Kristen Houghton

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Holidays and family Gatherings – Recipe for Disaster!

Get ready! They’re (almost) here!  I’m talking about the holiday season. They’re coming around again soon. Remember the happy, fun, jolly times from years past?...

The Friendship Marriage – Older and Wiser

Would you believe that not all married couples you see are in crazy, “I-can’t-live-without-you” love?  Some are—most are not. The reasons for getting married are...

Why Older American Women Are Getting a Divorce and Why It’s Perfectly Okay

At the end of my seminar on relationships, the woman who had organized the workshops approached me. After telling me how much she had enjoyed...

The Truth About Why Women Are so Good at Running a Business

You know the old joke that says that if a man is driving and is lost in unfamiliar territory he will never ask for directions,...

Happiness is Loving Your Body – Imperfections and All

While some people rely on roadmaps or a GPS system I rely on landmarks to get me where I’m going. It’s always been like that...

How Big Pharma Uses Fear in Their Age-Related Ads

“Fear Marketing is an interesting emotion, which affects the thought process and reaction of individuals. Therefore, fear can be used as a unique marketing tool...

My Nose and I

Get out the sunscreen! Know the signs of skin cancer and get checked. Remember, skin cancer, when caught early, is highly curable. You don’t have...

Life’s an Adventure – Live It Well

Okay everyone, it’s that time of year again. No, I’m not talking about some made-up Hallmark holiday here, nope, not at all. I’m talking about...

Want to Lead a Happier, Healthier, Longer Life? Get a Pet

Looking to live a good, happy, healthy long life? Need to lose weight or maintain it? Having a furry friend in your life can help...

Divorce and the Dating Game

When you’re part of a long-term couple you never think about the dreaded “D” word; divorce. But with one out of five marriages of couples...