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AARP The Magazine: Modern Love & Friendship Issue

Your guide to getting — and staying — connected in a changing world

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From the Editor: Here’s Why Connections Matter

Why relationships matter for older Americans

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6 Celebrity Friends Who’ve Been BFFs for Decades

From Matt and Ben to Snoop and Martha, here’s how famous friends stay tight

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Are Online Friendships Really Friendships?

Social media creates a sense of closeness — but that might not mean you’re friends

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When Adult Children Go ‘No Contact’

Can fractured families be patched back together? Should they be?

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‘Excuse My Grandma’ Podcast Connects Generations

A grandmother-granddaughter duo offers life advice — and playful banter

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The Older Americans Going Above and Beyond

For these 50-plus adults, giving selflessly has been life-changing

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Modern Romance

Should You Look Up Your Lost Love?

If you’ve ever wondered what an old flame is up to, the answer could be just a click away

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Let’s Chat About Sex and Intimacy

AARP’s In the Mood columnist shares what she’s learned from writing sex advice for adults

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Couples in Sync in All Things — Except Aging

How to navigate growing older at different paces

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16 Dating Apps for Over-50 Singles

Your guide to find that special someone online

Better Together

Men, We Need to Talk About Loneliness

Older men are more likely to feel lonely. Here’s why — and what to do about it

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25 Great Ways to Ease Relationship Stress

How to smooth over rough patches with family and friends ... or avoid them altogether

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10 Loneliness Busters for Older Adult Men

The best antidote to feeling alone is finding community and social connections

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How AARP Helps You Stay Connected

From volunteering to the Ethel Circle, we have ways to give your social scene a boost

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