Romance in Your Golden Years: Companionship and Intimacy

In heartfelt stories from candid interviews with real people you will meet couples who steal kisses in elevators, who fall in love after knowing each other for years, couples who met on match.com. They may marry or be a Living Apart Together couple. They figure out how sex fits in and negotiate new mores of conduct appropriate to their age. They make decisions about where to live when they can no longer do everything for themselves. No one is too old to fall in love. It could happen to you or someone you care about, and Dr. Sawyer is opening the door for you.

Reviews

“In this remarkable book, Dr. Sawyer explores the rich tapestry of love in later life, sharing the wisdom gained from couples’ diverse journeys-including both the joys and challenges. With heartfelt stories, it beautifully explores the importance of adaptability as we age, learning to embrace change and growth with a new partner. A profound reminder that love, in all its forms, continues to shape us at every stage of life.”
— Sheri Peifer, MSG, President and Chief Executive Officer of Eskaton, which is a large non-profit provider of quality aging services in Northern California, resident and home-based, for over 55 years

“It is never too late to fall in love! In Dr. Sawyer’s insightful interviews with couples from 70’s to 90’s who are experiencing the thrill of new romance just as sweetly and intensely as in their youth. I was charmed by these stories and heartened that it is never too late to find joy. A long-time couple therapist and acclaimed author, Dr. Sawyer, herself 90 plus and in a relationship, doesn’t shy away from intimate topics, and the observations she makes may surprise you. Whether you are old or young, looking for romance or have found it, you will be charmed by these conversations. I have coached senior writers for many years and will add this book to my teaching repertoire.”
— Linda Holderness, Memoir Writing Coach, Folsom, CA

“My heart was opened while reading the live, intimate interviews with older couples, including the challenge of new love after the loss of a beloved spouse. This optimistic book focuses on the richness and wisdom of our elder years. It inspires us to honor love and opportunities for true connection, whatever our age. I wish my mother could have had this book after my father died. Those last years might not have been so lonely for her.”
—Kit Kirkpatrick, Certified Memoirist and Teacher, Pasadena, California

“WOW! What a book. It is captivating from the first page. Being the Executive Director of the community where Colene lives, I have seen some of these relationships start and flourish. It is a special thing to observe. I was so excited to give Colene a BIG hug the first time I saw her after reading her book. I am honored at the opportunity to endorse this book to anyone that has just a little time to read it. Well worth the time.”
—Tighe Hammam, NHA Executive Director