Now that the nest is empty, one woman is ready for adventure. Her husband…not so much. Cathi Hanauer shares how to navigate the road ahead.
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Cut Out of the Will? What to Do About Unequal Inheritance
Talk about awkward: One woman’s parents are planning to divvy up their estate waaaaay unfairly. Our answer guru has some smart advice.
Our Answer Queen Responds: “Help! I Don’t Want to Have Sex With My Husband”
A woman, married 40 years, asks if she still needs to perform “wifely duties.”
Ouch! What to Do When Grown Kids Don’t Come Home to Visit
One mom is floored that her son doesn’t want to share her special day—but the Answer Queen offers some perspective on what’s really going on.
Now That It’s Official, Is There Any Good Way to Mark a “Divorce Day?”
After 29 years of marriage, Jeannie Ralston didn’t know what to do, how to feel when her divorce decree came through. Luckily her friends had plenty of good suggestions.
When One Wants Sex and the Other Doesn’t. How To Save A Lustless Marriage
During her long marriage, Grace O’Malley’s libido up and left. But to keep her husband happy she has agreed to this one request. Would you?
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Cathi Hanauer Cathi Hanauer is the New York Times bestselling author of three novels—Gone, Sweet Ruin, and My Sister’s Bones—and editor of two essay anthologies, The Bitch in the House…
The NextTribe Short Story Contest: Exclusively for Women Over 45
As we have long said, we believe every woman has a story, and because we really, really want to hear yours, we’ve decided to host a short story contest just…
The NextTribe Short Story Contest: Exclusively for Women Over 45
As we have long said, we believe every woman has a story, and because we really, really want to hear yours, we’ve decided to host a short story contest just…
Who Is This Person? My Husband and I Keep Fighting Over Politics
Immigration, #MeToo, and more are pulling this couple apart. The Answer Queen shares her wisdom about whether—and how—they can find common ground again.
