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A Different Kind of Unrequited Love: Remembering a Distant Mother
Author Deborah Burns thinks she loved more than she was loved in the pivotal relationship of her life. But here’s the silver lining she’s discovered.
Feeling Left Out? Why Those Younger Co-Workers Don’t Hang Out With You
Terry Haward felt like she was good friends with her colleagues. Until one telling moment when she realized she could never be part of their crowd.
How The Diary of Anne Frank Drew Two BFFs Together—and Gave Them the Shock of Their Lives
A friendship that spanned thousands of miles and 57 years revealed itself to be even more amazing thanks to a stunning bit of synchronicity. By Nita Anderson as told to Jennifer Rodrigo.
Blogs for Women Over 50: Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby
You’re not gonna want to miss these 5 sites.
The Fine Art of the Girlfriend Pep Talk
How a fear of heights and a “You got this!” from a stranger taught Amy Brecount White a key way to support other women.
Riding Ricardo: “How I Learned I Needed a Man in My Life Again”
“Will I love again? Do I even want to?” Widow Carol Flake Chapman was grappling with those questions when she found some major answers on horseback.
The Ultimate Role Reversal: When Your Kids Have to Support You
“I can’t afford my rent!” Jane Adams wrestles with where her money went—and whether to do the once unthinkable: accept funds from her kids.
Is Social Media Bad For Your Mental Health?
Facebook was Stephanie Dolgoff’s “happy place” (Friends! News! Cute critters!) until it went from soothing to stressful. Here, she explains just what went wrong.
10 Reasons Why I Don’t Have a Smartphone
Number 8: Getting lost lets me tap into my spirit of adventure.