Dare to Dream Again After Being Hit by a Life Quake
At some point in your life, you will go through “something.” That “something” could be the sudden death of a loved one, a nasty divorce, an unexpected financial crisis or a dreaded life slip. These “life quakes” are life-changing experiences…
Read MoreDo I Believe That “All My Future Is Behind Me”?
We were both waiting for the same train. I had sat down next to her in the waiting area, and she had moved her things slightly to make room, which meant we began to talk. For some reason, the conversation turned quickly to age…
Read MoreRetirement: Are You Ready for A Solo Act?
Most women in their 60s are headed for a solo future. Are you prepared for yours? Millions of people are finding themselves on their own as they head toward retirement. Some are solo by circumstance, others by choice. These partner-less pioneers…
Read MorePreventing Your Midlife Crisis from Affecting Your Marriage
You probably know a few couples who got divorced after being married for decades. Going through a midlife crisis can cause a marriage to dissolve. The midlife crisis itself can have a negative impact on the marriage or can make one of the spouses realize…
Read MoreThe Charms of Living Alone
My friend, Marcia, is a vigorous woman in her early 80s. Thirty years ago, she moved into an apartment on Manhattan’s upper East side. Last year, I visited her place for the first time. There were bars outside her ground floor windows…
Read More6 Books to Read This Spring
The bad news? I’m still recovering from a nasty case of the flu. The silver lining? My malady gave me the perfect excuse to lay around and read! During my convalescence, I ripped through – and enjoyed – the following books…
Read MoreWhen Is Letting a Friendship Go the Right Thing to Do?
I was the friend that my close, long-time friend, let go. Fran and I met when our boys were preschool age, and in the same T-ball team. Years of meeting up for walks, coffee, and fun had come and gone. Even our husbands got along and enjoyed each other’s company…
Read MoreCan We Conquer the Fears We Face?
Let’s have some straight talk about fear first. Fear is one of the most powerful emotions we have. As an analogy, compare it to the old childhood game, “king of the hill.” Fear bullies out rational logical thinking, peace, and inner calm…
Read More3 Ways to Approach the Dating Process
Have you considered that there are different approaches to the dating process? Well, there are. For some people, dating is like an adventure. Others whine all the time that they can’t find anyone worth dating. And still others, like a challenge. Which one are you? Let’s have a look at each of them separately. Adventure […]
Read MoreWhy Processing Your Past Ensures You Leave It Behind
I hung on to court case divorce documents, which piled three feet – yes, three feet worth – in my closet for 12 years. Just last week, I finally dumped them where they belong, in the dumpster. I don’t know why I kept them…
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