Hitting your 60s can be a very challenging time in a person’s life. It is a time health issues may come to the fore, especially if you have not been living the healthiest lifestyle. Everything seems to be changing around you, and your role in life has altered. However, despite the challenges and uncertainties, life…
Yes, it is not only possible, but highly likely! Had you been in your 60’s in the 1990’s, it was a tough go at dating after a divorce, widowhood, or an ended long-term relationship. When I began matchmaking in 1991 in my 20’s, there were really no great options for singles in their 60’s. Then…
There isn’t anything more devastating than losing someone you love. The thought of a happy future full of affection may be far from your mind, but that could change as you start to heal. So how do you move forward with your life and start dating after the death of a spouse? Gingerly—that’s for sure….
In the past 25 years, the divorce rate among those over 50 has increased by more than 50%. Getting a divorce past age 50, otherwise known as a “gray divorce,” can happen for a multitude of reasons. Many are similar to younger couples, like financial struggles or falling out of love. However, some are more…
Dating after a breakup or dating after marriage is not easy, but it is possible to find love again. Some of us may want to find love after the loss of a spouse. It is our innate human need for connection. Finding romance after 50, finding love after 60, finding a partner after 70,…
Maybe you didn’t think you’d be dating in your 60s, but here you are – getting ready to put yourself out there again. Chances are, you’re nervous. You’re out of practice – after all, when was the last time you went on a first date? If the last time you dated was a few decades…
Risa interviewed Mona (80 years young) and Paul (74 years young) a year ago when they first started dating. Mona met Paul at Fire Island 3 years ago and they saw the spark then. They had a long distance relationship, but now they have moved in together in Arizona. Mona didn’t think she would move…
Today Mothers, or “Moms” as I learned to say, come in a wide range of looks, ages and genders. Some birth children into the world, while others create their “family of choice” through adopting children, other adults and pets. On this Mother’s Day, let’s honor and appreciate all those who love and care for others…
“The purpose of life is self-discovery.” – Darel Rutherford One thing I find very meaningful and rather surprising during this period with COVID-19 is that many people are showing up more real. As we experience a massive pause from the constant bombardment of highly produced advertising, live entertainment, sporting events, fashion shows and more, we…