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The Meaning and Mystery of Love

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 “The mature response to the problem of existence is love.” — Erich Fromm, The Art of Loving Did you know […]

Movie Trailers

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A big shout out and sincere thank you to Hollywood movie trailer producers. While some people resent being shamelessly sold […]

6 Steps to Soar in The Empty Nest

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Summer is winding down and for many families, the kids are headed back to school. For some of you, this is not your normal ΓÇ£back to school,ΓÇ¥ but also the beginning of your Empty Nest as you take your youngest to college. YouΓÇÖve thought about it for years, maybe even dreaded it, and now reality hits. Your main focus in life has changed, and you have a hollow feelingΓÇöNow what? I know just how you feel. I experienced that same feeling of loss, but quickly emerged in eager anticipation of what I could create to fill my time, and life has never been any better for me than it is now.

Coming Next Week! August 25th to August 29th 2014

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HereΓÇÖs a sneak preview of the articles, slideshows, and blogs weΓÇÖll be posting during the coming week on ThirdAge, the biggest and best site for ΓÇ£boomer and beyondΓÇ¥ women since 1997. As always, weΓÇÖll bring you the latest information from top experts about maintaining a healthy body, mind, and spirit as you navigate both the challenges and the joys of being a ThirdAger.

Not My Circus, Not My Monkeys

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This is the ninth blog in a series. To read the earlier entries, click here: Archive: The ThirdAge Romance Saga of Sally Franz. I just heard this phrase: ΓÇ£Not My Circus, Not my MonkeysΓÇ¥. It is purportedly translated from an old Polish saying. And it has become so popular you can buy T-shirts with the saying plastered across the front. I wish I could buy one for every stepparent alive.

Simple Minded

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This is the seventh blog in a series. To read the earlier entries, click here: Archive: The ThirdAge Romance Saga of Sally Franz. The great thing about living in a place that is a vacation destination is that everyone finally wants to come visit me. Not so when I lived in Tulsa, Oklahoma or Tarboro, NC. Not saying those places don't have their peculiar charm, but living next to a national park trumps azaleas and magnolias (in 104 degree heat) big time.

Coming Next Week! June 30th ΓÇô July 4th 2014

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HereΓÇÖs a sneak preview of the articles, slideshows, and blogs weΓÇÖll be posting during the coming week on ThirdAge, the biggest and best site for ΓÇ£boomer and beyondΓÇ¥ women since 1997. As always, weΓÇÖll bring you the latest information from top experts about maintaining a healthy body, mind, and spirit as you navigate both the challenges and the joys of being a ThirdAger.

The Wedding Planner

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This is the third blog in a series. To read the first series, click here: Archive: The ThirdAge Romance Saga of Sally Franz. When you are in your 20s and getting married for the first time it is likely that this is the first large event you have had to plan. It can be overwhelming and something always goes wrong. It levels many a young bride into a fit of sobbing tears.

IΓÇÖll Never Fall in Love Again

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This is the first blog in a series. To read the series, click here: Archive: The ThirdAge Romance Saga of Sally Franz. ΓÇ£I am sooooooo over marriage! I obviously have a broken picker and will never ever date again unless at least 45 of my closest friends approve of my choice.ΓÇ¥ Yes, I said those words and I meant every word when I signed my second divorce papers. Heck, even long term relationships that end can feel like divorce. And I have had scads of those.

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What Happens to Your Sex Life When Your Partner Develops Dementia?

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By Douglas Wornell MD What happens with sex in an established relationship -- perhaps one that’s been going on for decades -- when dementia enters the picture? At first glance, one might guess that the couple is likely older and sex isn’t happening anyway. Secondly, many may feel that the dementia will only push the couple further apart and therefore extinguish what glimmer of sexual activity was happening.

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5 Tips to Keep Your Marriage Feeling Young

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By DJ Miller There’s popular assumption that once you get married, romance and butterflies fall by the wayside. That stereotype isn't always the case, but too often "to have and to hold" does become an obligation after a few decades. If you're part of a couple that is going through a marital slump after many years, here are tips to help you get out of the rut. Remember Why You Got Married

Make a Date with Yourself for Valentine's Day

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Whether you’re married, single or divorced, the Valentine’s Day’s emphasis on romance and the expectations it sparks can create more stress than joy for many people. There can be pressure on Feb. 14 for anyone. The happily single may begin to have doubts; spouses may question the quality of their marital relationship; and for someone who recently experienced a breakup, the holiday can bring nothing but heartache.

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