As time goes by
Subtitle: boomerang marriages, serial spouses, throwback couples, and other romantic adventures in an age of longevity
By: Abigail Trafford
Publisher: Basic Books
Published: 2009
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 275
ISBN-13: 9780465002801; 9780465018635
Subjects: Middle-aged persons; Sexual behavior; Attitudes; Psychology
Description: Examines love and romantic relationships of people in midlife through a review of how traditions have changed and the vitality of those over fifty has improved with increased life longevity, resulting in a higher demand for romantic satisfaction in lateryears.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 259-263) and index.
Table of contents: title: Arc of loveo; title: TURMOIL: The big churn; title: Retired spouse syndrome; title: In sickness and health; title: Sexy beasts; title: SURPRISE: Circus act; title: Breaking up; title: Romantic adventures; title: New normal; title: TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION: Sticking together; title: Boomerang couples; title: Throwback romance; title: Serial spouses; title: The circle.