Tag Archives: Baby Boomers
While watching the 4th of July fireworks from the beach with several thousand of my follow Angelenos, I felt a great sense of community – as well as fun. And hearing our young grandsons tell us, with such glee, about how they had ridden their bikes – without training wheels! – in their local Independence Day parade, I thought, what a glorious day. Although scrolling through the news on the internet or watching it on television may sometimes leave you with a deep sense of sadness and dread, getting out … Continue reading
If the writer in you can’t wait to break free, check out the following opportunity – Boomer Women Speak JUNE-JULY Writing Contest: A Lesson I’ve Learned We’ve all had them. Those “life lessons” that make us stop and think, possibly see the world, our environment, or even ourselves in a different light – the lessons we’ll never forget. Some call them “Aha” moments. Who was your mentor? Was it a teacher, a parent, or your best friend who helped to open your eyes and heart to learn? Maybe even a … Continue reading
Posted in extended family, sandwich generation, well-being, your self
Tagged Baby Boomers, lessons learned, mentors, NABBW, writing contest
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With more flexibility in your beliefs about communication between the sexes, you can begin to appreciate and integrate the unique opinions and attitudes of the men who mean the most to you. Here are more comments from our poll. Adam reflected on the process he and his second wife were still working on in couples’ counseling. “I’m committed to being fully present, to making requests and talking about what I need instead of complaining. I’m also trying to satisfy my wife’s requests and needs. This has become the core dynamic … Continue reading
Posted in adult children, intimate partner, stress, well-being, your self
Tagged Baby Boomers, communication, couples' counseling, relationships, retirement
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Have you bought into the commercialism of Father’s Day, thinking fancy ties and expensive tools would bring you closer – only to find that you still want better communication with the important man in your life? According to research findings on the effectiveness of marital therapy, communication was one of the most commonly reported and difficult to manage problems in marriage. It is well known that discrepancies in how men and women talk to each other can lead to further conflict as the partners begin to focus blame on themselves, … Continue reading
Posted in intimate partner, stress, well-being, your self
Tagged Baby Boomers, communication, long term relationships
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