As we age, quite often our social circles change. Major life transitions play a role in our relationships – we move cities and find new friend groups. We break off a marriage and lose the relationships that came with it. We retire and spend less time with our former colleagues. We become empty nesters and spend more time […]
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This week we would like to highlight an extra special Stitch member (and Stitch Ambassador) Jacquie from Virginia. Jacquie has been on Stitch for nearly 8 months now, and she has certainly been an influential factor in the way Stitch has developed over these last few months. We are so fortunate to have her onboard
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The fact of the matter is that as we age our social circles shrink. When we’re in our childhood, it’s easy to make friends – there’s school, extracurricular activities, and sports. But when we reach our thirties, it becomes difficult to form friendships. And it only gets more challenging from there. According to a 2013
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Max was peeved. “I am so sick of boring profiles on the dating sites. The first thing people want is to hold hands and walk with someone at sunset on the beach. The second thing is to cuddle up on a couch and watch TV. Why can’t they think of something more interesting?” I explained
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The following post is a story written by our fellow Stitch member Patricia K. from Florida. Patricia has recently relocated from Florida to Denver, Colorado and she hopes to meet new friends on Stitch. Patricia has a huge heart and has embraced life’s roller coaster to the fullest. We are so thrilled that she has offered to share her story
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The following post is a story written by our fellow Stitch member Carol T. from Florida. Carol is a Stitch Ambassador and a truly wonderful woman with an incredible story. She hopes her story can connect with others and perhaps inspire them in some way. Carol is our first of hopefully many Stitch Member Spotlights. If you
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A large percentage of our users on Stitch are widows or widowers. We are constantly touched by their stories and think it is incredible that they are taking steps to seek companionship after such a terrible loss. We think it’s important to know that widowhood can be the most difficult and distressing time in a person’s life. When a spouse
Gardening is a creative activity that opens countless possibilities. From fresh new herbs to the latest seasonal vegetables, there is always a way to liven up your garden. But you may not be so familiar with the idea that gardening with others can generate lasting companionships. We’re not saying it’s wrong to garden alone –
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Every day men and women around the world are tricked by the top Internet scams. Typically, by the time they realize they have been deceived, it’s too late. Thousands, even millions of dollars later, they are left wondering why they didn’t see it coming from the start. Far too often, the response is, “I knew
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