Maintaining connections with other people is a major factor in optimal aging.  In this section, a number of contributors share their ideas and research on maintaining healthy relationships and establishing new ones. 


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The Chemisty of Love by Faith A Watkins


(February 14, 2025)
Hallmark movies and Harlequin Romance novels want us to believe that falling in love is all about that magical chemistry between the hero and heroine. In reality, it is chemistry, but not in the heart but the brain!…
Topics: Faith • Holidays • Love • Relationships • Valentine's Day


A Good Weekend in Georgia by Garrison Keillor


(November 14, 2024)
I'm grateful that, as a kid, I got to experience 'visiting,' when the family got in the car and dropped in at someone's house and sat around and visited…
Topics: Communication • Contemplation, Insight • Contentment, Satsifaction • Humor • Relationships


Standing on the Sidewalk Shaking Hands by Garrison Keillor


(August 7, 2024)
What remains powerful is love. My parents loved each other dearly and I witnessed this and it remains large in my life.…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight • Humor • Optimal Aging • Relationships


My Apologies to the LGBTQIA+ Community by James N. Watkins


(June 21, 2024)
Jim's Hope & Humor for Pride Month…
Topics: Attitudes • Beliefs • Bible • Diversity & Pluralism • Hopes & Dreams • Humor • Relationships • Social Issues • Social Movements


A Round Table in Downtown St. Paul Friday Night by Garrison Keillor


(June 13, 2024)
It was a beautiful dinner, the best I've been at in months, nine of us relatives around a table in downtown St. Paul, and four of us were teenagers, which taught me I've been spending much too much time with people my own age…
Topics: Civility • Communication • Contemplation, Insight • Humor • Relationships • Unity, Unified


On the Road Again, Meeting Folks by Garrison Keillor


(May 2, 2024)
The morning after Spokane, I sat down to breakfast at the hotel with six people who'd been to the show and their three little kids. It was a delight. When members of your audience want to have breakfast with you, you know you did a very good show…
Topics: Civility • Communication • Compassion • Contemplation, Insight • Friends & Neighbnors • Humor • Optimal Aging • Relationships


Spring is Here, Time to Get to Know Each Other by Garrison Keillor


(April 26, 2024)
This is a beautiful feature of Manhattan, the proliferation of squares and plazas for people to perch or promenade in and escape from regimentation and the tyranny of social media…
Topics: Communication • Contemplation, Insight • Humor • Nature • Optimal Aging • Politics • Relationships • Seasons • Social Issues


Old Friends by Leona Bergstrom


(October 7, 2023)
A 1968 song stirs memories and thoughts for today…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight • Contentment, Satsifaction • Faith • Friends & Neighbnors • Memories • Optimal Aging • Relationships


Children Who Marry Their Parents by James N. Watkins


(August 11, 2023)
The psychology of courtship…
Topics: Choices and Decision Making • Family • Love • Psychology, Psychological Health • Relationships • Research


The Four Most Important Words to Say in a Dysfuctional Organization by Richard Bergstrom


(June 3, 2023)
Everything about the organization was crazy-making…
Topics: Communication • Coping • Dysfunctional, Broken • Relationships


A Plate of Rigatoni with Friends by Garrison Keillor


(March 30, 2023)
True friendship means not feeling obliged to impress each other and so we don't. . . .we see that we're all in the same boat, the equality of old age prevails. Health is what matters, not money, not prestige…
Topics: Attitudes • Communication • Contentment, Satsifaction • Family • Memories • Optimal Aging • Relationships


I Am Giving Up Anger, So Should You by Garrison Keillor


(January 26, 2023)
I am trying to give up anger. It’s poisonous and it has no effect other than to make the angerer feel bad and perhaps do something truly stupid…
Topics: Advice, Guidance & Mentoring • Attitudes • Character, Integrity • Communication • Optimal Aging • Relationships


