| All three women were anxious, even eager, to share their domestic abuse experiences. One even contacted The Journal insistent on telling her story.Except for one small detail. They were all adament on anonymity.Why?Because even though they had moved on with their lives, they still feared for their lives.All believed their former husbands were good men. They just had a character flaw -- a propensity to abuse their spouses.The other character flaw they all agreed on? There would be serious repercu... | The last time I went out on a date was as a somewhat naive 22-year-old student. Of course that was 15 years ago, when "You've got mail" was something you heard from your mom. Now I'm facing the new realities of dating as a 37-year-old recently single mother of three.After 12 years of marriage, I was sad to discover my generation's hook-up spot had shifted away from the bar scene. A drink accidentally spilled during a get-to-know-you chat will mostly likely end up on your keyboard these days, and... |
Move over twentysomethings, Grandma is joining the dating scene.
Seniors are becoming a force to be reckoned with in online dating websites, singles dances and over-60 clubs.
Some are widowed, while others are breaking their wedding bonds in search of a second shot at love – or a new friend or two.
At a Mixed Singles Over Sixty social club on the Semiahmoo Peninsula, about 130 people come out to meet, mingle – and party with others in their twilight years.
The club offers different ... |
