by Karen Midyet | Mar 3, 2026 | Relationships
When was the last time you struck up a conversation with someone you didn’t know? Not because you had to.Not because you needed directions.But simply because you were curious. For many people, social connection in retirement doesn’t fade all at once. It thins out...
by Karen Midyet | Feb 3, 2026 | Relationships
If someone had told me when I began my career as a psychologist specializing in aging that one of my greatest joys would be helping people in their 60s, 70s, 80s, and beyond rediscover the magic of friendship — I might have raised an eyebrow. But now, after decades of...
by Karen Midyet | Jan 27, 2026 | Relationships
As a psychologist who specializes in working with older adults, I hear this question more often than you might think: “Is it too late for me?” Too late to date.Too late to fall in love.Too late to feel excited about someone again. My short answer? No. Not even close....
by Karen Midyet | Nov 25, 2025 | Relationships
Families are rarely as simple as the photos on holiday cards. Estrangement, blended households, differing values, and past wounds can make family life complicated — and emotionally exhausting. But even in the messiness, there are ways to navigate complicated family...
by Karen Midyet | Nov 18, 2025 | Relationships
Distance doesn’t have to mean disconnection. For grandparents separated from their grandchildren by miles, maintaining a meaningful relationship takes creativity, intention, and a little tech savvy. Long-distance grandparenting is about finding new ways to show love,...
by Karen Midyet | Nov 11, 2025 | Relationships
Last time, we talked about the physical and emotional realities of modern grandparenting. Today, let’s tackle the elephant in the room: money. This is the conversation most families desperately need to have but avoid like the plague. It’s awkward,...