Friendships

It’s amazing how many Chicken Soup for the Soul stories I read from people who have trouble accepting help from their friends and families. Sometimes these strong people resist letting friends and family provide them with clearly needed assistance…

One of the things I’ve noticed about getting older is my tendency to try and keep things neat and predictable. I often long for a life that requires few changes and gives me plenty of time to control my own environment…

I went on a date recently. No, I wasn’t cheating on my husband. I was meeting a friend of a friend for coffee. Much like real “set-ups,” I put this one off for a long time. Our mutual friend had introduced us months ago…

As a certified health and brain health coach, I love reading about the most up-to-date findings on steps we can take toward living healthier and happier lives. Research supports my belief that we can actually get better as we age. And I love to learn that we…

Life after 60 shifts in ways we don’t always expect. Friends retire, move away, or get caught up in new commitments. It’s easy to look around and wonder, Where did everyone go? This is happening to me right now, and it got me thinking, where do I go from here?

Life shifts. Sometimes by choice, sometimes by circumstance. And even when the change is welcome, it can bring with it a strange sense of detachment. New routines. New roles. A new rhythm to your days. Over the years, I’ve had to rebuild my support circle more than once…

Once I hit 60, I noticed my group of friends had changed. Through my mid-years it had been an even mix of men and women, mostly couples and a few singles, but now the composition had shifted to 90% women, and single women at that…

As a dating coach I talk with women every day, and most have a rich, juicy life with tons of friends. But are they the right type of friends to have if you’re trying to find love? Well, that all depends on you… and them. If you’re wondering why you’re not meeting the right type of men…

In the book about downsizing called The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up, it’s suggested that you discard items in your home that don’t bring you joy. The same could be said about friends, I suppose…

Whether you’re a newcomer or a long-time resident, there are multiple ways to experience more joy and connection in your community. After numerous changes of address and believing that a new geographic location would make her happier…