Today’s story was written by Jacqui Baker, the CEO and founder of Select Connections, a dating agency for mature singles. She shares her expert advice on beginning to date as a woman over 50. Please read and enjoy, darlings! As a dating mentor and fellow traveler on the dating-after-50 path, I understand the mix of […]

It’s been on my heart lately to explore the topic of loneliness and how friendships can help in overcoming it. But, darlings, believe me. I know it’s not as simple as that. Let’s dig into it, shall we? Unfortunate but true loneliness is the number one cause of unhappiness. Loneliness prevents you from feeling joy, […]

The topic of widowhood often comes up in my private Facebook group, Celebrate Life, especially around the holidays. Many women after 50 have suffered the devastating loss of a spouse. I am certain there will be discussions on how to deal with widowhood during the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Hanukkah holidays. (If you are interested in […]

An unexpected circumstance can change one’s direction, often in a most uncanny manner. Who would have thought in a million years a man I have never met helped me make a decision that I will always remember? I must thank him when I meet him again. He awakened and energized my desire to write about […]

Astrology has often affected our lives in ways that we couldn’t predict. Most especially when it came to romance, one of life’s greatest mysteries. Everybody handles love differently and the Zodiac signs are no different. It’s not uncommon to see people from different Zodiac signs approach romance and love radically different from each other. Some […]