But then, at 60, my husband announced he wanted to have a child with a younger woman. When I was younger, I’d agonized about how I’d age. Who knew which way I’d go or what I’d discover? AdvertisementDespite the visible reminders of old age, strangers say hi and smile at me. I could choose to believe I control the world ― or should ― and always be upset when things don’t go the way I’d planned.

Source: Huffington Post December 15, 2025 00:28 UTC