tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-969783509065962001.post6243759912995861157..comments2024-01-21T05:12:06.736-05:00Comments on Boomer Consumer :: The Blog: More than Roommates, Less than LoversMatt Thornhill & John Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05245061646740080784noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-969783509065962001.post-22224188970643308632008-10-10T13:31:00.001-04:002008-10-10T13:31:00.001-04:00Rita, Forgive me for being less than clear. It see...Rita, Forgive me for being less than clear. It seems to be a cultural stereotype that Boomer widows and divorces sit alone in their houses, pining for company. But I certainly didn't mean to imply that the stereotype was valid. The single, 50-something women I know have a great time!James A. Baconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15014348625081004121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-969783509065962001.post-23093298469066221742008-10-10T13:15:00.000-04:002008-10-10T13:15:00.000-04:00Allison, Thanks for getting in touch. Obviously, t...Allison, Thanks for getting in touch. Obviously, the co-housing trend is even bigger than we thought. We'll start tracking your blog.James A. Baconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15014348625081004121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-969783509065962001.post-21025065548686141732008-10-10T02:52:00.000-04:002008-10-10T02:52:00.000-04:00I think you are out of touch with single boomer wo...I think you are out of touch with single boomer women. Your description of the poor, lonely woman who sits by herself all the time mournfully because she doesn't have a partner and waiting for her children to visit isn't correct.<BR/><BR/>I know many single boomer women who are quite happy. If you're reading boomer blogs, I'm sure you've seen the dozens of ways boomer women are thinking of to connect with each other.<BR/><BR/>I write a boomer consumer blog called The Survive and Thrive Boomer Guide at http://boomersurvive-thriveguide.typepad.com.<BR/><BR/>RitaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-969783509065962001.post-46323085344871187792008-10-08T11:34:00.000-04:002008-10-08T11:34:00.000-04:00I have a website for women in midlife called Women...I have a website for women in midlife called WomenBloom (http://www.womenbloom.com) and I have published several articles and blog posts on cohousing.<BR/><BR/>Let's face it, for all the reasons you mention, it makes absolute sense. And not just for financial reasons although that is a biggie. Your two women are a perfect example of good friends pooling resources and mutual support to make their life more fulfilling. <BR/><BR/>I think after 9/11 friends and family became much more important to us. And now, with the economy in shambles and the uncertain future, I only see this trend increasing.<BR/><BR/>I moved in with a woman friend over a year ago after living by myself for 11 years (I'm widowed). It has been great, some privcy things to adjust to, but I'm sold on the idea.<BR/><BR/>Here is a link to WomenBloom's most recent article on the subject:<BR/><BR/>(http://womenbloom.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=225&Itemid=64)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com