RELATIONSHIP
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.
BY JENNIFER Y. LEVY-PECK, PHD AND CHARLES PECK | July 7, 2014 at 6:00 a.m.
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.
Planning Your Wedding (for Mature Couples)
When older couples decide to tie the knot, they come up against all the wedding hype and traditions designed for young folks, and those plans often don’t suit them well.
Too Young or Too Old to be Your Partner?
When Jennifer and Charles met online, she was a little hesitant to pursue a relationship, because Charles, at 60, was seven years older than she. We are both glad that she didn’t let a number stand in the way of true love, but we recognize that age can matter, and ...
Who Pays for What on a Date?
Many people who are new to the midlife dating scene are baffled about how to handle dating finances. Who should pick up the check?
Starting a New Relationship Before Your Kids are Grown
People are having children later in life, so if you are considering a new romantic relationship after age 40, you or your potential partner may still have young children or teenagers at home. Most parents worry about bringing a new person into their kids’ lives, and it can be complicated ...
Why You Need a Relationship Roadmap
When we set out to write our book on midlife relationships (which is due for release in the fall), we hit upon the idea of a “relationship roadmap” because it seemed that midlife relationships are sometimes hard to navigate. The truth is, we all have our own internal “relationship roadmaps,” ...
Run, Don't Walk, to the Nearest Exit! - Relationship "Red Flags"
The last thing you want in a midlife relationship is a partner who makes you miserable, takes advantage of you, or hurts you emotionally or physically. There are no guarantees that you can avoid bad experiences, but learning the “red flags” can help.
Breaking The Silence
How many worries or concerns are you holding inside yourself instead of sharing them with your partner?
Living With Pets and a New Partner
Pets are an important part of many older people’s lives. As you date and enter into a relationship in midlife or beyond, pets can add to the fun or create – how shall we say this delicately? – a bit of poo.
Exploring New Roles
A new relationship is an opportunity to explore new roles. As you head into a committed relationship, take some time to think about who you want to be within that relationship.
Rowing Through Life Together
A loving partner can make all the difference as we navigate life's waters.
Let's Talk About Sex!
We recently had the privilege of presenting a workshop titled “Sex and Dating After 60” to a wonderful group of “elders” at a senior citizens’ center in Seattle.
Helping Your Adult Children Accept Your New Partner
Congratulations – you’ve found someone to love in midlife or beyond! Now you are wondering about the reaction of your grown children.
