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Is Romance The Answer? 10 Stitch Social Events That Are More Fun Than Dating Over 50

A lot of people approach dating like going to the dentist: a necessary and uncomfortable experience that just has to be endured. 

But there is a better way. Stitch is an online social community for people over 50, based around real-world events and activities. Stitch members go to fun events together, get to know people in their neighborhoods, and meet people around shared interests that they have lots in common with. All without the pressures of dating. 

Stitch provides and easy, safe and effective way to form deep social connections, companionship and friendships, while having an excellent time. 

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Happiness Is Something We Work At

As we get older we can find barriers to happiness popping up. It’s a normal part of life. The key then is what we do about it: do we accept the barriers and burrow into a hole in the ground, or do we become active in addressing our situation and trying new things to build a flourishing, stupendous, cheeky, springing, sparkling life.

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It's Stitch's 10 Year Birthday

Celebrate Stitch’s 10 Year Anniversary With Us! #worldcommunityweek

That’s right, it’s been ten years since we first started Stitch! Can you believe it? Stitch — or at least the idea that would eventually become Stitch — was officially launched on March 11, 2014, when I wrote a blog article about dating and relationships for older adults, and asked for feedback on a new

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Harvard’s 85-Year Study Unveils Secrets to a Happy Life

The world’s biggest institutions are starting to get behind the idea that social isolation and loneliness seriously affect health and well-being.  The World Health Organization has recently made loneliness a global health priority! In light of this announcement, it’s a great time to share some key findings from one of the studies we think is

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Older adults are finding joy with Stitch, the social community for anyone over 50

Richard was burnt out and lonely Richard Harris, a customer service manager from San Jose, had just turned 55. After working hard for many years, he had always thought that when he reached this age he would be happy and fulfilled, and could start to focus on enjoying life.  Instead, he was feeling burnt out

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