FAMILY
For couples who enter a committed relationship later in life, deciding how to handle money can be more complicated – or not.
BY JENNIFER Y. LEVY-PECK, PHD AND CHARLES PECK | September 9, 2014 at 10:26 a.m.
Falling in Love Later in Life
It doesn’t matter whether you are fourteen or sixty-four, new love is an incomparable experience.
To Marry or Not?
When Jennifer started living with her first husband in the 1970s (before they got married), she lied to her grandmother and said she had a female roommate, because Grammy certainly would not have approved of “living in sin.”
Thinking of buying a puppy? You may want to think again
Your family is ready for a pet, so you head out to the local pet store. Within moments of walking into the shop, an energetic, sweet-eyed puppy steals your heart. You plunk down your money – possibly hundreds of dollars – and take him home, unaware that your new darling ...
Conversations about Death for Midlife Couples
Talking about death is seldom easy, and it’s probably the last thing you want to think about with regard to your midlife partner.
When disaster strikes, will your pets be safe? Preparedness tips for pet parents
Americans living in areas prone to severe storms, floods, earthquakes or other natural disasters may be well aware of the philosophy, “Hope for the best, but plan for the worst.” Families with a disaster plan in place will be better equipped to stay safe and recover from an emergency. Too ...
The Couple That Laughs Together, Stays Together
Humor helps us to overcome obstacles and increases our emotional resilience, and having fun together certainly makes relationships more enjoyable.
Encouraging Each Other Toward Wellness
Most of us struggle with our health habits as we get older, and a partner can be either a great help or a significant hindrance.
Vacation Time! Leave Your Baggage at Home
When midlife couples plan a vacation, they need to take care that the only baggage they bring is their suitcases! Often couples who meet later in life have differing expectations about vacations, and a little preparation can prevent unnecessary clashes on your trip.
Building Bonds between Dads and Kids
Learn more about building strong family bonds and how to break common barriers that can keep a dad out of his children’s lives.
Your Place or Mine? Moving In Together
Maybe it’s time to move in together. Now you have another question: where should we live?
How to Help Your Partner Calm Down
Yes, we are all grown-ups, and we are ultimately responsible for our own emotional state. But the good news is that a loving partner can help us to regulate our feelings and handle stress more appropriately.
Creating Shared Goals
If you met your partner in midlife or later, your relationship can become stronger and more enjoyable through the creation of shared goals that fit your stage of life.
Having the "Senior Safer Sex" Conversation
As an older person, you are likely to have lots of relationship smarts – and you still may feel awkward or embarrassed to talk about safer sex with a partner before you actually have sex.
