What does a happy marriage look like in your 50s? That’s the question that Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten, a clinical psychologist in private practice and founder of DrPsychMom, candidly answered.
As Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten explained on the site YourTangothe “honeymoon phase” does not last a lifetime. In particular, it must be taken into account that the age “is a variable in terms of state of mind, physical strength and emotionality”. If the media, television and cinema are more interested in love among young people, a happy marriage in their fifties will certainly not be at the center of a plot of a film or series. Seeing young, happily married couples on screen therefore gives people strong ideas about the vision of love.
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As couples age, most people focus more on raising their children, their careers, their friendship, and their involvement in the community, rather than focusing on their romantic relationship. .
Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten: Her vision of a happy marriage in your 50s
Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten explained that couples who have been married more than 50 years tend to view life more differently and prioritize everything that’s important to them. Age also has a huge impact on sexual performance, capacity and desire. The frequency of sex decreases for couples with each decade of their lives.
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For the clinical psychologist, the happiest couples tend “to have a shared project, similar values and like to grow together”. Working as a couple, whether on a business or a shared project, can help couples stay connected. The areas of disagreement may be over their careers, specifically the ideal time to retire, or their children.
What does marriage after 50 look like?
Marriage at the start of adult life does not have the same objectives as in middle age. As psychologist Sébastien Garnero explained, “after the age of 50, marriage is often part of a relaunch of one’s life, with different motivations linked to maturity and the existential crossroads of middle age”.
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Older people in particular have already established assets, which allows them to focus more on celebrating their love and creating a future together.
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