Posts Tagged With ‘ friends ’

 How many friends does the average person in Canada and the United States have, was the question posed. The answer appears to be five or more close friends.  I thought about my own situation and realized that I had three close friends, and about four or five friends who were not as close, but I still called them friends and not acquaintances. Friendship is complicated, Relationships and friendships hold significant meaning to us. Friendship means more than having a companion, friendship can involve a deep emotional connection built on trust, respect, and affection. I read somewhere that each... Continue Reading

Dating as a senior can be just as exciting and fulfilling as it is at any other age. However, there are some unique challenges and considerations that come with dating later in life. One common concern among seniors is the fear of being too old to date again. It’s important to remember that age is just a number, and that love knows no bounds. It’s never too late to find someone special and start a new chapter in your life. Here are a few tips for dating as a senior Take your time. Don’t feel you need to rush into a relationship. It’s important to take the time to get to know someone and... Continue Reading

It’s challenging to maintain friendships as we age, especially if we move away from the people we’ve known for a long time. Our lifestyles and interests change. However, there are some things you can do to help keep your friendships strong. Attempt to stay in touch. It’s important to stay connected with your friends. This can be as simple as sending a quick text or email to say hello, or setting aside time to have a phone or video call. Be flexible. As we get older, we may have different schedules and responsibilities that make it harder to see each other as frequently as we’d like.... Continue Reading

 Making friends as you get older can be a challenge, but it is definitely possible. Here are a few tips that may help: Seek opportunities to meet new people: This could be through joining clubs or organizations that align with your interests, taking classes or workshops, or volunteering for a cause you care about. Be open and approachable: If you want to make new friends, it’s important to be open and approachable. Smile, make eye contact, and be willing to engage in conversation with people you meet. Show an interest in others: Asking questions and showing an interest in others is a great way... Continue Reading

Wendy – Hey, Boomer Are you a good friend? In the hierarchy of relationships, friendships are at the bottom, at least once we are adults. Romantic partners, parents, children—all these come first. As children, our friends are classmates, neighbors, kids in scouts or on our sport teams. They are friends of convenience. As young children and adolescents we are still discovering our identity, and learning what it means to share, to be vulnerable, to be empathetic. Our friendships help us do that. By young adulthood, people are usually a little more secure in themselves and they are more likely... Continue Reading

Retired seniors: tired of Netflix and chill? Try ‘meet and mingle’! Originally Published on BoomerBuyerGuides.com Continue Reading

Hannah Boulton defies the stereotype of the lonely retiree longing for companionship during the holidays. But after two-plus years of a pandemic, even this dynamic former nurse who’s lived on three continents started feeling a little isolated. Ally Brooks and Hannah Boulton Then she met Ally Brooks, a high school senior, through the Sages and Seekers program at the senior center in Duxbury, Massachusetts, in September. The program, modeled on a national nonprofit’s workshop, paired up seven retirees with seven high school seniors. It was such a success – the program was Boulton’s’ idea... Continue Reading