"There's no sex at 70, and especially for widows," the new widow complained. "It's a couples' world."

"Well," I answered, "it's a couples' world if you're willing to leave it to them--before you actually leave it."

But I know what she means. It seems that most people around you are marching "two by two" as you also did until now. But take a closer look. They're not the seniors. It's not a couples world after 70. As we age, we see more and more women appearing alone at senior center gatherings, family parties and neighborhood events,

If they're smart and still glad to be alive, they'll take a drink and mingle happily with  men, women and the  couples.

Because guess what? Those who are in couples now, won't be forever.

So think twice about whether you really want to be in another "couple." Each year a "partner" requires more care--or worse. Perhaps it's best to get yourself to the party with a GPS, a taxi, or another unattached party goer--and when you arrive, you're free to mingle and chat with everyone.
 
Try that for Happy holidays.