Refriending a Midlife Friendship: Can You Go Back?
When a deep connection derails, do you walk—or try again? One woman shares the raw truth of finding her way back. I fell for Martine not at first sight, but at first sound. Her accent? Parisian. Her laugh? Rumbly. Waiting for a seminar to start, I eavesdropped shamelessly as the woman behind me told her […]
The Friendship Breakups No One Talks About
Your stories of betrayal, bravery, and letting go—because friendship endings deserve airtime too. We know how to mourn a bad romance. There are endless quizzes, support groups, and therapy. But when a friendship ends—quietly, painfully, sometimes without warning—where do we put that grief? Friendship splits can hit even harder than romantic breakups. After all, your […]
Is it Time to Walk Away from a Real Friendship?
Women in Midlife are Rethinking Who Belongs in Their Inner Circle and Who Needs to Go I recently asked a loaded question on Facebook: When was the last time you let a friend go? My inbox flooded with stories—some heartbreaking, some liberating. These stories struck a nerve. A few months ago I was flat on […]
Why So Many Women Over 50 Are Skipping the Ring—and Thriving
Charlotte said it best back in Season 3 of Sex and the City while brunching with the girls—“I’ve been dating since I was 15. I’m exhausted. Where is he?” Same, girl. Same. That line might be older than your favorite Starbucks barista, but it still hits hard … does he even exist? Society has had […]
Extreme Senior Bingo: The Grit, the Glory, and the Battle for the Prize
At first glance it appears to be innocent enough, just a group of seniors gathered and tucked under rec room tables. But peel back the layers of blankets, ointment, and liver spots, and you’ll find they’re waging a silent war with the emotional arc of a Scorsese film—compete with grudges, glory, and arthritic grasps for […]
Mother’s Day Messages: What Our Readers Had to Say
Image: REDA/Getty/SFD Media LLC Mother’s Day is one of those holidays that carries both warmth and weight, and we’re sharing Mother’s Day messages from our readers. Though it’s simple in concept, celebrate moms, it’s often complex in reality. Not everyone can or wants to participate. For some, the day is mom-affirming. For others, it surfaces […]
Online Dating Over 50? Aim Smarter With These 7 Moves
If you’re on the dating apps or think you should be, here’s what you need to know about online dating after 50: True stories and expert advice, plus the surprising new move for finding your match. Insights From an Insider: What’s Really Going on With Apps for Online Dating After 50 Almost 20 years ago, I […]
When a Close Friend Dies: The Lessons and Love Left Behind
When I learned that Sara had a career in the optical industry, it made perfect sense. She noticed everything. Her eye for detail extended beyond lenses and frames. She had a gift for truly seeing people—their hidden strengths, their fears, their untapped potential. That was one of her superpowers. The other, it turned out, was […]
Thank You For Being a Friend
Picture it: Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, 1985 I’m 12 years old, having a weeklong sleepover at my grandmother’s apartment. Outside wild dogs bark all night long and there’s a very active crack house around the corner. (This was way before the yuppies gentrified the neighborhood.) Every night at 7:00 p.m., my grandmother puts on her pink […]
A Friendship Breakup That Began the Day We Met
Signs It’s Time to End a Friendship Five years ago, on one of our weekly hikes, I was eager to tell my close friend Annie* that my agent had found a publisher for my memoir. My first book was getting published—it was cause for celebration! But her reaction deflated me. “Memoir is a genre that’s […]
Are You Binging or Bonding? The Truth About Social Influencer Obsession
The Love-Hate Rollercoaster of Social Media Influencers Ahh, social influencers. Those internet darlings who somehow manage to inspire us, drain our wallets, and spark envy—all at the same time. I admit I have a love-hate relationship with them. I’ve been tempted by their product recommendations and made more than my fair share of impulse purchases. […]
Are You a Wedding Guest Diva?
It’s that time of life, ladies—wedding season. Our kids are getting hitched, our friends’ kids are tying the knot, and even grandkids and nephews are making their way down the aisle. Having just had my own kids married off in the past two years, and after attending a few too many weddings, I’m left shaking […]
