Are you over 50 and unsure about returning to the dating game? Whether you find yourself alone for various reasons or are simply looking for a new chapter in your life, the thought of finding a partner and starting to date again can be daunting. Consider seeking companionship as a first step towards a deeper relationship […]
Dating after 50? Consider companionship Read More »
While it’s an easy decision for some, deciding when and whether to retire can be a daunting decision for others, so we’ve written this article as a general guide to help you get started.
Six things to consider before retiring & what to do once you do Read More »
Stitch is pleased to announce that we will be bringing the renowned fashion and lifestyle blogger Rhoda Vickers Hendrix into the community for a special event!
The year is 1981, and two groups of men in their 70s and 80s are taken to an old monastery in New Hampshire. The monastery, they discovered, was decorated as if it were 1959, 22 years in the past. Everything from the furniture and carpet was from the 50s. Life magazine was scattered around the
Is it possible to think yourself younger? Read More »
In developed nations, women live on average 6-7 years longer than men. This is true in all locations except for one – Sardinia, a remote and mountainous Italian island in the Mediterranean. It is here where longevity is prevalent among women and men. It is in Sardinia where you will find six times as many
Why does this island have so many centenarians? Read More »
Love is a funny thing. In your 20’s, many mistake it for lust. In your 30’s and 40’s, you’re focused on who is the best person to co-parent. In your 50’s and 60’s, your parenting duties are usually over, so now what? You get back out there after decades of not dating. You revert back to
How to find love over 50? Be open Read More »
Dating is hard enough at any stage of life. But should widowers and widows dating divorcees have to worry about their relationship? Should they only date other widows and widowers? And if divorced, should they only date other divorcees? What’s the combination that will give you the best chance for true companionship? Divorcee + divorcee? Widow + widower? Divorcee
Should widows dating choose divorcees or widowers? Read More »
Last week, we posted some alternatives to Valentine’s Day that you can do with yourself, fellow Stitch members, or friends. Now as we approach the holiday, we wanted to share some different perspectives of this day and what it means to a few of our Stitch Members. We hope you enjoy these anecdotes and share some
Valentine’s Day Stories from Stitch Members Kathie, Carol, and Doug Read More »
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
How Feeling Lonely Can Kill You, And How You Can Beat It Read More »
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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