Divorce
Why Are So Many Baby Boomers Getting Divorced?
Contrary to popular belief, the divorce rate in America has been steadily declining in the last 20 years. Unless of course, you’re a Baby Boomer. So, why are we still getting divorced at a record rate?
Date After 50? 5 Tips to Get Started!
No matter our chronological age, when it comes to love we are all young inside. Many things have changed since our youthful, carefree days but some remain the same. We ask the same questions such as where to meet, and how to meet but the answers have changed. Dating After Fifty is quite different from being in our 20s, 30s, and 40s. Don’t let tha...Read More
7 tips to avoid divorce in retirement and keep a happy marriage
While the quality of the spousal relationship is one of the most important factors in retiree life satisfaction, recent studies conclude that divorce for couples after 50 is on the rise, and retirement may have something to do with it. According to researchers, many couples are just not prepared for the realities of being around their spouse more o...Read More
My Kids Give Alice a Tough Time
Dear “Oh Carol:” My former wife and I share custody of our two teenage daughters. I’ve met a wonderful woman (Alice) but things are getting difficult. My daughters treat Alice horribly. I’m afraid that if I punish them they’ll hate me – and if I don’t, that Alice will leave. What should I do? AFL’s OH CAROL Answers...Read More
It’s Never Easy, Is It?
Dear “Oh Carol:” My son’s mother-in-law, Mary, has cancer and has only 6 months left. She’s a sweet-heart and this is so sad. I think she’s mid-60’s. Her husband has been a real trooper helping her with every need and no complaining. But recently some have noticed he’s acting a bit too friendly with some of Mary’s friends. Especially the single o...Read More
It’s Been More Than 30 Years…
Dear “Oh Carol:” My husband, hero, knight in shining armor, passed away 4 years ago. I am so lonely, and ready to date. My last, first date was 30 years ago. When do men of our age generally expect to get intimate, as in after how many dates? While I am open to intimacy, I need to know this is someone with whom I will be in a committed relationship...Read More
Needing Courage
Dear “OH CAROL:” He is 10 yrs older than me, very abusive physically & mentally until about 8 yrs ago the physical abuse stopped. I have not had the courage to leave even though ive asked several times over the yesrs for a divorce. He plays me with his health and the age difference. Every one inc my children has wanted me to leave. I now have t...Read More