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.

What’s Driving the Rise of Mental Health Issues and Suicide in Teens?

Dr. Mark GoulstonApril 8, 2019

Modern life has helped create a perfect storm of problems in teens that can lead to depression, anxiety, and in some cases suicide. Watch this video Stay Alive to get an inside look from despair to healing....

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Just For US: Where Over 50’s Prefer to Eat From NYTs

Felice ShapiroApril 1, 2019

Frank Bruni we invite you to become an honorary member of our BA50 community. Loved your New York Times editorial this week....The Best Restaurant if You’re Over 50. ...

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DATING AFTER 50: ARE YOU MAKING ANY OF THESE 14 ONLINE DATING MISTAKES?

Shirley GoldbergApril 1, 2019

New to online dating? Don’t make these boo boos. If you haven’t dated in twenty years, it’s good to know this. Don’t let it stop you....

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Saying Goodbye to Our Pup Jazz

feliceMarch 25, 2019

I have known since last June that Jazz's cough wouldn't go away and I wasn’t sure how I would handle losing my 14 year old pup....

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Menopause and sex: 4 Solutions To Improve Your Experience

Mikaila StoreyMarch 18, 2019

Most women will go through ‘the change’ between the ages of 45 and 55. The symptoms can often include vaginal dryness and stress urinary incontinence, which can result in discomfort during sex, less desire to have sex and a difficulty in reaching orgasm....

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Top 5 Steps to Heal from the Pain of Getting a Divorce

Rachel PaceMarch 11, 2019

When you first got married, odds are you never imagined that one day you would be signing your divorce papers....

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Women and Money: Friend Crowdsourcing Advice Club

Delia LloydMarch 4, 2019

Better than book club? We decided we needed a personal advice club with a rotating designated driver....

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The Secret Sauce For A Great Kid Visit To Their Home

feliceFebruary 25, 2019

I'm getting better with these real time kid visits because each time I come I realize how complex it is for the kids to clear their schedules and .......

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Why Spending Time With Friends Boosts Your Oxytocin

BA50 TalkersFebruary 18, 2019

This article explains how oxytocin works on the brain and 9 activities you can engage in to help you feel better....

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Dementia and My Mother’s Worst Fears

Isabel WilliamFebruary 18, 2019

The title isn’t cheerful, and the text won’t be either. My grandmother suffered from dementia and my mother was by her side the entire time. I was there for my ...

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