A lot of 20-something women today who are in relationships do wait to get married. Perhaps living together or deciding not to get married at all. But they do have questions about how to transition to coupledom. Everything from when to start sending wedding gifts as a couple to […] Read more…
Posts Tagged ‘40-something’
There Are Many Ways of Mothering
“Just like there are many ways of being a woman and there are many ways of raising a happy person. “ I recently read this quote from an interview I did with a 40-something woman. She was from South America, moved here in her twenties and built a successful career in architecture. I always find […] Read more…
Three Gifts for A 20-Something (105)
Herewith, three “gifts” one 40-something would give a 20-something as their “Forty-Godmother”. What are yours? 1. The ability to teach people how to treat you. It’s how you treat yourself. You have to value and honor yourself or no one else is going do it. 2. Time and space to grow. I think you know […] Read more…
20-Somethings Want to Know: Is A Fight Still A Fight After I Do?
Okay so we’ve gotten over the fairy tale that everything is perfect after the wedding…but what to expect? One 20-something who wrote in wants to know if fights are different after the commitment. The big difference about being married is that when you have a fight, you can’t just say forget this. I’m outta here. […] Read more…
Flash Friday: Women Who Inspire…from the 20 and 40-Something Perspective
Today is Flash Friday – when 40:20 Vision tackles an issue from both the 40-something and 20-something perspective. Joining me on this mission is Molly Ford of Smart Pretty and Awkward. Today’s topic is gender images: What portrayals of women in media are inspiring, and what are not? Who are your media role models, and why? I […] Read more…
Flash Friday: What’s Your Risk Quotient?
Today is Flash Friday – when 40:20 Vision tackles an issue from both the 40-something and 20-something perspective. Joining me on this mission is Molly Ford of Smart Pretty and Awkward. Today’s topic is risk: What kind of risk (financial, emotional, physical) are you willing to take at 20 vs. 40 and how does the tolerance […] Read more…
20-Somethings Want to Know: What Do You Miss From Your Twenties?
Dear 40-somethings: Sometimes, I can’t wait to be established in my life and career, but I don’t want to wish away this time in my life. Is there anything you miss about being twenty-something? If you are a 40-something reader and want to share your wisdom, I would love to hear your input on […] Read more…
Hey 40-somethings: give us your best Valentine’s Day story
20-somethings want to know…what is the 40:20 on Valentine’s Day? If you are a 40-something reader and want to share your wisdom, I would love to hear your input on any of the following. Answers are shared on an anonymous basis only! What was the best valentines day gift / date you ever gave/had or […] Read more…