Sarah Tolmie

By Sarah Tolmie Reader Question: “After 30 years of marriage, my partner and I cannot get over a betrayal and we are done. We are in our mid–60s. I do …

By Sarah Tolmie Reader Question “My partner is succumbing to some of the clichés of ageing. He can’t hear very well, and we often fight when conversations are broken and …

By Sarah Tolmie Reader Question: “In the last two years both my father and mother have died and soon I will be coming into an inheritance – modest yet sizable …

By Sarah Tolmie Reader Question: “Our family is getting very large and multi–generational. We are now great grandparents. We’ve been buying Christmas presents for many, many, years now. Not only …

By Sarah Tolmie Reader Question: “Our adult children (they are in their mid–20’s) still live with us. We are entering our 60’s and looking to downsize and change things up …

By Sarah Tolmie Reader Question“I think my husband is having a classic ‘mid–life crisis’. He is unhappy in his work. Looking at distractions. Taking up cycling even! I am just …

Reader Question:“In a couple of months’ time I will be retiring from working life. Other than a holiday to mark the transition the month after I finish, and later plans …

Reader Question: “I’ve been to four funerals in the last 3 months. All good friends in my age group which is around or over 65 years old. It’s too much. …

Reader Question: “As we head into 2022, I am not feeling my usual excitement for another year. Just because this last horrible one has ended, doesn’t clear the slate. Will …

By Sarah Tolmie Reader Question:“My dog died. He was my constant companion these last 17 years on my own. I have had many griefs in my life. I lost my …