Showing posts with label friends. Show all posts
Showing posts with label friends. Show all posts
Monday, June 2, 2025

Conclusion and Key Takeaways: Fitting In, Making Friends, and Finding Your Place

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As I wrap up this series, let’s take a step back and reflect on what I hope you learned about fitting in, making new friends, and finding a ...
Sunday, June 1, 2025

Fitting In Without Losing Yourself: Finding Belonging as a Senior

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The idea of “fitting in” can feel like a balancing act. On the one hand, we want to feel accepted, part of a group, and connected to others....
Saturday, May 31, 2025

Building Friendships as We Age – It’s Never Too Late to Start

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There’s a common (and false) belief floating around that making friends gets harder as we get older. Some of us even wear it like a badge: ...
Friday, May 30, 2025

The Secret to Being Liked Isn’t What You Think

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Let’s get something out of the way right now: Being liked isn’t about being the loudest voice in the room, having the most stories, or show...
Thursday, May 29, 2025

Finding Your Place, Without Taking Over the Room

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It’s a tricky dance, isn’t it? You want to belong. You want to be seen. You want people to know you’re capable, friendly, and have a lifeti...
Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Are You Really Listening? Or Just Waiting to Talk?

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Let’s be honest: most of us think we’re good listeners. We nod politely, maintain eye contact, and maybe even throw in a “Mmm-hmm” or a “Tha...
Tuesday, May 27, 2025

What Is Good Communication, Anyway?

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Let’s clear something up: talking isn’t the same as communicating . If it were, a lot more people would feel heard, understood, and apprecia...
Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Practical Ways for Seniors to Make and Keep Friends 2

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Now that you understand why forming friendships in retirement can feel challenging, let’s explore ways to overcome those barriers and build ...
Monday, February 10, 2025

Building Friendships in Retirement—Understanding the Foundations 1

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I live  on the outskirts of Vancouver and might know the city's reputation for being friendly but reserved. Many newcomers describe it a...
Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Making time to find connections

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Making time to connect with friends and family, or joining community groups is vital for maintaining mental and emotional well-being, especi...
Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Friendship

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 How many friends does the average person in Canada and the United States have, was the question posed. The answer appears to be five or mor...
Monday, February 13, 2023

Dating for seniors

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Dating as a senior can be just as exciting and fulfilling as it is at any other age. However, there are some unique challenges and considera...
Sunday, February 12, 2023

Keeping friends as we age

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It's challenging to maintain friendships as we age, especially if we move away from the people we’ve known for a long time. Our lifestyl...
Saturday, February 11, 2023

Making new friends as we age

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 Making friends as you get older can be a challenge, but it is definitely possible. Here are a few tips that may help: Seek opportunities to...
Monday, January 2, 2023

Drifting to the right

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 Have you noticed that as some people; get older they become more conservative both fiscally and socially? I had not noticed that trend amon...
Monday, December 13, 2021

With a little help from your friends

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We all have friends but as we age, we may lose some of them, so perhaps it is time to think about how you can learn from your friends, while...
Monday, October 4, 2021

Golf Adventures

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 I just returned from our annual golf trip. It was fun but very tiring, 20 years ago we would golf 5 days in a row; stay up late, talking an...
Sunday, May 26, 2019

Social Skills for Shy Seniors

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I have some friends who are shy, they find it difficult to meet new people and to take part in social activities, outside of their small g...
Saturday, February 24, 2018

Snow Days

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It snowed in my area overnight Friday and brought about 25 cm of snow to our cul de sac. I live in a community, Port Coquitlam, where the r...
Friday, June 16, 2017

Moving after retirement

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When I was in my forties I read a study that claimed most people lived within 100 miles of where they were born or went to school. I starte...