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.

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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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My Kid Told Me To “Shut Up!”

Laura J. WellingtonNovember 4, 2019

No sooner did I get those words out of my mouth, when my daughter cried: "No way, Mom. Shut Up! I just heard about "intuitive eating"...

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Tips to Make Your Over 60 Dating a Success

BA50 TalkersOctober 28, 2019

Dating over 60 is sort of a niche market, but luckily there are still a lot of choices for it. We can see that there are many senior dating sites online for us...

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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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