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Who do you find particularly interesting in the 50plus-Club? Whose blog posts do you enjoy reading? Whose gallery photos do you keep coming back to?That's what Favorites are all about — and now you can keep up with them more easily than ever. Discover What's New from Your FavoritesStarting today, you'll find a new section on your logged-in homepage: "What's New from My Favorites".At a glance, you can see what your favorite members have recently posted, shared or created — without having to visit each profile individually.You'll see updates wh... more ...

Compliments seem to be disappearing from everyday life. Many people hesitate to say something nice because they're worried it might be taken the wrong way. Our relationship expert Dr. Stefan Woinoff explains why this matters and why a simple compliment can make a big difference. The Vanishing Compliment A friendly glance. A kind word. A quick "you look great today." For a long time, these were just normal parts of daily life — at work, in cafés, on the street. A simple compliment could make someone's whole day better.But that's changing. More and mo... more ...

You know that feeling? There's this colleague. Not particularly striking, not the type you'd turn around for on the street. Average height, average looks, always somehow a little rumpled. And then he opens his mouth – and suddenly he's the most interesting person in the room. He says something that stays with you for three days. He asks a question that makes you think: he really thought about that. And at some point, almost imperceptibly, you find him attractive.Or the opposite: the woman from a first date, met through a dating site. Really pretty, perfectly styled, at first ... more ...

After a breakup, divorce, or the loss of a partner, many people later in life decide to give love another chance. Yet at a stage in life when emotional peace and genuine connection often become especially important, many people over 50 or 60 notice a troubling pattern. Despite all their life experience, they seem to keep ending up with the same types of “problematic” partners.Unbalanced relationships, emotionally unavailable people, dominant or overly controlling personalities, unstable or noncommittal partners. Certain relationship patterns seem to repeat themselves again and agai... more ...

Despite decades of friendship, Sabine feels nervous before meeting Marianne. She tries to be as careful as possible—anything to avoid triggering conflict. Relationship expert Stefan Woinoff explains the dynamics behind exhausting relationships.My name is Sabine, and I’m 62 years old when I first notice that I feel nervous before meeting Marianne. Not excited, not happy—nervous. We’ve known each other for almost thirty years. We’ve raised children, survived separations, shared difficult times. For a long time, she was a constant in my life, someone I felt safe with... more ...

When dating after 50, expectations are usually clear: a pleasant conversation, mutual interest, and a realistic impression of the other person. The choice of activity can help create a relaxed atmosphere. The following 50 date ideas are grouped by typical situations and preferences. Classic Date IdeasThese options are simple and allow for easy conversation:Coffee dateWalk in the parkDinner togetherGoing out for ice creamBreakfast dateWine barPicnicWalk by the waterVisiting a farmers’ marketCooking togetherThese formats are especially suitable for a first date, as they involve minima... more ...

It's a little crazy! Back in the day, you simply looked for the person you wanted to spend your life with. Today, every feeling needs a label, every preference a category, and ideally its own flag. But sometimes, behind a complicated term hides a simple, timeless truth.You were either in love or you were not. Today, every feeling needs a category, every preference a label, and ideally its own flag. Sapiosexual, graysexual, polysexual, demisexual – anyone scrolling through dating apps these days could use an updated glossary. Somewhere between the twelfth and thirteenth term, you cann... more ...

She loves too much, hopes too long, stays too often – and only understands at 55 why her love life feels like an endless loop. Case Study: "Anna's Story" I am 55 years old when I allow myself to truly think this thought for the first time.Maybe there is a common thread running through my love life. Maybe it's not a coincidence. I don't say it dramatically – more quietly, almost matter-of-factly: "I don't think I've ever had a truly good relationship."And yet I am not someone who has failed in life. I raised a daughter, built a caree... more ...

Especially young couples who are deeply in love, planning their wedding, and firmly believing that it will last “forever” often ask me: Why do so many people get divorced later in life nowadays?  Changing life perspectives in later years A key societal factor is the increasing life expectancy. While previous generations often began planning their later years at 60 or 65, many people today experience a new sense of life well beyond the age of 50: they are often still healthy, active, financially secure, and feel mentally and physically capable.This so-called &ldq... more ...

Many singles assume they just need to look better, get fitter, or be wittier to find the perfect partner. The truth? Successful dating depends on something much more basic—and it's right under your nose. Forget surface-level changes like new clothes or gym memberships. This is about a deeper shift that builds real, lasting connections instead of short-lived ones. Too many people waste years on shallow fixes, overlooking the simple truth that pulls others in naturally.A solid, loving relationship sits at the top of most New Year's resolutions—it's a core human need. 2026... more ...