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For women 50 and over or soon entering this new age range, this is a space for me to share my experiences in midlife with you. Embrace your age, wisdom, and this new chapter with me.

Tips for Better Sex After 50

Did I get your attention?! When I started 50 is Just a Number my goal was and is to discuss all things for women over 50-menopause, dating, divorce, travel, self esteem, health, finance, and yes sex. According to WebMD "As you age, some conditions or medicines may put...

Opposites Attract in Friendships too

I have several friends that are the exact opposite of me and I absolutely love, admire and embrace our friendships. In fact most of my friends are the complete opposite of me. I am an extraverted introvert. Meaning I am social but I need my down or alone time too. But...

Dating Advice for Women Over 50

Let's be clear I am not a dating coach but I do love sharing my research, my resources (check out the Must Reads below) and my dating experiences. Some feel that dating after 50 is not for the weak and I would agree you have to be a bit thick skinned. Embrace dating...

Be Aware of Love Bombing

What is love bombing? Love bombing is when a new romantic relationship comes on super strong with accesive affection, over the top compliments, lavish gifts, they want to meet your friends and family, planning multiple trips together, they listen intently and act as...

Online Dating Terms Every Woman Should Know

Online dating can be fun but it can also be frustrating. If you have participated in online dating I know you know what I am talking about when I say it can be frustrating. There seems to be a whole new lingo we need to understand to stay sane and to be successful in...

Six Ways to Make Dating Over 50 Enjoyable

Longing for a partner/By Carolyn Lee Arnold Author of "Fifty first dates after fifty: a memoir" When we’re looking for a partner in our 50s and beyond, dating can feel like a gloomy slog through the swamp – necessary, but not enjoyable. Yet the longing to find a...

Divorce-Don’t Make The Mistakes I Made

Divorce is never easy and can be even more difficult for women over 50 The title of this post is "don't make the mistakes I made" and if you take nothing else from my story please take this-pick the right lawyer for you. What I mean by that is just because they are...

Are You An Extraverted Introvert?!

What are the signs of an Extraverted Introvert? "An extroverted introvert can be content in large social settings like an extrovert would be, but they also understand the value of alone-time and take advantage of it while they can." Oh my goodness this is so me! For...

Are You Dismayed With Online Dating?

Online dating is not for the weak but for women over 50 this may be the only option. Are you like many 50+, 60+ year old women where you have tried online dating over the years only to give up again because not only have you not found Mr. Right you haven't even found...

8 Safety Tips For Online Dating

Women over 50/Online Dating Support One of the things I love about blogging is when an expert in their field or in this case a non-profit finds us on the internet and then they ask me to share information with all of you. In this case it's online dating safety....
Tips for Better Sex After 50

Tips for Better Sex After 50

Did I get your attention?! When I started 50 is Just a Number my goal was and is to discuss all things for women over 50-menopause, dating, divorce, travel, self esteem, health, finance, and yes sex. According to WebMD "As you age, some conditions or medicines may put...

Opposites Attract in Friendships too

Opposites Attract in Friendships too

I have several friends that are the exact opposite of me and I absolutely love, admire and embrace our friendships. In fact most of my friends are the complete opposite of me. I am an extraverted introvert. Meaning I am social but I need my down or alone time too. But...

Dating Advice for Women Over 50

Dating Advice for Women Over 50

Let's be clear I am not a dating coach but I do love sharing my research, my resources (check out the Must Reads below) and my dating experiences. Some feel that dating after 50 is not for the weak and I would agree you have to be a bit thick skinned. Embrace dating...

Be Aware of Love Bombing

Be Aware of Love Bombing

What is love bombing? Love bombing is when a new romantic relationship comes on super strong with accesive affection, over the top compliments, lavish gifts, they want to meet your friends and family, planning multiple trips together, they listen intently and act as...

Online Dating Terms Every Woman Should Know

Online Dating Terms Every Woman Should Know

Online dating can be fun but it can also be frustrating. If you have participated in online dating I know you know what I am talking about when I say it can be frustrating. There seems to be a whole new lingo we need to understand to stay sane and to be successful in...

Six Ways to Make Dating Over 50 Enjoyable

Six Ways to Make Dating Over 50 Enjoyable

Longing for a partner/By Carolyn Lee Arnold Author of "Fifty first dates after fifty: a memoir" When we’re looking for a partner in our 50s and beyond, dating can feel like a gloomy slog through the swamp – necessary, but not enjoyable. Yet the longing to find a...

Divorce-Don’t Make The Mistakes I Made

Divorce-Don’t Make The Mistakes I Made

Divorce is never easy and can be even more difficult for women over 50 The title of this post is "don't make the mistakes I made" and if you take nothing else from my story please take this-pick the right lawyer for you. What I mean by that is just because they are...

Are You An Extraverted Introvert?!

Are You An Extraverted Introvert?!

What are the signs of an Extraverted Introvert? "An extroverted introvert can be content in large social settings like an extrovert would be, but they also understand the value of alone-time and take advantage of it while they can." Oh my goodness this is so me! For...

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