Loss
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
When We Lose Our Parent(s) – Here’s 7 Tips for Coping
There is no easy way to deal with the loss of a parent. They’ve literally know us our whole lives and for most of us, they provided unconditional love. Unfortunately, it’s part of the life cycle most of us have to deal with. I know when my dad died, it was a huge loss. Recently, a colleague of mine lost her father and asked me if I had any advice f...Read More
Speak Up or Clam Up
Dear “Oh Carol:” My neighbor’s husband died almost a year ago. She’s in her early 70’s and is not very computer savvy – although she does do some limited email. She and I and a couple of other women go out to eat every other week and I know she goes to the gym a couple times a week. Her daughter and her family live kind of close – but she really ha...Read More
Recently Widowed – And Now Soooo Many Changes
Dear “Oh Carol:” Was married for almost 46 years. My wife past last spring. I’m gonna move about 500 miles away to be much closer to my daughter and young grandkids. I don’t either want or expect her to spend time either entertaining or “taking care of” me. So, as a start, I want to make some new friends – but I am kind of scared about that. I...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