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Divorce After 50 Can Be Heartbreaking and Liberating

By Martha Bodyfelt April 07, 2016

Divorce after 50 is especially tough on women. For years, divorce was stigmatized and many women were left to feel ashamed by their situation. They felt like it was their fault and that they didn’t deserve a chance to start over. Read More

60 Women Share their Advice for Surviving a Divorce After 60

By Margaret Manning November 04, 2015

Divorce after 60 may be painful, but, at least it is no longer a taboo subject. It’s also a challenge that more and more women are facing as our generation ages. Read More

How to Recover from a Divorce After 60

By Margaret Manning June 18, 2015

Many women in our community have been forced to deal with a divorce after 60. These women are not alone. According to UK government statistics, divorce rates for women over 60 have increased significantly since 1991. This is despite the fact that overall divorce rates are down during the same period. Read More

Forget Silver Divorces – More Boomers Saying “I Do,” for the Second Time

By Margaret Manning March 17, 2015

There has been a lot of talk lately about the increase in silver divorces among baby boomers. As our children leave the house and we start to look towards the coming decades, more of us are deciding to go it alone. Read More

3 Implications of the Rise of Divorce After 50

By Margaret Manning November 11, 2014

In recent years, a lot has been written about the fact that divorce rates among people over 50 are rising, while other generations are staying married longer. For example, over the last 20 years, baby boomer divorce rates have increased 50%. Read More

The Stages of ‘EX’ – Dealing with Divorce After 60

By Margaret Manning May 10, 2013

Elizabeth Kubler Ross wrote about the five stages of dealing with death and loss – denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. Read More

The Solo Journey Challenge

By Marie Burns May 01, 2024

By choice or otherwise, 90% of us women will be left solely in charge of our household finances. Whether you become suddenly single through divorce or widowhood, the experience is a financial challenge. You may be dealing with half…

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The Secret to Finding Genuine Connection: The Shift from Mr. Perfect to Mr. Real in Mature Love

By Lisa Copeland April 27, 2024

At this stage in life, many women find themselves weighing the idea of searching for the “Perfect Man” who fulfills all their desires against the reality of finding a “Real Man” who isn’t perfect but has what’s important for creating a good relationship…

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I Feel Sad and Blue – Should I Be Worried?

By Suzanne Mulligan-Born April 25, 2024

Everyone experiences feelings of sadness and being overwhelmed at times. And let’s not forget about the healthy response called anger! But I wondered about the whole spectrum of normal reactions to what life throws at us over a life time…

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How Is Dating a High-Quality Man Different in Your Feminine Energy

By Michele Burghardt April 23, 2024

Life has been busy for me. I’m launching my new coaching program at Date Great Guys, my mom is moving into assisted living, and I met a super wonderful high-quality man who is so much fun to spend time with…

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