Articles On:relationships

April 6, 2022

Creative Ways to Connect with Aging Loved Ones

Whether we’re separated because of miles, time, or a pandemic, it’s important to find alternative ...

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Daughter And Aging Father On Sofa. Photo By Fizkes Dreamstime. Whether we’re separated because of miles, time, or a pandemic, it’s helpful to find alternative ways to connect with aging loved ones when we can’t be with them face to face. Writer Terri L. Jones faced that issue during the early months of COVID-19 and came up with creative ways to maintain emotional closeness.
April 4, 2022

A Grandson’s Mental Health Needs

Their grandson’s mental health needs are immense and affecting the entire family, and the question ...

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Sad Young Teenage Boy Photo By Stanislav Tiplyashin Dreamtime. Their grandson’s mental health needs are immense and affecting the entire family, and the question of the best way to address his needs is driving a wedge between the grandparents and their son. See what the advice columnist Amy Dickinson has to say in this edition of “Ask Amy.”
March 14, 2022

Advice on Nosy Facebook Friends

As reader asks, “Dear Amy, what do I do about nosy Facebook friends who just ...

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Woman Angry At Laptop Photo By Fizkes Dreamstime. For article, As reader asks, “Dear Amy, what do I do about nosy Facebook friends who just refuse to drop a subject that is none of their business?” See what Amy has to say.
March 8, 2022

Solo Sex to Increase Satisfaction

Part two of the Seniors Guide series on intimacy and older adults we look at ...

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Senior Woman Hugging Herself Photo By Koldunova Anna Dreamstime. For article, Seniors Guide looks at the benefits of solo sex (masturbation) to increase sexual satisfaction, and using sex toys to enhance the experience.
February 18, 2022

Having Great Sex Despite Age

Seniors Guide presents the first in its series on intimacy and older adults. First, we ...

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Older Couple Kissing gently Photo By Katarzyna Bialasiewicz | Dreamstime.com. For article, Sexual enjoyment is not simply for the young. Seniors Guide explores ways that older adults can enjoy intimacy and great sex despite age.
February 14, 2022

Ask Amy: “Am I an Interfering Mother-in-Law?”

In this edition of “Ask Amy,” advice columnist Amy Dickinson addresses a contrite, interfering mother-in-law ...

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Interfering Mother In Law With Son And Daughter-In-Law Photo By Motortion Dreamstime. For article, In this edition of “Ask Amy,” advice columnist Amy Dickinson addresses a contrite, interfering mother-in-law. What now?
January 24, 2022

Showing Kindness to Essential Workers

Life is a series of adjustments, and boy, has the pandemic been full of adjustments. ...

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a doctor and patient, wearing masks. Photo By Rido Dreamstime. The pandemic has seen a decrease in decency, even at senior homes. We can combat this by being kind, showing kindness to essential workers.
January 19, 2022

Senior Dating from an Unexpected Perspective

Freelance writer Steve Cook gives his perspective on senior dating, a light look at the ...

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Senior Couple Dating, clinking wine glasses as they dine outdoors. Candybox Images Dreamstime. A wry look at seniors dating: connecting, falling in love, and experiencing romance – with some modern lingo and some warnings, too.
November 22, 2021

Are the Angry Daughters Traumatized or Spoiled?

by Amy Dickinson Advice columnist Amy Dickinson responds to a mother who gave her all ...

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unhappy mother and daughter Photo by Fizkes Dreamstime. For article, are angry daughters traumatized or spoiled
August 12, 2020

What Better Time to Stop and Smell the Roses?

Most of our lives are pretty busy and chaotic (whether we’re working or retired). We ...

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Senior couple hiking so they can stop and smell the roses in the woods