Relationships

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.

Top 10 Reasons Why Men Suddenly Vanish

Sandy WeinerMay 18, 2020

Is it me? Did I say or do something to turn him off? Was I a bad kisser?...

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The Almost Great First Third Date

Ginny PolemanMay 18, 2020

It was the first Third Date I had been on since my separation. He was cute, younger, and funny. But I knew with the third date, there were expectations, especially after that Uber ride with him at the end of our last date—hands groping, tongues entwining....

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Dear Kids: It’s Your Turn To Pivot

feliceMay 10, 2020

Reflections in the time of Covid for our children, single, newly married, and those becoming new parents. Your life can change in an instant. Did you know that? If you didn't now you do? ...

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My Marriage- B.C. and A.C. (Before Covid-19 and After Covid-19)

Andrea KramerMay 4, 2020

The most oddly satisfying, and truly weird part of our isolation together is that we are doing each other’s hair. (No braiding involved.) My husband very kindly and ably assisted in my overwhelmingly messy, awkward first attempt at dying my hair. Nowhere in our marriage vows had the strangeness of my husband acting as hairdresser been even vaguely anticipated....

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I’m Terrified for My Kids

Lisa FosterApril 6, 2020

I need to stop giving into my fears and start being a good mom again. My adult children don’t need me to tell them to come home. They need me to be confident in them so they can be confident in themselves. Their resilience comes in part from knowing that I believe in them ...

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Are Your Kids Nagging You?

feliceMarch 23, 2020

"Ma, I can see you're lying, I saw you on Find my Friend and you were outside."...

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Grateful Eulogies Have Changed

Marcia ByalickMarch 2, 2020

A few weeks ago I attended a funeral for a man I never met. His wife was a colleague. The evocative portrait drawn by his children and grandchildren brought me to tears...

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Survival Of The Friendliest: How Our Close Friendships Help Us Thrive

BA50 TalkersFebruary 24, 2020

This post originally appeared on NPR Lydia Denworth wants you to make more time for your friends. We don't fully appreciate our friendships, says the sci...

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Chapter 1: Losing Mom and Forgiveness

feliceJanuary 27, 2020

As she got sicker and more vulnerable over the last two years and especially when the curtain truly fell for her during her last 2 months, the mother daughter role finally changed...

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How Much Should You Spend on an Engagement Ring? A Helpful Guide

BA50 TalkersJanuary 10, 2020

Do you ever feel the pressure to purchase the perfect ring for your girlfriend? Are you delaying engagement ring shopping because you think they're out of your...

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Advice for Your Kids about Marriage

BA50 TalkersJanuary 6, 2020

This post originally appeared on fupping.com I spoke with Somerset County, NJ family law attorney Katherine K. Wagner, Esq. who has seen first-han...

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Getting to the Bottom of Destructive Behaviors

BA50 TalkersJanuary 6, 2020

This post originally appeared on Harvard Business Review Many of our most destructive habits can be changed through coaching, training, or other development...

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3 Reasons You Should Not Date While Getting Divorced

BA50 TalkersDecember 30, 2019

This post originally appeared on Our Family Wizard Take it from an experienced divorce attorney: Nothing good comes of dating before your divorce is fi...

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The Game Changers And You: Going Vegan for Our Health and Our Planet’s

feliceDecember 23, 2019

Even if you aren't ready to go vegan, you will want to watch The Game Changers. Here's why we all need to see it!...

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Maria Shriver on the Highs and Lows of Becoming a Mother-in-Law

BA50 TalkersDecember 10, 2019

Maria Shriver joins Jenna Bush Hager to co-host the fourth hour of TODAY, and she shares the highs, the lows and the just plain complicated feelings she experi...

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7 Ways To Introduce Your Boyfriend After 50

Debra BoulangerDecember 9, 2019

In German it’s easier – we refer to that person as 'Lebensabschittsgefärhrte'...

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Why WatchingThe Bachelor Evokes Thanksgiving Gratitude

Wendy ReichentalNovember 25, 2019

Every time I sit down and watch the TV romance spectacle unfold, I find myself feeling increasingly more satisfied with my own life. ...

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Does Your Aging Parent Have A Personal Alert System?

feliceNovember 25, 2019

November is National Caregivers Month, and my question is, just one month? Caregivers are truly saints, and I know firsthand. Philips contacted me to sha...

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8 Tips for Getting Along With Your Adult Daughter

Elinor RobinNovember 11, 2019

These practical tips from a Mediation Trainer specializing in family and workplace conflict will help you get along with your daughter on Mother's Day...and every day...

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