Father Time Advises a Brown-Eyed Girl by Garrison Keillor


(January 19, 2023)
Emily, God bless your idealism and the hard work required, but there has to be joy too. Nothing good can be accomplished without joy. I think Emerson said that. If not, he should’ve…
Topics: Advice, Guidance & Mentoring • Crime, Justice, Punishment • Hopes & Dreams • Optimal Aging • Relationships • Social Issues


A Rainy December Day, Long Thoughts Therein by Garrison Keillor


(December 15, 2022)
I saw the phrase 'friendship recession' in a headline last week, which has a musical swing to it but refers to growing social isolation…
Topics: COVID-19 • Friends & Neighbnors • Loneliness • Relationships • Social Issues • Trends


LGBTQ(IA+) and B-I-B-L-E by James N. Watkins


(June 3, 2022)
At the beginning of Pride Month, Jim revisits the issue of gender identity and what the Bible (not religious groups) says about it…
Topics: Attitudes • Beliefs • Bible • Civility • God • Jesus • Racism and Inequality • Relationships • Social Issues • Social Movements


Kindness: You Look and You'll See It by Garrison Keillor


(May 6, 2022)
Finding kindness in the face of showboating righteousness…
Topics: Animals • Comfort & Consolation • Family • Relationships


Enough of That, Let's Talk About Happiness by Garrison Keillor


(April 21, 2022)
To create laughter out of ordinary tedium is a privilege. There’s nothing better.…
Topics: Communication • Contentment, Satsifaction • Humor • Relationships


Forget About Nut Cases, Let's Talk About What's Real by Garrison Keillor


(April 14, 2022)
There’s a lot of gossip and envy and animosity out there, don’t kid yourself, so all the more reason to hold fast to your friends…
Topics: Communication • Family • Optimal Aging • Relationships


Love, Marriage, Sex . . . by James N. Watkins


(February 10, 2022)
Jim updates his annual list of top posts, cartoons, and a video for Valentine's Day 2022…
Topics: Communication • Compassion • Contemplation, Insight • Holidays • Humor • Love • Relationships • Social Issues • Valentine's Day


Two Suggestions for Dealing with So-Called 'Conceited' People by Ken Potts


(August 28, 2021)
It's a matter of perspective…
Topics: Attitudes • Communication • Coping • Psychology, Psychological Health • Relationships


Love the One You're With by Ken Potts


(August 20, 2021)
Over the life of a marriage, we may become attracted to other people…
Topics: Character, Integrity • Choices and Decision Making • Circumstances, Life Events • Contentment, Satsifaction • Discipline • Optimal Aging • Relationships • Risk • Values


Ways to Strengthen Your Relationship by Amy Fleming / The Guardian


(July 30, 2021)
Take nothing for granted, communicate clearly – and say something nice every single day…
Topics: Attitudes • Communication • Love • Relationships


My Father's Hands by Linda Schwartz / Reflections


(July 8, 2021)
Unleashing a floodgate of memories…
Topics: Character, Integrity • Family • Father's Day • Memories • Optimal Aging • Parenting, Parents • Relationships • Values


You're Apologizing All Wrong by Simran Sethi / Life Kit


(June 19, 2021)
Here's how to say sorry the right way…
Topics: Advice, Guidance & Mentoring • Attitudes • Character, Integrity • Communication • Learning • Relationships


With Praise to 'St. Arbucks' by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(June 7, 2021)
. . . and the fellowship so many find there…
Topics: Business • Communication • Coping • COVID-19 • Faith • Friends & Neighbnors • History • Lifestyle, General • Personal Issues • Relationships • Social Activities


The Best Way to Make New Friends is to Be a Friend by Ken Potts


(June 5, 2021)
The answer to a pre-teen's question applies to all of us, no matter our age…
Topics: Attitudes • Change • Communication • Friends & Neighbnors • Lifestyle, General • Relationships • Social Activities • Wellness


