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Relationships in later life

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Strong relationships can contribute to your health and wellbeing and, in later life, partners, family and friends can be an important source of support. All relationships come under pressure at times and, sadly, things can go wrong. Whether you're thinking of ending a relationship or starting a new one, there is help available if you need it. 

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Being a grandparent

Tips for new grandparents and advice on common challenges

Coping with a changing relationship

How to deal with pressures such as retirement and ill health

Dating

How to get back into dating in later life

Ending a relationship

Separation, divorce and dissolving a civil partnership

Family estrangement

How to cope when family relationships break down

New partners and marrying again

Financial, legal and practical considerations

Sex in later life

Enjoying sex as you get older

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