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Far Apart

By Yakov Smirnoff

Troubled times have limited some parents' and grandparents' ability to travel to see their kids and grandkids. AARP relationship guru Yakov Smirnoff gives advice on how families can stay close while far apart.

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Mismatched

By Ron Burley

AARP consumer advocate Ron Burley helps two women retrieve thousands from an online dating service that left them mismatched.

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A Brief Guide to Matchmaking

Whether you're an extrovert who wants to meet as many potential mates in one night as possible, or a shy type who prefers a more laissez-faire approach, there's a dating service out there for you.

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Modern Love

By Sallie Foley

Sallie Foley gives the ins and outs to marriage, dating, and relationships, in her book "Sex & Love for Grownups: A No-Nonsense Guide to a Life of Passion."

 

By Jessica Leshnoff

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Modern day Mrs. Robinsons, some boomer women prefer to date younger men, often 15 to 20 years their junior. These women are called "cougars." Who are they and how do they feel about their feline epithet?

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Why Prenups Make More Sense Than Ever

By Patrick J. Kiger

Experts say that the demand for prenuptial agreements is growing, particularly among older couples who enter marriage with such assets as real estate and retirement savings.

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Her Dred to Wed

By Yakov Smirnoff

Yakov Smirnoff gives guidance— and a dose of humor—to one reader who needs to get over the re-marriage jitters.

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Great Sex Well After 50

By Dr. Laura Berman

Dr. Laura Berman, a renowned sex therapist, answers 10 questions about the joys and challenges of later-life intimacy.

A Father's Grace

By AARP Radio

From the Final Four to the Masters to the Super Bowl, Broadcasting Hall-of-Famer Jim Nantz has covered it all. Hear him talk about his new book and the special father-son bond that helped shape his career.

Internet Dating 101

By Sallie Foley

Back on the market? Find out how to cyberdate safely.

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