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How I Ruined Game of Thrones (For Some People)
Jeannie Ralston used to watch every episode of the HBO series with her sons. But it seems the wildly popular show may be suffering from what she calls “The Geezer Touch.”
Not “Step” Anything. Just Dear Friend
Can you scratch a step-relation and find a soul mate? Sheila Weller did, and it saved her marriage almost before it began.
Long Marriages: What You Get. What You Give Up.
Two riveting new memoirs offer good girl/bad girl takes on midlife marriage. It’s all here: regrets, rewards, restlessness, ambivalence, comfort, sex, sexual fantasies. And maybe sexual dalliance.
Deal Breakers: The Anjelica Huston Epiphany And Others
Looking back on big decisions she’s made, Judith Newman sees that seemingly small things—taste, style—matter and sometimes they matter more over the years, not less.
Don’t be an Old Fart: A Dad’s Enduring Example
Her 88-year-old father chose not to have open heart surgery that could extend his days. But Jeannie Ralston realizes he is just continuing to show his kids what’s really important in life.
In The Nude: Through A Camera Lens, Seeing Myself Clearly
My aging body felt like a barren landscape—until my friend trained his camera on it.
Is The French President’s Wife A Cougar? Am I A Cougar?
The wife of the new French President is 24 years older than he is. Demi, Madonna and Carmen Diaz all famously like younger men. Marion Winik explores the age gap and considers diving right in.
What Might Have Been: Letting Go of Your Dreams For A Grown Child
We all have great hopes for our kids’ future. But how does a mother handle the disappointment when her adult child can’t live up to her potential?
