Finding love in later life can be a joyous, often unexpected surprise, but when the excitement of being swept off your feet subsides, there are often other practicalities to consider. Unlike meeting a

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COME on, Jo. You haven’t been out with us for ages,” Gemma chided me, when she phoned. “It’s not good for you sitting about in that poky flat all on your own.” “I’m not on my own. I have Simon,” I cor

I was grieving when a face from the past appeared. But was it too late for me to find happiness again?

Despite being happily married, I went on a mission to be wooed – and found it surprisingly easy.

SARAH DITUM