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My husband and I have a nine-year age gap; I’m in my 50s, while he’s in his 40s.We often have to compromise on things, but sex can become an issue as my libido diminishes.Luckily, we have learned to compromise and put in effort while in the bedroom.I never imagined myself…
I had my youngest daughter when I was 38, and now, I’m a middle-age mom of teens.I love having teens in my 50s. It keeps me young.I make an effort to speak their language and learn about their interests.I may be 57, but I’m still 35 in my mind. I…
Leaving my daughter behind whenever I wanted to work out made me feel guilty.I changed my thinking and started focusing on the positives for my daughter and me.This new mindset has helped my daughter become more independent, and I’m stronger.It became a habit. I had to leave for my run…
When I was younger, I was scared of being alone. I felt like being alone meant I was lonely and that there was something wrong with me.As I’ve gotten older, I’ve grown to value my alone time and treasure my own company. It recently dawned on me that the older…
My husband and I have always had a good relationship with our grandsons.We see them at least once a year and we connect through spending time outdoors and writing together.They’re 19 and 21, and we feel lucky that despite their ages, they still want to spend time with us.One afternoon…
Older Americans priced out of their homes sometimes turn to van life for affordability and freedom.High housing costs and fixed incomes have driven some older Americans to live in their vehicles.2 Americans in their 70s explained why they adopted van life.More and more older Americans are getting priced out of…
My older siblings helped raise me, and my older brother worked hard to buy me new things.Since I couldn’t pay them back years later, I decided to spoil their kids with gifts and toys.The toys just became clutter in the house, and I have now learned to buy experiences.When I…
Russia is struggling to get its new intercontinental ballistic missile working properly.Moscow has put a lot of money and propaganda behind the ICBM.Failures leave Russia reliant on older missiles that won’t last forever, experts warn.Russia has the world’s largest nuclear arsenal, but it’s having trouble getting its newest intercontinental ballistic…
Unmarried women in the US without kids at home have a median wealth surpassing unmarried men.The former tend to be baby boomers, who have benefited from stock and real estate booms.Some of them told BI about how they are traveling solo and living life to the fullest.Ruth Schick, 85, considers…
Some Americans “oversave” for retirement and end up sacrificing during their working years.Financial planners advised balancing savings with enjoying life to avoid regrets in retirement.This is part of an ongoing series on older Americans’ regrets.Joshua Winston, 70, did a pretty good job preparing for retirement: He ran two successful veterinary…
