WELCOME TO BABY BOOMER MEMOS
BLOG #71
AGING BABY BOOMERS ARE ON THE MOVE - OR NOT
Once the retirement decision is settled, Baby Boomers turn our attention to current places of residence.
Should we stay put or move somewhere else?
And: Where is the best place to go? Who will accompany us? What will we do when we get there ... wherever there is?
On one hand, some boomers believe fresh starts are liberating. New surroundings, new people, and new opportunities perk up our lives.
On the other hand, some of us are hesitant to move away from family, friends, neighbors, and all that is familiar.
It's natural to have moments of doubt and anxiety, even when we move with a spouse or a friend.
What about doing it alone? Would you? Could you?
NOTE
The growing trend among retired Baby Boomers is testing out various types of residences in a wide array of locales, on a temporary basis, before planting roots and making permanent moves.
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Boomers Live The Solo Life ...
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WILL AGING BABY BOOMER PARENTS EVER LET GO OF OUR ADULT CHILDREN?
WELCOME TO BABY BOOMER MEMOS
BLOG #55
WILL AGING BABY BOOMERS EVER LET GO OF OUR ADULT CHILDREN?
Most older Baby Boomer parents have raised and launched our children. Yay!
Once children reach adulthood and leave our homes, parents are expected to stop active parenting and allow them to lead independent lives. Since when have boomers done what is expected?
For example, even from a distance, some parents make our presence known by voicing opinions and offering advice about adult children's personal and work lives - whether or not our input is requested.
Boomers are not the first generation to be told our grown-up offspring are capable of living independent lives without frequent parental input. And, we're probably not the first generation to scoff, 'Preposterous.'
Boomers also scoff when alleged experts advise parents of fully-grown adults to 'let go.' To do this, we must exert self-control.
Boomer self-control ... Is that an oxymoron?
NOTE
Baby Boomer parents are cautioned to give opinions and advice to adult children only upon request. Fully letting go means no unsolicited meddling, regardless of loving intentions. Seriously???
To do this effectively, boomers need special super powers. Anyone know where to get them?
BLOG #55
WILL AGING BABY BOOMERS EVER LET GO OF OUR ADULT CHILDREN?
Most older Baby Boomer parents have raised and launched our children. Yay!
Once children reach adulthood and leave our homes, parents are expected to stop active parenting and allow them to lead independent lives. Since when have boomers done what is expected?
For example, even from a distance, some parents make our presence known by voicing opinions and offering advice about adult children's personal and work lives - whether or not our input is requested.
Boomers are not the first generation to be told our grown-up offspring are capable of living independent lives without frequent parental input. And, we're probably not the first generation to scoff, 'Preposterous.'
Boomers also scoff when alleged experts advise parents of fully-grown adults to 'let go.' To do this, we must exert self-control.
Boomer self-control ... Is that an oxymoron?
NOTE
Baby Boomer parents are cautioned to give opinions and advice to adult children only upon request. Fully letting go means no unsolicited meddling, regardless of loving intentions. Seriously???
To do this effectively, boomers need special super powers. Anyone know where to get them?
Thursday, June 21, 2018
AGING BABY BOOMERS LEARN 21st CENTURY DATING RULES
WELCOME TO BABY BOOMER MEMOS
BLOG #39
AGING BABY BOOMERS LEARN 21st CENTURY DATING RULES
Every decade of a monogamous marriage produces layers of rust on unused dating skills. Not a concern ... until those marriages end and newly-single Baby Boomers want to get back into the dating game.
To start, accumulated rust has to be scrubbed away. After the scrubbing is done, we have to learn 21st century dating rules. Whew!
Let's reminisce about 20th century rules - way, way back when formerly long-married boomers last dated. Then, men initiated everything from first dates (that they paid for) to marriage proposals. Women waited for landline, corded phones to ring and either said 'yes' or 'no' to invitations. Do we still think those were 'the good old days?'
Boomers who are skilled in 21st century dating give mostly positive reviews. Overall, men feel a sense of relief. They applaud women making the first moves and appreciate their sharing costs of dates. Increasingly, boomer women enjoy 'the power' of initiating - when our overtures are accepted. We are not fond of rejections. Who is?
NOTE
Generally speaking, homosexual dating rules have always been more egalitarian than heterosexual rules.
STAY TUNED
Newly-Single Boomers Take Aging Bodies On Dates ...
CONTACT INFORMATION
Email: drwendykyman@gmail.com
BLOG #39
AGING BABY BOOMERS LEARN 21st CENTURY DATING RULES
Every decade of a monogamous marriage produces layers of rust on unused dating skills. Not a concern ... until those marriages end and newly-single Baby Boomers want to get back into the dating game.
To start, accumulated rust has to be scrubbed away. After the scrubbing is done, we have to learn 21st century dating rules. Whew!
Let's reminisce about 20th century rules - way, way back when formerly long-married boomers last dated. Then, men initiated everything from first dates (that they paid for) to marriage proposals. Women waited for landline, corded phones to ring and either said 'yes' or 'no' to invitations. Do we still think those were 'the good old days?'
Boomers who are skilled in 21st century dating give mostly positive reviews. Overall, men feel a sense of relief. They applaud women making the first moves and appreciate their sharing costs of dates. Increasingly, boomer women enjoy 'the power' of initiating - when our overtures are accepted. We are not fond of rejections. Who is?
NOTE
Generally speaking, homosexual dating rules have always been more egalitarian than heterosexual rules.
STAY TUNED
Newly-Single Boomers Take Aging Bodies On Dates ...
CONTACT INFORMATION
Email: drwendykyman@gmail.com
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