How to Navigate Trial Separation and Divorce at Midlife—And Even Find a Silver Lining
Was it his fault? Hers? Both? Neither? One woman navigates the hard path ahead as 29 years of coupledom unravel—and finds a strange positive side.
How to Travel with a Husband: A Love Lesson from Japan
They had different travel styles that sometimes threatened the joy of vacationing together, but on a trip across the globe Valerie Frankel and her husband found new ways to relate.
“Your Husband Did What?!” How Actress Maddie Corman Made Art from Public Humiliation
In a new one-woman play, Maddie Corman explores the inconceivable revelation about her husband and how she pulled herself and her family through.
This Is the Age When People In America Are Most Likely to Cheat
Guess which age group in America is most likely to cheat? The answer shocked us!
Done With Men—Maybe
Until her mid-50s, Stephanie Gangi identified herself in the context of men, but now she lives alone, happily centered—most of the time.
I Want to Kill You—But Please Don’t Die!
Thirty years of marriage, a hefty dose of pet peeves, and one medical emergency taught Andrea Atkins a deep lesson about love.
The 5 Worst Things to Say to a Friend Who’s Getting Divorced
Unfortunately, all too often, friends unintentionally shame, blame or send negative messages to the person going through the break-up. Walecia Konrad tells us what to do instead.
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.
Rekindled Love: How One Woman Reunited With Her High School Sweetheart at Midlife
Doug and Dee Bynum fell in love twice. Once when the world was new and, years later, when age and experience added richness to the romance. It worked for them. Could it also for you?
Unhappily Ever After? How to Survive A Newly Retired Spouse
There are times in a marriage—caring for sleepless newborns, say—when we yearn for more “couple time.” Mary Kay Jordan Fleming assures us that retirement is not one of those times.
5 Major Myths About Marrying a Younger Man and Why They Aren’t True
Yes, her husband is 16 years younger. And a musician. But that doesn’t mean their marriage is what you think. Listen up as Nina Malkin busts some major myths about love with a younger man.
I’m So Done With This Scheduled Sex
After 40 years of marriage, one woman wonders if she still needs to perform her “wifely duties.” The Answer Queen weighs in.
10 Famous Couples of a Certain Age Who Make Us Believe In Love
As Valentine’s Day approaches, let’s applaud these celeb twosomes who show us what enduring love really looks like.
How to Lose a Husband: Saying Goodbye to Your Other Half
Determined to find beauty and meaning as her husband’s health declined, Debbie Phillips came up with a plan. Here, she shares it with NextTribe’s Sheila Weller.
Divorced at Midlife… Now What? Tales From the Trenches of Online Dating (and Some Advice)
“Only sleep with guys who aren’t really right for you.” This is the kind of advice Sherri Eisenberg got when she waded into the online-dating waters.
Coping With Loss During the Holidays: How a Widow Keeps Tradition Alive
After her husband’s death, Lisa Bain struggled to continue their loving, tree-decorating tradition—till a wonderful secret gift gave her strength.
Where Have All the Sex Toys Gone? Long Time Passing
Following her divorce, Annabelle Gurwitch decided to get rid of her stash of sex toys, but she couldn’t just put them in the recycling bin. For starters, what would Stan the neighbor say?
Holiday Cooking Snafus: What Pearl Onions at Thanksgiving Taught Me About Marriage
What does a traditional T-Day side dish have to do with marriage? Patrice Nicholas shares how food and cooking at this time of year are often freighted with extra emotion and meaning.
4 Reasons to Sell Your Wedding Ring After Divorce
If the decision to divorce has been made: We’re sorry and hope you weather the changes well. But what to do about the jewelry left behind? Sarah Lazzari has some ideas.
If You Think Having a Crush After 50 Is Immature—Think Again
Eavesdrop here on which hotties your fellow NextTribers lust after and find out why midlife crushes are good for your marriage, your soul—and, um, other areas.
