Category Archives: Newlywed at 50

I was 50 and he was 52. It was love at first bifocal.

N@50: Love and Money

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Before my hubby was my hubby, we had the “money” discussion. It wasn’t a difficult discussion to have, but it was a difficult one to schedule. We both knew we needed to do it, but we kept putting it off. … Continue reading

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N@50: It’s Still High School

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It’s been a while since I’ve posted one of my Newlywed at 50 posts. I admit that I haven’t posted because I was a bit embarrassed by the incident that I needed to share. Well, today I take the leap … Continue reading

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N@50: Traveling while Married

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I have done a lot of solo traveling in my time. I’ve also travelled a lot with girlfriends. I have to say that traveling with a husband or a fiance is quite different. Traveling with a husband is also different … Continue reading

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N@50: Back from the Holidays

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I hope you all had a blessed holiday season, enjoying your family and being thankful for what you have. We spent Christmas with my mother in Atlanta. My cousin and her husband were also there. My mom wanted to prepare … Continue reading

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N@50: I need boundaries!

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When I started doing these Newlywed at 50 posts, I thought I’d end up with some cute stories about my new husband. Instead, I’m gaining a bit of insight into my own quirks. When you’re single, your schedule is pretty … Continue reading

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N@50: Merging Two Homes

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This is the third post in my Newlywed at 50 series. A close friend recommended that my dear hubby (DH) and I find a new home together rather than moving into his place or mine. We took that advice. My … Continue reading

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N@50: Give me my remote!

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This is the second post in my Newlywed at 50 series. The topic is the television and its remote. In the years that I lived alone as an adult, I have always had several televisions. In my last house — … Continue reading

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Newlywed at 50

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I have lived by myself for most of my adult life. There was a period in my early twenties when I lived in a duplex with a group of folks. That time convinced me that I was not meant for … Continue reading

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