The Girlfriend - Digital Newsletter For Gen X Women

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Lifestyle

The 5 Wardrobe Essentials Every Woman Over 40 Needs To Have In Her Closet

And where you can buy them!!

By Danielle Braff

May 4, 2021

THIS WEEK

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Relationships

The Moment I Finally Learned To Stop Comparing My Marriage With Anyone Else’s

By Jodie Utter

, May 4, 2021

I came to understand it’s OK when I’m anxious about my relationship at the same moment someone else is living their best life.

4 Min Read

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Lifestyle

Super Fun Wine Cork Crafts You Can Easily DIY At Home

By Karen Wytmans

, May 4, 2021

See? All that drinking wasn’t for nothing!

3 Min Read

Lifestyle

These 3 Body Parts Are The First Tells When It Comes To Your Age

By Michelle Rostamian

, May 4, 2021

But there are ways to make them look more youthful.

2 Min Read

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Certain Types Of Cancer Can Be Detected Early

May 4, 2021

Although COVID-19 put some cancer screenings on hold, getting back to regular screening is important.

4 Min Read

SPOTLIGHT

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Relationships

Bossing My Husband From Beyond The Grave

Guiding your spouse through a life without you.

4 Min Read

Popular

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Relationships

The Moment I Decided To Leave My Girlfriend Zoom Hangouts For Good

By Catherine Hiller

, April 20, 2021

The fatigue I'm feeling is real. And it all seems so artificial!

3 Min Read

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Health

Hunched Over Your Computer All Day?

By Danielle Braff

, March 9, 2021

Here are the posture correctors that should make a difference.

2 Min Read

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Relationships

The Most Dangerous Thing You Can Do In A Marriage

By Shelley Emling

, August 8, 2017

What should you do after the thrill is gone?

2 Min Read

Because everyone needs a Girlfriend™

Health

24 Thoughts We All Have At The Gynecologist’s Office

Whatever you do: Don’t. Fart.

By Christine Burke

#RELATIONSHIPS

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Relationships

The Single Most Important Thing A True Friend Can Do

By Shelley Emling

, October 3, 2017

It binds you together like nothing else.

3 Min Read

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Relationships

I Was A Victim Of 'Love Bombing.' Never Again.

By Lisa Condie

, March 13, 2018

What makes this particular behavior difficult to identify, initially, is that all new romance is exciting — full of butterflies and potential.

4 Min Read

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Relationships

The One Fight You Should Never Have With Your Spouse

By Kristen Mae

, October 13, 2020

It can be the canary in the coal mine, letting you know that you have a larger, underlying issue that needs to be addressed.

3 Min Read

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Lifestyle

Why We Should Throw Showers For Singles

By Mandy Hale

, July 26, 2019

Where is the party to celebrate ME?

4 Min Read

#SOCIAL

What's the main thing you use social media for?

41%

To see friends' photos

17%

Interior design ideas and recipes

24%

Funny memes

17%

To keep up with the news

Good Advice from a Good Friend

I’m a chocoholic and there’s nothing I’m going to do about it.

Ann Curry