Humble Thoughts on 'Gay Pride' by James N. Watkins


(June 4, 2021)
June is “Gay Pride” month. So, this month—and every month—I want to honor God and his Word while loving my LGBTQ(IA+) friends…
Topics: Civility • Communication • Compassion • Current Events, News • Diversity & Pluralism • Faith • History • Racism and Inequality • Relationships • Social Issues • Social Movements


Sometimes Grandma Gets in Your Face by Barbara Greenleaf


(May 21, 2021)
A granddaughter is moved from annoyance to laughter…
Topics: Communication • Family • Grandchildren • Humor • Parenting, Parents • Relationships


Parenting vs Grandparenting by Barbara Greenleaf


(May 13, 2021)
Turning the tables from one generation to the next…
Topics: Change • Discipline • Family • Generosity • Grandchildren • Parenting, Parents


Today's Mothers Are Worker Bees by Barbara Greenleaf


(May 7, 2021)
Moms may feel they are never doing enough, but for many their children beg to differ…
Topics: Circumstances, Life Events • Family • Holidays • Lifestyle, General • Mother's Day • Parenting, Parents • Relationships • Trends • Work


Shadowbox of the Heart by Linda Schwartz / Reflections


(May 7, 2021)
A tribute to a mother's life…
Topics: Family • Holidays • Mother's Day • Parenting, Parents • Relationships • Tribute, Testimony


Happy Mother's Day! by James N. Watkins


(April 30, 2021)
'Faith of Our Mothers,' 'Top ten things my mother taught me' and more of Jim's favorites for moms and parents in general…
Topics: Family • Holidays • Mother's Day • Parenting, Parents • Relationships


Coming Out by James N. Watkins


(April 9, 2021)
My sexual identity crisis…
Topics: Choices and Decision Making • Current Events, News • Faith • Family • God • Grace • Loneliness • Loss & Grieving • Relationships • Social Issues • Values


Zooming in On Someone Else by George Garrison


(April 1, 2021)
A Maundy Thursday look at what the pandemic has done to the way we focus our lives…
Topics: Civility • Communication • Contemplation, Insight • COVID-19 • Easter • Faith • Love • Relationships


Finding Their Way by Barbara Greenleaf


(March 27, 2021)
Young people discovering their place in life. An excerpt from Barbara's teen novel, Good-to-Go Cafe…
Topics: Family • Future • Grandchildren • Hopes & Dreams • Learning • Opportunity • Relationships • Work


Is There Such a Thing as Love at First Sight in Real Life? by Ken Potts


(March 17, 2021)
Successful marriages are a complex mix of factors…
Topics: Circumstances, Life Events • Family • Holidays • Hopes & Dreams • Love • Relationships • Valentine's Day


Happy International Women's Day by James N. Watkins


(March 8, 2021)
Jim shares his favorite posts celebrating women…
Topics: Faith • Family • Gratitute • Leadership • Love • Relationships • Tribute, Testimony • Wisdom


The Gift of Influence by Leona Bergstrom


(March 5, 2021)
Every woman has a story to tell…
Topics: Communication • Inspiration • Optimal Aging • Relationships • Tribute, Testimony • Trust


Grace, Grit and Giggles by Leona Bergstrom


(February 12, 2021)
A recipe for a successful second-half marriage…
Topics: Holidays • Inspiration • Love • Relationships • Valentine's Day


Love, a Word Often Overused by Ken Potts


(February 11, 2021)
. . . but it is seldom understood…
Topics: Communication • Holidays • Language, Meaning • Love • Relationships • Valentine's Day


What 'Love Your Neighbor' Means by Ken Potts


(February 6, 2021)
We need to assess our attitude…
Topics: Attitudes • Love • Relationships • Religion


A Pandemic Debt by Barbara Greenleaf


(December 19, 2020)
What do our children owe us in the pandemic? …
Topics: Communication • Coping • COVID-19 • Family • Loneliness • Relationships


Marriage Trends by U.S. Census Bureau staff


(December 12, 2020)
Marriage and divorce decline as cohabitation rises among younger couples…
Topics: Demographics • Family • Relationships • Statistics • Trends


