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Find happiness and fulfillment through healthy relationships and deep connections

I Want Out of My Perfectly Good Marriage

A woman says her husband is getting in the way of her self-discovery quest

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25 Great Ways Volunteering Is Good for You

From keeping fit to staying sharp, here’s how volunteering is good for you (180 char.) Helping Others Helps You

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Insider Secrets From a Dog Trainer

From barking only once to how to drop something, here’s what to know

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Connect With a Stepchild of Any Age

It’s worth taking the time to thoughtfully connect with your stepchild. Here’s how

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Sex After 50

View All In the Mood

What’s Normal When It Comes to Self-Pleasure?

A woman writes in that her husband is too focused on personal gratification

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Can Body Parts Change Size?

Yes, say experts. And it’s not only size that may shift

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Life Alone When a Long-Term Relationship Ends

Make sense of the confusion by asking yourself a few questions

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Friends & Family

I Laughed Off Teen Angst and It Worked

When all else failed, this writer got goofy

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25 Great Ways to Make a Good Apology

Strengthen bonds with heartfelt apologies

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Benefits Recommended For You

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Pets

Insider Secrets from a Top Veterinarian

15 tips on giving your pets the best care

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AARP Smart Guide to Pet Adoption

33 tips for finding a new furry best friend after 50

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Video Spotlight

Love & Dating

What My Spouse and I Do That's Better Than Sex

For us, this intimate evening ritual is truly nirvana

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Why I Fell for My Husband's Best Friend

I often fantasized about becoming intimate and having a future together

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The Best Ways to Spot Catfishers Online

Scammers will use fake or stolen images to draw your interest

Family Caregiving

How to Help Parents Navigate Big Life Changes

Learn ways to support older adults when it is time to move on

The 10 Most Common Complaints from Caregivers

Biggest issues caregivers face and how to resolve them

Pros and Cons of Being a Paid Family Caregiver

Money changes relationships with siblings and other members of a care team

Grandparenting

8 Ways to Boost Your Grandkid's Confidence

Build grandkids' confidence with engaging activities

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I Admit it. I Have a Favorite Grandchild

It’s turned into my big family secret

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Navigating Wedding Gift Etiquette: Cash or Gift?

Call me old-fashioned, but I was taught that just giving money isn’t very thoughtful

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Features and Resources

Caregiving

Your Grandparenting Guide

Expert advice on bonding with grandchildren and building parenting skills for blended grandfamilies

Social Connections

Get Social and Get Happy

Tips and resources to help you find and nurture relationships so you can live your best life

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Can a Sexless Marriage Be Saved?

Plus, a woman who really doesn’t like sex

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Healthy Living

AARP's Guide to Pickleball

Learn all about the sport of pickleball. From keeping score, tips for play and ways to win, AARP's Pickleball Guide has everything you need to know.