On Life and Love after 50: Lying about Age in a Dating Profile is Unwise

A woman, mid-60s, emailed me about a man who contacted her on a senior dating website.

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Such is Life: The Look of Love is in Your Eyes

Last week, Bob and I celebrated our 42nd wedding anniversary. Countless times, I’ve been asked: “What is your secret to a happy marriage?”

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On Life and Love after 50: Hot-Potato Topic: Women Dating Younger Men

A widow named Jackie approached me recently and asked: “Does age matter in dating when it comes to women being older than men?”

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On Life and Love after 50: The Importance of Appreciation in Relationships

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?”

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Older but Not Wiser: Grandpa the Ninja Warrior

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).

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5 Unexpected Rewards of Becoming a Caregiver

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.

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On Life and Love after 50: Marriage vs. a Committed Relationship

As a senior-relationship columnist, I receive many interesting questions from older singles.

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Booming Voice: Cursed by Cursive

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.

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Such is Life: Threads of a Lifetime of Summers

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.

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