Exploring the Possibilities of Reconciliation After Estrangement
Estrangement within families is a deeply painful and complex phenomenon, often leaving both parties grappling with feelings of hurt, confusion, and loss. For those who find themselves estranged from loved ones, the question…
Read MoreLessons from the Different Stages of Dating
As always, I like to bring my real dating experiences to you so we can all learn together. So, today’s article is about Bob (not his real name). I connected with Bob on Match.com, which is where I meet most of the men I date. I really enjoy online dating…
Read MoreOnline Dating: Why Haven’t They Responded to My Text Message?
So, you’ve been browsing this dating site and found someone that you liked. You sent a lovely and uniquely crafted message a few days ago, but it feels like it fell into a black hole. Where is he and why hasn’t he responded? This question comes up daily…
Read MoreHow Women Over 60 Can Protect Their Assets in a Divorce
In recent years, the phenomenon of older couples divorcing, commonly known as “gray divorce,” has become more prevalent than one might expect. Contrary to the traditional notion of long-lasting marriages in the later stages of life, the rate…
Read MoreThe Art of Remembering How We Have Become Who We Are
The beginning of a new year is a good time to reflect on not only the memories of the year prior, but the accumulation of memories that define who we are. Certain milestones, natural and manmade disasters, joys, triumphs, and crises are all considered…
Read MoreHow to Make Your Savings Stick Around a Bit
Regardless of your income, it can be difficult to build savings. We all know we should be building savings and not just using it for any purpose, but we haven’t really been told how to do that.
Just expecting yourself to automatically build savings is not enough…
The 10 Safest Countries to Travel as a Woman Over 50
Do you have the travel itch? Are you considering traveling solo to a new country? I have been traveling alone for several decades, and I don’t intend to stop exploring this world even as I get older. If you’re like me, you are well aware…
Read MoreIntroducing Grandchildren to the Movies You Love
One of the great joys of having grandchildren is the opportunity to relive the pleasures of childhood. We love to get on the floor and play with their toy trains or construct houses from plastic blocks of one kind or another…
Read MoreLet’s Change the Bad Rap of New Year’s Resolutions
Starting the new year is a perfect time to re-evaluate, have a fresh look at your life, and begin a few new ways. Some people feel the urge to start things over on their birthday, or the beginning of a new year of marriage. At work the urge is triggered by year end…
Read MoreWhen Not to Give Money to Family
There is a wonderful kind of privilege that comes with working hard for the last three or four decades… Savings are finally growing, the debt and/or mortgage is being paid down, and finally it feels like we can breathe just a little and enjoy life!
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