Try Being an Explorer in Times of Life Transitions
If you are experiencing some kind of life transition, you may be eager to get settled into your new phase. It might be leaving full-time work, or living alone for the first time in years, or having to adapt to new physical conditions. No matter the reason…
Read MoreBored with Your Husband? How to Keep Dust from Settling on Your Marriage
Remember the excitement you used to feel about your husband? The anticipation of time together was enough to keep you moving through your day. Not to mention the mental notes you’d make about things to tell him or daydreams…
Read MoreThe Older, Wiser (and Better!) Learner
We’re all familiar with the phrase “older and wiser” and science proves it to be true. As the mind develops with age, so do certain areas of cognition that serve us both socially and in problem solving.
But learning new things is humbling, and it can prompt…
Is He Wonderfully Romantic or a Narcissist?
With all the chatter about narcissists, it’s natural to wonder if the man you just met is a true romantic and showering you with admiration, or a closet narcissist and is love-bombing you. How do you know the difference?
Read MoreAre You Considering Giving Up on Online Dating?
Are you ready to throw in the towel? Feeling frustrated and discouraged? Well, hold your horses because there’s a little something you might have missed. Studies have shown that most people give up on online dating after just two attempts…
Read MoreA Widow’s Decision: Better or Bitter?
Recently, a young widow shared something that stuck with me; a point she heard made by Rick Warren, a well-known pastor, author, and host of a Daily Hope Radio show. I don’t know if he was talking about grief specifically or moving forward…
Read MoreNavigating Legal Issues Surrounding Grandparents Rights and Child Custody
The age-old saying “it takes a village” rings especially true when it comes to raising children. In today’s dynamic family structures, grandparents often play a significant role in the upbringing of their grandchildren, either by providing essential support…
Read MoreEnd of Marriage Advice: How to Rebuild Trust After a Divorce in Your 60s
The reason we struggle with trust after a divorce is because we feel like we’ve been betrayed. It’s a crappy weight to have on your shoulders. Similar to its other invasive cousins – anger, guilt, and resentment – losing trust after your long-term…
Read More26 Surprising Habits of Happy Older Women (#18 Might Catch You Unprepared)
The beauty of aging is that we get to take time to reflect on who we are and what we want out of the rest of our life. It can be a time when our lives blossom. Here are some observations from the many conversations I have…
Read MoreWhat’s at the Roots of Financial Divorce Recovery?
Five years post-divorce, 25% of people say they feel recovered from the emotional impact of divorce, vs 35% who say they are still not recovered from the financial impact. Even after five years, so many of us are not financially resilient after divorce…
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