"It's better to sink or swim than to tread water."

Article Abstract:

A 60-year old mother recounts the difficult decision she made of moving out of her Victorian home. She was afraid that moving would bring a major change in her life in which she might not be able to cope. She eventually chose to live in a houseboat and has not regretted her decision.

Psychological aspects, Aged, Management, Housing, House buying, Home buying, Aged women, Elderly women, Senior citizens housing

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Now it's adult to adult

Article Abstract:

A mother confides that the most pleasant part of her middle-aged life is that she and her adult daughter, Caroline, have become good friends. She says that this was not the situation when Caroline was growing up as a teenager.

Portrayals, Mothers and daughters, Mother-daughter relations

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Singles dating: finding happiness in the minefield

Article Abstract:

Some divorcees and widows feel insecure at the idea of dating again. Most often, they think that they will only end up being rejected by men. Moreover, learning the new rules of the dating game is a challenge to them.

Middle aged persons, Social aspects, Analysis, Single people, Dating (Social customs)

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