Love In Later Life: The Challenge Of Creating And Sustaining Relationships
January 15, 2020
Writer Thomas Merton once wrote, “Love is our true destiny. We do not find the meaning of life by ourselves alone- we find it with one another.” A lucky few of us have had long marriages that are sustained by a lifetime of common interests, shared memories and love that…
In And Out Of Love: Relationship Consequences As You Get Older
September 4, 2019
For some, that old adage, “can’t live with them, can’t live without them” captures the dilemma of a long marriage. While years of marriage may bring comfort and intimacy, for many, the decades together can lead to pain and misery. So much so that “gray divorce” continues to be on…
After The Hearse, Don’t Be A Purse Or A Nurse! By Kathleen Rehl
July 16, 2019
When I was widowed at age 60, another woman gave me great advice. She told me that after her husband died, she was careful not to get serious about anybody who “wanted me to be a purse for them or their nurse!” She was right! When I…