Relationships
Explore insightful relationship articles for seniors on RetireNet.com.Our collection spans an extensive array of topics, from dating tips and maintaining long-term relationships to grandparenting, adult children caregiving, and beyond. Each article is crafted to provide practical advice, support, and inspiration for seniors looking to enrich their relationships. Stay informed, feel connected, and enhance your love life with expert guidance from RetireNet.com. Dive into our articles and discover a new perspective today!
Dating After Divorce, 55+ Style: How Community Living Naturally Creates New Connection
Gray divorce is reshaping retirement — but Florida and Arizona's active adult communities turn clubhouses, golf courses, and pool decks into natural, low-pressure places for newly single residents to build friendships and new relationships.
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Love Has No Expiration Date: A Modern Guide to Dating After 60
Dating over 60 is more common than ever. Discover practical tips for senior dating, online safety advice, relationship guidance, and how retirement communities can support meaningful new connections.
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What I Learned About Communication From a Cold Shower
George Barnard Shaw sure got it right when he said, “The problem with communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” Even in the best of relationships, sometimes you just flat out misunderstand the simplest of communications.
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Strip Down to Get Close
Intimacy in our committed relationship. It can be so elusive. Too often, the desire for intimacy is overcome by fear, the fear of being exposed to someone who has the power to hurt you when you are most vulnerable, with nothing to hide behind.
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Marriage: Use It Or Lose It
Your marriage is your most valuable asset but if you don’t use it, you’ll lose it. That old adage is apt here. It’s the sharing—physically and emotionally—that forges a marriage and keeps you close. Failing to do so allows you to drift apart.
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A Summertime Christmas
It’s been a “hot time in the old town” this summer. And we still have a ways to go before the changing of the seasons allows us to spend more time outside...which makes it the perfect time for a “Christmas in Summer” craft party for the grandkids.
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The Boomer Caregiver
With every passing day, the role of the family caregiver increases in importance. As our elder loved ones reach the point they are no longer able to care for themselves, adult children gradually assume more and more responsibility for their wellbeing.
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Fun Activities for Grandparents and Grandchildren
Being a firm believer that busy grandchildren are happy and well-behaved, I usually have lots of activities planned when I babysit. And you’ll find me actively involved. It’s a great way to get exercise, have fun, and keep all the activities flowing.
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How To Protect Your Pet From The Heat
When the weather warms in summer, it seems everyone has a reason to smile. Whether you prefer to cool off in the pool or with a cool drink in the shade, we all have ways to beat the heat. But what about your dog? Pets suffer from heat just like people.
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Planning For A Pet
If you’ve ever taken in a kitten or adopted a puppy, you know there is no such thing as a “free” pet. No matter how you acquire your new best friend, pet ownership comes with significant start-up costs and ongoing maintenance expenses.
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