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6 Ways to Make Caregiving & Dating Go Together

Posted on 08/2/2012 by Sally Abrahms | Caregiving | Comments

Caregiving | RelationshipsIf you’re a caregiver who happens to be single (one-third of baby boomers are), there’s probably little time for romance. Nothing like having Mom or Dad to cramp your dating! When you have other responsibilities—that would be work, boomerang or younger kids, grandkids, your own life—the significant time investment of caregiving can wring out every bit of desire, you have. Who even has time to think about dating? But studies galore show that caregivers’ health often suffers. One way to …

Online Dating Doldrums? Find Yourself a Wingwoman

Posted on 08/1/2012 by Dr. Pepper Schwartz | Sex & Relationships | Comments

Home & Family | RelationshipsQ: Dating older men can be disillusioning. Why are men on singles websites are disingenuous? The ones I’ve met seem to be so needy: They talk about past, failed relationships; some talk about weekend plans like playing golf (both days); some I’ve learned later are still married; and don’t forget about the one that has an old girlfriend living with him because she is indigent and he’s grown fond of her grandchildren. Don’t even ask me about the one that …

I’m 63, She’s 37. How Young Is Too Young?

Posted on 07/13/2012 by Dr. Pepper Schwartz | Sex & Relationships | Comments

Home & Family | RelationshipsQ: I’m 63 years old and have been divorced for 19 years. I have met several women over the years, some were very special relationships but never lasted. My question is: How young is too young for a man in a new relationship? I have met a sweet and devoted young lady, and we share many values and interests together. But she is only a year older than my daughter at 37. Is she too young? – BK Dr. Schwartz: …

20 Dating Sites and No Bites! What Am I Doing Wrong?

Posted on 05/15/2012 by Dr. Pepper Schwartz | Sex & Relationships | Comments

Home & Family | RelationshipsQ: For the past four years, I have been a member of 20 singles websites looking for love, dates, long-term relationships, etc., with no luck. I take all of the quizzes, submit photos and answer questions honestly, but still, nothing. No one will tell me why I am failing at this. Can you help? –CM Dr. Schwartz: My best advice is to get a close friend who you respect, preferably a man, and have him look at your profile, the …

He Said He Was Going to Leave Her … If Only!

Posted on 04/30/2012 by Dr. Pepper Schwartz | Sex & Relationships | Comments

Home & Family | RelationshipsQ: I’ve been living with my boyfriend for nearly seven years. When we moved into together he was married but asked me to marry him—he said he was getting a divorce as soon as possible … that didn’t happen. He said his young daughter would not make it through a divorce and wanted to wait until she was 18. Instead, his wife filed and they’ve been in the process for about 18 months. In the meantime, she let their house …

Higher Ed and a Girl’s Chance for Romance

Posted on 04/20/2012 by Dr. Pepper Schwartz | Sex & Relationships | Comments

Home & FamilyWhen I was a sweet young thing (well, maybe not so sweet) my parents encouraged me to go to college so that I could always have a “fall-back position.” They saw it as insurance for survival but they were worried: Would a man want me if I had so much education? They had reason to worry.