Dealing with a Difficult Daughter- or Son-in-Law by Barbara Greenleaf


(November 13, 2020)
What would you recommend for these Dear Abby-like scenarios?…
Topics: Coping • Family • Relationships


Take Time to Listen by Ken Potts


(September 19, 2020)
Don't just talk—advice for parents (and grandparents)…
Topics: Communication • Family • Parenting, Parents • Relationships


Talking to People You Disagree With by Megan Phelps-Roper / TED ideas


(September 12, 2020)
4 tips to help bring civility to a polarized world…
Topics: Character, Integrity • Choices and Decision Making • Civility • Communication • Language, Meaning • Politics • Racism and Inequality • Relationships • Social Issues


God is on our side! And theirs? by James N. Watkins


(September 3, 2020)
Finding civility in a polarized society…
Topics: Bible • Civility • Communication • Current Events, News • Faith • Grace • History • Love • Racism and Inequality • Relationships • Social Issues • Social Media


The Joy of Grandparenting by Barbara Greenleaf


(August 14, 2020)
The ultimate win-win…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Family • Grandchildren • Gratitute • Parenting, Parents • Relationships


Changing Racist Hearts (5) by Rusty Wright


(July 23, 2020)
Abolishing the slave trade…
Topics: Change • Crime, Justice, Punishment • Government • History • Racism and Inequality • Relationships • Social Issues • Social Movements


Changing Racist Hearts (4) by Rusty Wright


(July 8, 2020)
'Amazing Grace' hymnwriter's racist past…
Topics: Beliefs • Change • Crime, Justice, Punishment • Current Events, News • History • News • Racism and Inequality • Relationships • Social Issues • Social Movements


Changing Racist Hearts (3) by Rusty Wright


(June 25, 2020)
Starting with my own…
Topics: Beliefs • Change • Current Events, News • Faith • News • Racism and Inequality • Relationships • Social Issues • Social Movements


Changing Racist Hearts (2) by Rusty Wright


(June 19, 2020)
Police brutality: Lessons from South Africa…
Topics: Change • Current Events, News • History • Leadership • News • Racism and Inequality • Relationships • Social Issues • Social Movements


Changing Racist Hearts by Rusty Wright


(June 15, 2020)
Can it be done?…
Topics: Beliefs • Communication • Crime, Justice, Punishment • Current Events, News • Faith • News • Racism and Inequality • Relationships • Social Movements


Worthy as a Person by Ken Potts


(April 19, 2020)
People with disabilities shouldn't be considered invalid…
Topics: Civility • Compassion • Relationships • Social Issues


Developing a Child's Self-Esteem (part 1) by Ken Potts


(April 5, 2020)
It's not easy in today's world
Topics: Character, Integrity • Discipline • Education • Family • Parenting, Parents • Relationships


Will You Still Say Hello? by Stu Johnson


(March 29, 2020)
Connecting in a time of social distancing…
Topics: Communication • Coping • COVID-19 • Crisis • Current Events, News • Disease • News • Relationships • Wellness


A Parent's Lesson by Ken Potts


(March 21, 2020)
Children grow up in their own way…
Topics: COVID-19 • Family • Grandchildren • Parenting, Parents • Relationships


When a Home Breaks by Ken Potts


(February 8, 2020)
Helping children cope with their parent's divorce
Topics: Dysfunctional, Broken • Family • Grandchildren • Relationships


Misbehaving Children by Ken Potts


(January 12, 2020)
Soem tips&helllip;
Topics: Family • Parenting, Parents • Teaching


Grocery Shopping with Children by Ken Potts


(January 5, 2020)
Learning opportunities abound…
Topics: Choices and Decision Making • Family • Financial • Food & Nuitrition • Opportunity • Parenting, Parents • Relationships • Teaching


Kids and Their Fantasies by Ken Potts


(December 15, 2019)
Enjoy them, but with a dose of reality…
Topics: Family • Grandchildren • Learning • Parenting, Parents


