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.

Tips To Finding Your Fashion Style After 60

BA50 TalkersMay 3, 2019

For women, the first step to looking younger through style is to revamp your closet. Throw away everything that makes you look older than you should. ...

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3 Devices That Can Help Caregivers

BA50 TalkersApril 27, 2019

As our society ages and the population lives longer, many of us are finding ourselves stepping into that caregiver role. Approximately, 117 million Americans w...

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Divorced and Tired of Feeling Like a Doormat?

Martha BodyfeltApril 22, 2019

At this point in your life, after your divorce and as you work to move on, you may have just shrugged it off, accepting the fact that people are going to walk all over you, treat you like a doormat, and there’s nothing you can do about it. And that the time for being a doormat ends now....

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A Separated Mother and Her Daughters

Wendy McgeanApril 22, 2019

On the surface, everything is civil but I learned this week that it is difficult for them to reconcile this new version of their mother with the one that they grew up and loved completely. ...

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Great British Baking Show: Our Zen Meditation

Alexandra GrabbeApril 15, 2019

My Swedish husband and I have been tuning in to the Great British Baking Show every evening recently for an hour of peace at the end of a hectic day. ...

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Florida: A Marital Negotiation

Felice ShapiroApril 14, 2019

As an empty nester, the topic of where we like to spend our free time and things we love to do is a key topic from the outset. But sometimes what you discussed initially isn't always how it plays out. ...

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Forgiving Yourself After a Toxic Relationship

Sarah RamseyApril 8, 2019

“How could I have been so stupid? I don’t even recognize myself anymore. I always thought people who went through this should just get a clue, work on their self-esteem and walk out the door. So how could this have happened to me?” ...

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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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