a little troubled. Twice now in the last year, two friends of almost 4 decades have confided in me that they no longer have an interest in making new friendships. The man said “It’s too much work” and the other, a woman, said she is “without enthusiasm or desire for it.” Couple t...Read More
How to Help A Friend Ease into Dating after Divorce
I remember when I first got married how thankful I was to be done with dating! Then when I was single again, I realized if I didn’t want to spend the rest of my life alone, I’d have to get back to dating eventually. Dating after divorce is different for everyone. Some may go through the healing process and feel ready to start over in a ...Read More
Living Life After Loss – The Importance of Grieving
At some point, we each loose someone we are especially close to. And grief, grieving, accomopanies that loss. Whether the loved one is a spouse, a parent, child, dear friend, or even a beloved companion animal, grieving is a normal part of our lives. And that grief can be very painful. While it may be tempting to deny grief in order to avoid or den...Read More