It’s OK to NOT Be Interested in Dating After 60
I have not gone on a “date” since 1971. Ok, I was married from 1972- 2012, but I have lived alone since 2010. Read More
Turning 60? It’s Time to Hit the Emotional “Reset” Button
Most of us arrive at our 60th birthday with our fair share of emotional battle scars and relationship bruises. Many of us have been through a divorce. Some of us have lost a loved one. Almost all of us have experienced betrayal, broken trust and dishonesty more times than we care to remember. Read More
Defeating Loneliness and Making Friends Requires You to Take Emotional Risks
By the time we reach our 60th birthday, most of us have experienced our fair share of heart-break and disappointment. Some of us have gone through a divorce. Others have simply learned the hard way that not everyone can be trusted with our feelings. Is it any wonder that we are cautious about letting new people into our lives? Read More
Embrace Perseverance and Get More from Life After 60
Have you recently experienced a loss or failed at something that was important to you? Many women have been through a divorce, lost a job, been betrayed, or made a bad financial decision. Almost all of us have failed to achieve goals that we set for ourselves. This is a part of life, but, it doesn’t make the pain any easier to manage. Read More
3 Ways to Find Meaning in Life After 60 – Ideas from the Sixty and Me Community
By the time we reach our 60s, we all have our share of battle scars. Some women have gone through a divorce. Others have children who have grown up and moved to another city, or even country. A significant number have lost a spouse or gone through a serious illness. So, perhaps it’s no surprise that many of us see life after 60 as a time for personal reflection, renewal or even reinvention. Read More
Dealing with Loneliness is Easiest if You Avoid These Bad Behaviors (Video)
Many women in the Sixty and Me community are dealing with loneliness. Some older women feel like they have had isolation thrust upon them by a divorce, career change, bereavement or relocation. Others have made conscious choices that have led to a solitary life. Either way, there is no denying that loneliness is a serious issue. Read More
Is it Possible to Find No Single Supplement Cruises? You Bet! (Video)
What’s the worst part of cruising alone? If you said, “the single supplement,” you’re not alone. When I speak with the solo travelers in our community, this additional cost comes up again and again. It’s not just that we hate paying more money – it feels like there is something deeply unfair about penalizing single travelers. Read More
Buying Property Abroad in Retirement – the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Many women in the Sixty and Me community dream of buying property abroad. Perhaps you imagine spending the best decades of your life on a vineyard in the south of Italy. Or, maybe you would prefer to own a small apartment in a high-rise building in Panama City. Read More
Want to Get More from Life After 60? Love, Explore and Create!
Not so long ago, life after 60 was supposed to be a time of “aging gracefully.” After years of productive work, both inside and outside of the office, women were expected to retire to a life of quiet contemplation.
Well, judging by my conversations with the other women in the Sixty and Me community, this really isn’t our generation’s style! Read More
When it Comes to Senior Dating, Women Should Leave these Things Behind
When it comes to senior dating, having lots of life experience is a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, by the time we reach our 50s and 60s, we know who we are and what we want from life. In many ways, we also have more to offer a potential partner. Read More