February 12, 2021 Connection

First Love Late in Life. Yes, It Happens! Here’s Proof

Can lightning strike on the other side of 50? It sure can. Sherry Amatenstein shares true stories of finding The One.

Editor's Note: In this Valentine's season, it's nice to remember that love can come at any time. That's why we're republishing this story about finding love later in life, hoping it fills you with an "anything is possible" glow.

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A man is sleeping on a park bench. A woman approaches and badgers him to wake up and move over so she can sit down. Both are in their 60s. They begin arguing. It quickly becomes clear the pair share seminal touchstones—Lenny Bruce, Allen Ginsburg, Jack Kerouac. The sparks between Edith and Harold are so visceral one can almost spot them shooting up in the air. It’s no surprise she winds up inviting him home.

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