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Faith – and Poetry – at the End of Life

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Peggy, 89, found her religious faith to be an enormous help when her husband, Larry, died suddenly several years ago. And she found release for her sorrow in writing poetry. Read More

Love Stories: ABC News Report on Our Marriage Advice Project

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We’re Interviewing hundreds of elders across the country for their advice on love and marriage. This ABC News affiliate did a great story about my visit to several Country Meadows retirement communities in Pennsylvania. Thanks to reporter Megan Healey for a sensitive and uplifting report. Read More

10 Tips for A Great Relationship (Just in Time for Valentine’s Day!)

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Ten tips from long-married elders for a happy and lasting relationship – just in time for Valentine’s Day! Read More

One Thing to Look for in a Mate: Advice from Long-Married Elders

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What’s perhaps the most important thing for a long marriage, according to our elders? You may be surprised… Read More

Happy Marriage, Happy Children: Advice from Geraldine (New Video!)

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Great tips for a happy marriage and successful child-rearing in this new video with Geraldine, a Legacy Project elder. Read More

Four Tips from the Elders for “Fighting Fair” in Marriage

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People in very long marriages have an important piece of advice: Learn how to fight. Here are some tips to quickly resolve spats and disagreements Read More

A Key Piece of Elder’s Marriage Advice: Choose Carefully

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Over and over, elders told me that the most important thing about this critical life decision is: choose carefully, or you will regret it. Read More

How to Be a Happy Couple: Advice from Elizabeth, 89

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Try this advice from Elizabeth, age 89, for understanding your values in marriage. Read More