My mother died very unexpectedly 2 1/2 years ago. My parents met in high school and were married 57 years. MyDad was alone and I could hear how sad he was when I spoke to him on the phone. I lived over 100 miles away…
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During my early years as a therapist, I remember a seasoned supervisor once telling me how she never met a person who didn’t have several personalities living in their psyche (and she wasn’t talking about people who suffered from multiple personality disorder, either). It’s an…
“I found a new best friend and even though we started late in life it was well worth the wait.” Today we feature a short reflection from Debbie K., co-founder of the blog 60isthenew50. We loved the fresh attitude she and her husband David…
This Mother’s Day, we worked with the folks at PopSugar to put out a call to nominate a single mom in their life who deserved a complete dating “MomOver.” The entries were overwhelming, but we are excited to introduce our winner, Monica, who was nominated…
At 53, Cathy had a full life. She had adoring children, reliable friendships and a strong sense of self. “I never thought I would meet someone” she recounts. “A month before I joined OurTime, I had said to a friend ‘I guess I’m going to…
There’s never been a time when it’s more evident that age is just a number. Yes, there’s your biological age but we realize there are also things like emotional age and spiritual age. That got us thinking…what about your “dating age”? This quiz was designed…
Welcome to results of “It’s Still On”: OurTime’s Dating After 50 Survey! KEY HIGHLIGHTS Misconception: Half of singles over 50 agree that the biggest misconception about them is that they are NOT interested in sex (50%). Other misconceptions include that they are not open to new experiences…
At OurTime, we know that dating and being single after 50 is a really exciting time – full of possibility, fun and yes, intimacy. We know how much a person’s past and wisdom can actually help them connect and build a future chapter with someone…
You’re at a party, event, or yoga class and someone catches your eye. You’re interested and although there isn’t a ring on their finger, you’re uncertain if that means anything. Do not despair or give up hope. You can find out discreetly if someone is…