#007 - Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be married for more than 50 years, become a widow, then have the courage to put yourself out there and find love again? 

Well today is a very special day because I get to introduce you to Steve and Marie. A new couple who found love after loss in their late 70s. In today’s episode Steve and Marie share their love story and open up about their journey from grieving to finding love again. 

Here’s a look inside my interview with Steve and Marie:

• [03:52] After meeting Marie at the Elk's Club, 3 years earlier, Steve got the courage to ask Marie out for a cup of coffee. Their love story starts here. 
• [06:15] Steve and Marie share the reactions of friends and family when they learned of Steve and Marie's romance.
• [07:43] Mature love is different from young love; Steve and Marie share what it's like to find love at this stage of life. 
• [09:21] Each widowed after 50 or more years of marriage, Steve and Marie open up about how they knew they were ready to find love again. 
• [14:20] Steve has never written love letters before, all this changed when he met Marie. Steve reads a love letter he wrote for Marie. 
• [19:24] Steve and Marie reveal how their grieving process prepared them for a new relationship. 
• [24:49] Steve gives advice to other older adults who may be on the fence about taking the first step to finding love again. 
• [28:12] Steve surprises Marie with a love letter he wrote the morning of the interview and reads it live. 

By the end of this episode, you'll feel hopeful about the future, have tools for rebuilding your life (and love) after loss, and have the courage to take the first step.

Check out the show notes here!

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