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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....
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...
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...
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...
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...

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