A new take on the old back-up plan
This week on Women at Forty we’ll discuss all things Back-up Plan – the movie, single motherhood, the elusive “one” and more. Today we’re talking about a new take on the old back-up plan…
Beyond the ‘Cougar’ label: Confessions of a non-cougar
April 22, 2010 by editor
Filed under Marriage, On Relationships
These days a cougar is described as an older woman who frequents clubs in order to score (their word, not ours) with a much younger man. Sounds pretty predatory doesn’t it? Well, there are many women who happen to be in relationships with younger men who take issue with the term and being labeled by it.
“I’ll be 40 soon and never been in a relationship”: A reader’s story
April 14, 2010 by editor
Filed under On Life, On Relationships
Thus begins one of the most heartfelt comments we’ve ever received on the site. It was made in response to our Relationship 2.0: Love, fear and everything in between post, and it struck a chord with us as I’m sure it will with you.
Relationship 2.0 buzz – On dating, sexiness and motherhood
April 13, 2010 by editor
Filed under Divorce, Marriage, Motherhood, On Relationships, Single
We’ve rounded up a few of the comments from the website and Facebook, and here’s what women at forty are saying, and asking, about dating, sexiness and motherhood…
Relationship 2.0 – Love, fear and everything in between
April 12, 2010 by editor
Filed under On Relationships, Single
Prior to the start of our relationship series we asked the question, “what is your biggest personal fear?” The majority of women responding said ‘being alone’ was their biggest fear. So we thought we’d kick off week two of our relationship series by digging deeper into those results.




