Relationship & Family

Life after 50 often brings changes in the way we connect — with partners, grown children, grandchildren, friends, and even ourselves. Whether you’re nurturing long-time relationships, navigating new ones, or redefining your role in family life, this space offers thoughtful insights and real-life conversations. From communication tips and companionship to setting boundaries and finding joy in everyday moments, it’s all about relationships that feel meaningful, supportive, and true to you.

Real life, real experiences. Share your wisdom, your wins, or even the mess — because life after 50 is worth talking about.

When You Don’t Like Your Adult Child’s Partner

The moment you realize you don’t like your adult child’s partner—and how deeply... - By Kate...

They Don’t Just Target the Lonely—They Target the Loving

A few hours later, she got a message from a man who said he loved the same dishes... - By Kate...

Intimacy After 50: When Wanting Closeness Gets Complicated

No one told me that intimacy would feel different after 50. Not just physically but... - By Kate...

Why Moving in With Your Children Might Cost You More Than You Think: The Unspoken Truth

For some, moving in with adult children feels like a smart, even comforting option... - By Julie W...

We Live Together – But I Feel Alone: The Silent Pain of Aging in Marriage

After decades of marriage, raising kids, managing a household, and living side... - By Kate...

Finding Connection & Purpose After 50: Real Ways to Feel Engaged and Fulfilled

Life after 50 can bring unexpected shifts. Children grow up and move out. Work routines... - By Kate...

How to Stay Close with Adult Children Without Overstepping

There’s something no one tells you about parenting: just when you think you've... - By Kate...

Grandparenting Today: How to Connect with Grandkids in a Digital World

Once upon a time, connecting with your grandkids meant baking cookies... - By Susanne A...

Living Together—Not Married—After 50: Companionship Without the Ceremony

It turns out you don’t need a wedding to build a life together. More adults over... - By Julie W...

Grey Divorce After 50: A New Chapter, Not the End of the Book

Divorce isn’t just something that happens in your 30s or 40s anymore... - By Julie W...

Learning to Let Go (a Little) and Still Hold On

Navigating life with a grown child can feel like learning a whole new dance—one where love... - By Kate...

After the Storm: Healing, One Tiny Step at a Time

Going through a divorce is one of those life events you don’t really know how to prepare... - By Kate...