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Join the Relationship conversation! BA50s are dealing with all kinds of relationships: we are married after 50, divorced after 50, puzzling over sexless marriage or rekindling our love lives at midlife; sandwiched in between our aging parents and our adult kids, becoming grandparents and so much more. Not to mention how we are relating to ourselves in this unique stage of life.

Tips for Talking to Your Parents About Addiction Problems

BA50 TalkersOctober 19, 2019

According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, more than 948,000 Americans used heroin in 2016 alone, many of whom were people aged 18-25. Repeated h...

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Ready To Feel More Confident After 50? Then Quit Surrounding Yourself With Catty Friends

Martha BodyfeltOctober 14, 2019

Are you divorced and working to rebuild your self-esteem? When you’re working to get your confidence back and build boundaries, there is one “hiding in plain sight” barrier that will keep you from reaching your goals....

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Unhealthy Monday: World Disorder and Fried Food

feliceOctober 14, 2019

I was hoping to be more upbeat this week but, I have to confess, the real world is not giving me much comfort. I know it’s supposed to be Healthy Monday on Betterafter50, but frankly this has been a particularly tough week for accessing personal health....

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Divorce After 50: 3 Things To Consider About Your Finances

Jillian JonesSeptember 9, 2019

There are several things to keep in mind financially when going through divorce after the age of 50. ...

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How To Marie Kondo Friend Time

feliceSeptember 9, 2019

As Marie Kondo says “If it brings you joy...keep it” and that’s how my husband and I feel about our now bi-annual weekends away with a very special friend group....

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The Dreaded Encounter with My EX

Dyanne KelleyAugust 19, 2019

Now our daughter is getting married and the inevitable encounter is looming. I envision what this encounter will be like, a casual civil lunch together that almost always ends in a disagreement or........

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When your Emotions Are Out Of Control: These 10 Skills Will Help

Kori AndersonAugust 12, 2019

Are your emotions controlling you.?These 10 steps are essential tools to mastering your thoughts....

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Do Women Stop Having Sex After Age 65?

Erica JaggerAugust 5, 2019

When I was miserably married, and my sex life was as parched as the Sahara, I felt old....

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Bitches Be Crazy: How to Survive on a Women’s Tennis Team

Karla AraujoAugust 5, 2019

Just when you think you’ve gelled with your doubles partner......

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5 Steps To Attracting A Quality Guy in Midlife

Sandy WeinerAugust 5, 2019

Your experiences, though limited, have been pretty similar - men groping, wanting sex right away. You don’t feel respected or seen for who you are....

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Is a Sexless Marriage Reason To Divorce?

Shannon Bradley-CollearyAugust 5, 2019

Not having a sex life is not something people advertise...and the last time we did it we had to get drunk and watch porn....

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Mother-In-Laws…Is There Any Hope?

Marcia ByalickJuly 22, 2019

Is there any hope for a Mother-In_law? Perhaps this is the generation that gets it right....

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Midlife Reflections on Posing Nude For Playboy

Alexandra Kathryn MoscaJuly 15, 2019

Thirty-three years ago I shed my clothes for Playboy. At the time, I could not have imagined that those images, which I thought would remain between the covers of a magazine, would someday appear online...

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Antidote To Unpleasant Menopause Symptoms: Fall in Love

Patricia KellyJune 17, 2019

In Menopause there's so much to complain about. Here's how you can feel better. Advice from a stress management consultant....

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Stepped-up Step Dad

Felice ShapiroJune 16, 2019

Although I wrote about Bill being an amazing step-dad 7 years ago , this piece still rings true. For all those in second marriages, this guys approach to step-parenting is forever inspiring....

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8 Tips for “Empty Nesters” to Prepare for a College Kid’s Return Home

Caren Osten GerszbergJune 10, 2019

When my 18-year-old son returns home from his freshman year at college, the thumping sounds of Fortnight, screams about NY Yankees’ home runs, and over-zealous commands for our dog to chase a tennis ball will stomp out the tranquility that has pervaded my home for the last nine months....

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Call Me Mom: 2 Weddings and A Kayak Ride

Felice ShapiroJune 3, 2019

Reflecting on this past year’s events that had taken me out of the familiar and into new territory. It appears this kayak ride is the perfect metaphor for this past year....

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Building Friendships After 50

Isidra MencosMay 27, 2019

It had come to this: I wanted friends, and I was ready to spend money to get them. n my early fifties, some of my scarce friends moved back to their countries, and my best friend passed away. I found myself lonely and bereaved....

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Why I Love Mah Jong!

Linda RiefbergMay 27, 2019

Mah Jong became my passion when I turned 58. I always thought it would be golf. I never pictured myself as a knitter. But Mah jong? Who knew!!...

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Art Inspired “Camp” Trip At The NY Met: Laugh & Play All Day

feliceMay 20, 2019

Camp was the perfect place to play with my girlfriend. We entered a magical fantasy world, and spent an afternoon of playing dress up in the world's best closet....

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