Kid with Care by Ken Potts


(November 24, 2019)
Deal openly, honestly with conflict
Topics: Family • Relationships • Trust


Confronting Marital Problems by Ken Potts


(November 17, 2019)
How counseling can help couples…
Topics: Coping • Family • Relationships • Wellness


Like Their Parents by Ken Potts


(November 3, 2019)
Good or bad, is it inevitable?…
Topics: Character, Integrity • Choices and Decision Making • Family • Parenting, Parents • Relationships


Know your limits by Ken Potts


(October 27, 2019)
Why it's important to tell kids…
Topics: Character, Integrity • Choices and Decision Making • Family • Parenting, Parents • Relationships • Teaching


If you were to ask my Father by Eryn McMillan


(October 26, 2019)
Who knows more about you?…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight • Faith • Family • God • Relationships


Healthy Relationships by Ken Potts


(October 20, 2019)
It's hard, but so worth the effort…
Topics: Character, Integrity • Choices and Decision Making • Communication • Relationships • Wellness


A Parent's Love by Ken Potts


(September 22, 2019)
It means emotional burdens, sacrifices…
Topics: Family • Love • Parenting, Parents • Relationships


Lessons of Empathy and Good Behavior by Ken Potts


(September 8, 2019)
They have to start at home…
Topics: Attitudes • Character, Integrity • Choices and Decision Making • Family • Parenting, Parents • Relationships • Teaching • Values


Can This Marriage be Saved? by Ken Potts


(September 1, 2019)
Tips for saying "yes" (Second of two parts)…
Topics: Choices and Decision Making • Coping • Family • Relationships • Unity, Unified • Values


He Turned 21 Today by Bill Nichols


(August 26, 2019)
An occasion to pass on a family heirloom…
Topics: Family • Memories • Personal Issues • Tribute, Testimony


Is This Marriage Really for Me? by Ken Potts


(August 25, 2019)
Answering a tough question (first of two parts)…
Topics: Choices and Decision Making • Contemplation, Insight • Fears, Concerns • Love • Relationships • Trouble


Defining Normal by Ken Potts


(August 18, 2019)
It's harder than it looks…
Topics: Character, Integrity • Diversity & Pluralism • Relationships • Values


Keys to Nurturing Kids by Ken Potts


(August 11, 2019)
Self-control, praise, teach…
Topics: Family • Grandchildren • Love • Parenting, Parents • Training • Values • Wisdom


Family Meals by Ken Potts


(July 28, 2019)
Crazy schedules do not limit their importance…
Topics: Family • Lifestyle, General • Relationships • Values


Parenting Skills by Ken Potts


(July 14, 2019)
They don't necessarily come naturally…
Topics: Character, Integrity • Choices and Decision Making • Discipline • Family • Knowledge • Parenting, Parents • Relationships • Values • Wisdom


A Successful Marriage by Ken Potts


(July 7, 2019)
It's no easy accomplishment…
Topics: Character, Integrity • Circumstances, Life Events • Family • Love • Relationships • Values


Helping Men Find the Key to Intimacy by Ken Potts


(June 23, 2019)
Finding a solution to a common problem…
Topics: Communication • Dysfunctional, Broken • Relationships • Wellness


Being an 'Older' Parent by Ken Potts


(June 16, 2019)
It comes with its own ups and downs…
Topics: Family • Parenting, Parents • Relationships


What Makes Us a Community? by Ken Potts


(January 13, 2019)
A small example…
Topics: Character, Integrity • Relationships • Values


Raising Kids by Ken Potts


(January 6, 2019)
Tips for holding on and letting go…
Topics: Family • Parenting, Parents • Relationships • Teaching


Raise Up a Child by Stu Johnson


(December 20, 2018)
Learning from each other and God's Word…
Topics: Beliefs • Bible • Character, Integrity • Christian Life • Faith • Family • Relationships • Teaching


