Does the younger generation gag at the thought of an older person in a hot, romantic relationship? Get over it! When older folks dare to step away from the unwritten rules of “age appropriate” you’d find a vibrant, exciting person who is still very curious and open about life. Each time I think there’s a stage later in life where learning/seeing new things loses its appeal, there is a big surprise. I lean into it eagerly and openly. What excitement to learn something new. . 

NEWS FLASH: Mature people desire romance as much as younger people. For many, needs and desires don’t dissipate. Why should they? It is adult fun and games and more exciting than video games. Maybe mature romance does not duplicate all aspects of what once occurred in youth. Perhaps our backs are a bit creakier and there is limited flexibility, but romance exists in mature relationships. It might be more intimate, or simply kissing and cuddling with your one and only. Holding hands while strolling along a thoroughfare, pinching a cheek, a warm kiss (even in public, heaven forbid) is all part of any romance and doesn’t exclude oldsters.

Here is the cry to all ages — find romance and cherish it. Treat it with care and love. If nothing else, it might be the best medicine you can find. And if it’s not romance you seek, there are other means of keeping socialization and good health part of your life.

All through our lives, family is an emotional beacon, our ray of hope and love. On the flip side, friendships are of the utmost importance as we need to give our children and/or grandchildren breathing room without overburdening them to be responsible with our well-being. Their lives are super-busy. So how are these gaps filled? As we get older, friendships become an important aspect of living. Without them, I believe, we may mentally wither and die. The best ones are those that offer new adventures as well as comfort and support. Female friendships and family are as important as romance.

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