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“I get a lot of letters from people who are really struggling with retirement and getting on each other's nerves.”
“Your fifties are often a time for self-reflection, when people question how happy they are at an age when they're still young enough to make changes.”
“I'm sure my weight is an issue for many people, it's certainly still discussed at length in magazines.”
“I honestly think I feel more confident now in my 50s than I have before.”
“I totally understand grieving over not becoming a grandparent.”
“Look, it's important and it's healthy for couples to have good friendships outside of their relationship, but it must be balanced.”
“Cognitive behavioural therapy is very effective for anxiety-related issues, exercise is great, and you can try meditation and positive thinking apps - I'm a big fan of the Calm app.”
“I hope I won't be on my own forever, but if I date someone it'll be because I really like them.”
“I started online dating in my 50s after two divorces. Trust me, if I can do it, anyone can.”
“It's hard for me to celebrate Father's Day because I feel guilty if I don't and guilty if I do because obviously things happened with my sister. For her, he was abusive, but I never experienced or saw that side of him.”
“Sometimes when you're very stressed, you just need to be talked down - my son Jake is my talk-down person. He always tells me to take a breath, we'll work it out and it'll be fine.”
“You can't make a marriage better on your own; both of you have to commit.”
“We're all attracted to other people - we wouldn't be human if we weren't - but the crucial thing is what you decide to do about it.”
“People shouldn't assume loved ones know they love them - you have to tell them and show them, which means a hug for no reason or taking them out for a meal.”
“Obviously I'm romantic and I love love so I'm always open to meeting somebody and falling in love and it's lovely.”
“Now I'm very brave online and in texts, but when someone says, 'Let's meet up,' I'm a wreck.”
“It has been well documented that me and my sisters fell out. We didn't speak for about four years - that is a long time.”
“A proper relationship takes more than passion - it takes commitment, compromise and having each other's backs no matter what.”
“The truth is, all relationships - however solid and long-lasting - need attention and nurturing.”
“I'm not knocking my marriage with Ray, we had a great time, but the main thing I'm enjoying after the divorce is that I'm now totally independent.”