Loneliness by Stu Johnson


(April 17, 2018)
A problem that often increases with age…
Topics: Communication • Compassion • Lifestyle, General • Loneliness • Optimal Aging • Relationships • Retirement • Social Activities • Social Issues • Social Media


The Word on Marriage by Stu Johnson


(April 6, 2018)
Describing a successful marriage in one word…
Topics: Beliefs • Bible • Character, Integrity • Choices and Decision Making • Faith • Family • Hopes & Dreams • Inspiration • Language, Meaning • Optimal Aging • Relationships


Love, Marriage and Sex (2018) by James N. Watkins


(February 9, 2018)
The latest update of Jim's annual list of articles and cartoons…
Topics: Holidays • Humor • Love • Relationships • Valentine's Day • Values


Humility by Stu Johnson


(January 10, 2018)
Something to be proud of?…
Topics: Attitudes • Character, Integrity • Christian Life • Communication • Lifestyle, General • Relationships • Values


A Necessary Conversation by Stu Johnson


(December 14, 2017)
Straight talk about sex and marriage…
Topics: Beliefs • Choices and Decision Making • Faith • Family • Relationships • Research • Social Issues • Social Movements • Trends • Values


The Virtue of Kindness by Stu Johnson


(November 15, 2017)
How is kindness faring today?…
Topics: Attitudes • Character, Integrity • Inspiration • Relationships • Values


8 Things Never to Say When Your Friend Hurts by Bill Nichols


(December 1, 2016)
Do you know what to say when someone is in serious emotional and spiritual pain?…
Topics: Comfort & Consolation • Communication • Relationships


Tell Her You Love Her by Rusty Wright


(July 22, 2016)
A tribute to a rare jewel…
Topics: Christian Life • Dying and Death • Disease • Family • Loss & Grieving • Love • Relationships • Tribute, Testimony


Friendship by Emily Sohn / submitted by Stu Johnson


(July 13, 2016)
Why it matters…
Topics: Communication • Friends & Neighbnors • Relationships • Research • Wellness


Top Ten Secrets to Staying Married by James N. Watkins


(June 10, 2016)
Time-tested advice on piling up anniversary celebrations…
Topics: Achievements • Birthdays & Annivesaries • Faith • Family • Humor • Inspiration • Relationships


"Faith of Our Mother's" updated by James N. Watkins


(May 6, 2016)
New words for an old, old song…
Topics: Faith • Family • Mother's Day • Relationships • Tribute, Testimony


Make Me a Blessing. What's That? by Bill Nichols


(March 19, 2016)
What does in mean to be a blessing? How can you be a blessing to someone?
Topics: Compassion • Faith • Relationships


Love, Marriage and Sex . . . by James N. Watkins


(February 11, 2016)
An updated annual collection of cartoons and blogs to celebrate Valentine's Day…
Topics: Holidays • Humor • Love • Relationships • Valentine's Day • Values


Lovin' Late Bloomers by Wes Wick


(December 26, 2015)
A revived persimmon tree with high-hanging fruit provides a lesson in reaching folks in their later seasons who seem destined to be fruitless…
Topics: Discipleship • Inspiration


Falling in Love--and Getting Back Up Again by James N. Watkins


(August 7, 2015)
Thinking about writing a book on love…
Topics: Love


The Age of Love —It's Never Too Late to Date by Marla Stoker


(June 24, 2015)
Documentary film and speed dating event for seniors provide tips for dating again when you're older…
Topics: Optimal Aging


A Movie for Valentine's Day by Rusty Wright


(February 11, 2015)
There are options for your Valentine's Day movie date this year…
Topics: Inspiration • Love • Movies • Valentine's Day


Valentine, How do I Love Thee? by Rusty Wright


(February 8, 2015)
Fun—and funny—stories about love and communication…
Topics: Communication • Love • Valentine's Day


Bring Back that Lovin' Feeling by Rusty Wright


(February 1, 2015)
A fun and humorous look at love and relationships…
Topics: Love • Valentine's Day