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AGING IS A CHOICE Part 31 – Live Alone and Thrive

by Robert Manni

Did you know that almost one out of three Americans over the age of 65 live alone? That means over 16 million older folks live by themselves. Of all seniors, nearly 50% of women and 20% of men are single. And as the Baby Boomers get older, the aging population will increase substantially. That means … read more

AGING IS A CHOICE Part 30 – Dating Over Fifty (Successful First Dates)

by Robert Manni

At any age, when it comes to online dating…until you meet face-to-face, nothing is going to happen. 

The texts, the phone call to qualify a connection, they’re all preliminary. Yes, they are important and necessary but the critical next step, going on an actual date, is what will make or break a … read more

AGING IS A CHOICE Part 28 – Dating Over Fifty (Online Dating)

by Robert Manni

So, you are ready to find love. You’ve done the prep work. You know who are, what you want, and what you have to offer. Now, with that crucial step addressed, it’s time to begin meeting potential partners.

Maybe the last time you were single was decades ago or just recently. Whatever … read more

AGING IS A CHOICE Part 27 – Dating Over Fifty (The Challenge)

by Robert Manni

Maybe you don’t know this about me but for the past few years, I’ve been on guest panels and given numerous interviews on relationships for the over fifty crowd. So, I know there are a lot of us out there who are older and in the dating scene looking for that special someone. … read more

AGING IS A CHOICE PART 16 – Practices for Better Aging

By Robert Manni

Every day is another day older. It’s just a fact of life. As time continues on, undefeated, it will eventually take us all. However, aging is a choice. There are things we can do to remain robust and vital throughout our aging journey. With a little bit of work, we can embrace certain practices and continue to … read more

The Guys’ Guy’s Guide to 10 Things that I’ve Learned are True (Part 1)

What is really true in this crazy world we live in?

That’s a question you need to ask yourself. The answer won’t pay your rent, but when you learn the truth you’ll find that many of your opinions, judgments and the things you once believed turn out to be a lot different than what you thought. And if there is anything we really need to know in this lifetime, it’s truth. Does anything else really matter?

If we boil … read more

The Guys’ Guy’s Guide to Dealing with Difficult People

There are a lot of truly wonderful people in the world. But why does it seem like we’re constantly confronted by difficult and annoying people who push our buttons?

I see you nodding your head right now. It could be those subway dancers swinging their limbs around the pole right in front of your face on the A train, that person in your building who never responds to your friendly greeting, those passive aggressive colleagues who are too … read more

The Guys’ Guy’s Guide to Things Worth Investing In

They call it disposable income for a reason. We dispose of it every day—at lunch on $12 salads in plastic containers, ironic t-shirts, another pair of sneakers or shoes we don’t need to choke our closet space, or on numerous $9 glasses of so-called craft beers. But even though we live in a consumer society where over two-thirds of the money spent is on items we don’t really need, there are a few items worth paying those extra … read more