Today we have a post from Stephanie Florence, 40:20 Vision’s contributing / Millennial editor, reflecting on her role in recent weddings. ~ I’ve reached that age when my mailbox is filled with save the date postcards and wedding invitations. I can’t scroll through my Facebook NewsFeed without seeing bling on a gal’s left hand or […] Read more…
Archive of ‘Relationships’ category
Guilty, beyond a shadow of a doubt
I remember reading a study a few years back that asserted the age at which women reported being happiest in their lives was 33. I remember thinking “GREAT!” I have something to look forward to. Fast forward a few years and at 33, I have never been happier in my life, it’s true. A mid […] Read more…
You Can Choose to Celebrate The Work Of Relationships
I’m interested in the HBO documentary airing Monday night. Filmmaker Doug Block started doing wedding videos on the side to make money and now, 112 wedding later, he has revisited the couples to see what marriage looks like on the other side of I do. It’s classic 40:20 vision. I hate to be the one always […] Read more…
What I Wish I Knew About Love
Today we have a guest post from Evelyn Lauer on her lessons from looking back at love. ~ I spent most of my 20s obsessing about love. When will I meet him? When will I find true love? Why isn’t he calling me? Why am I alone? Where is he? Who is he? Am I […] Read more…
40-something Do’s and Don’ts – What 20 Years Taught Me
Today’s post shares reflections on life and career — what;s wrong about being right and more. ~ Don’t hide behind your fears. I have learned that usually when relationships – work or personal – get stuck it’s often because someone is letting their insecurities get in the way of moving forward and finding a solution. If something doesn’t […] Read more…
Hungry for Truth: Why Identification Is the First Step
For years I searched for an answer. I read books, traveled, studied, went on hundreds of coffee dates, and heck, I scoured the Internet for hours. I was THIRSTY for something. I was HUNGRY for truth. My truth. And yet, it felt ephemeral and distant. In all of my reading, a particular mantra kept popping […] Read more…
How Much Family Is Too Much Family?
Dear 40-somethings, I’ve been together with my boyfriend for about half a year now, and we’re definitely in love. The only thing I can’t seem to get used to is just how close he is to his family. It’s completely naturally for him to schedule his entire weekend with family activities. Obviously I’m always […] Read more…
Why We’re Still Single? Because Ambition and Pizza Exist
Today we have a post from Stephanie Florence, 40:20 Vision’s contributing / Millennial editor, reflecting on a recent Town Hall-style event in New York City about dating. ~ I attended a panel on dating last week centered on one question: Why is everyone still single? My photo may lead to an obvious answer… Joking aside, I went […] Read more…