Perspective
On Life and Love after 50: Lying about Age in a Dating Profile is Unwise
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- Written by Tom Blake Tom Blake
A woman, mid-60s, emailed me about a man who contacted her on a senior dating website.
Such is Life: The Look of Love is in Your Eyes
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- Written by Saralee Perel Saralee Perel
Last week, Bob and I celebrated our 42nd wedding anniversary. Countless times, I’ve been asked: “What is your secret to a happy marriage?”
On Life and Love after 50: Hot-Potato Topic: Women Dating Younger Men
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- Written by Tom Blake Tom Blake
A widow named Jackie approached me recently and asked: “Does age matter in dating when it comes to women being older than men?”
On Life and Love after 50: The Importance of Appreciation in Relationships
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- Written by Tom Blake Tom Blake
Recently, a friend, age 72, said to me, “It will be nice to be appreciated by someone rather than be taken for granted. What’s your opinion?”
Older but Not Wiser: Grandpa the Ninja Warrior
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- Written by Sy Rosen Sy Rosen
OK, you’re the grandparent. You fill your grandkids with love and joy and, when their parents aren’t looking, hundreds of chocolate chip cookies. However, as a grandparent you have certain limits and boundaries (I guess).
5 Unexpected Rewards of Becoming a Caregiver
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- Written by George Shannon George Shannon
It’s true, the life of a caregiver can be demanding, difficult, and daunting. I spent seven years of my life in that role, keeping an eye on my wife’s every move.
On Life and Love after 50: Marriage vs. a Committed Relationship
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- Written by Tom Blake Tom Blake
As a senior-relationship columnist, I receive many interesting questions from older singles.
Booming Voice: Cursed by Cursive
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- Written by Bill Levine Bill Levine
In sixth grade I was forced to miss at least a week’s worth of recess periods. I stayed in the classroom, while outside, my classmates were frolicking.
Such is Life: Threads of a Lifetime of Summers
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- Written by Saralee Perel Saralee Perel
You may not know how I met my husband, Bob. After his divorce, he took a college course called “Life after Divorce.” I was the teacher. Bob got an A.