Midlife relationships and connection evolve slowly over time. Friendships shift, family dynamics change, and dating (if you’re in that world) is a whole new adventure. But one thing stays the same: we all crave real, meaningful connections.
This space is all about navigating relationships in midlife – whether that’s deepening friendships, strengthening family bonds, setting boundaries, or finding love (or just learning to love yourself a little more). Because connection isn’t just about others – it’s also about reconnecting with who you are.
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Midlife relationships may look different, but they can also be richer, deeper, and more fulfilling than ever. Let’s navigate them together.
Em x
![March yoga update: not much stretching, but plenty of intention. It’s fair to say the mat was just a very fancy floor decoration. The main pose I practised was very advanced, I call it “lying flat on the floor wondering where the month went.”
Have you heard of that one?
#yogafail
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[Image carousel description: Slide 1: A woman sits on the beach in lotus position facing the waves. She is mostly out of frame, but we can see her right leg, arm and hand. The waves are in the background. Text overlay reads: “Trying to start my yoga habit (it’s not going well)”. Slide 2: Plain dusty blue background. Thumbs up emoji above text reading: “Packed my yoga mat for a work trip”. Thumbs down emoji above text reading: “Didn’t even unroll it.” Thinking emoji above text reading: “Still counts as effort, right?” Slide 3: Plain grey background. Text overlay reads: “Tell me I’m not alone. My yoga looks more like a nap with ambition. But I’m still showing up - sleepy, stiff, and (not so) slightly sarcastic.” Slide 4: Plain blue background. Text overlay reads: “A self-care shift. Falling off the wagon doesn’t mean I’ve failed. It just means ... I’m human. And maybe I’ve got a lot going on at the moment.” Slide 5: Plain brown background. Text overlay reads: “A small step for today. Sit on my mat. Yep, that’s it. No poses, no pressure. Just … sit. For one minute.”]](https://scontent-lax3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/489147788_17871364461337197_1305992958608389793_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=nd02RAyyo4wQ7kNvwEnt6Ys&_nc_oc=AdmWiTkh8215yJAhXksekuhifauSSht8MAKSpMWYsA_ldaVHyGHR3MmHSuu1JE39xRc&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=IMhGL0FF-Ys3WKMw4wakLw&oh=00_AfH5YW_8NqwqIQXz9eBn05hNYvtvZsrg460T-G2CdfE9Ug&oe=67FAAB2E)
![Before the week sweeps you away, ask yourself: "What do I actually need this week?" More rest? More connection? A break from my phone? Listen to yourself before the noise takes over.
#SelfCareSunday
[Image carousel descriptions: Slide 1: A train track winds around a bend with trees in the background. Text overlay reads: "Check in with yourself". Slide 2: Plain brown background. Header reads: "The self-care shift". Below, text reads: "Before the week sweeps you away, ask yourself: What do I actually need? More rest? More joy? Less screen time? Fewer obligations?" Slide 3: Plain dark taupe background. Header reads: "A small step for today." Below, text reads: "Listen to yourself. Then act on it. What’s one thing you’ll prioritise this week?"]](https://scontent-lax3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/488511058_17871239802337197_3356458873590706011_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=BMztM65pxdAQ7kNvwGL4L_j&_nc_oc=Adnx-baNhfbcWVSNqbj0aRdp1UAYsGKWMKmMdMElb0-l6tsMjbFBBjLMHYAbx3q_Gi4&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=IMhGL0FF-Ys3WKMw4wakLw&oh=00_AfEbZQZuCVLXO2Qp0MvppqGGLz_CwvJMCCSmXR3cKxmGXg&oe=67FA7F41)
![The richest people aren’t the ones with the most stuff - they’re the ones who need the least.
The less we rely on things for happiness, the more freedom we have. #StoicSaturday
👇 What’s something simple that makes you feel truly rich?
[Image carousel descriptions: Slide 1: A white mug with a spoon resting inside, placed on a plush, beige blanket. In the blurred background is a softly lit room with dark curtains and warm tones. Text overlay reads: “Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants.” At the bottom, on a semi-transparent dark band, it’s attributed to:
Epictetus. Slide 2: A plain light taupe background. Text heading reads: "A Stoic take on wealth". Beneath that, in a clear sans-serif font, it says: "We’re told that success = more. More money, more stuff, more everything. But the Stoics saw true wealth differently. It’s not about what you own but what you can live without. The less you depend on things for happiness, the richer you actually are." Slide 3: A plain darker taupe background. Text heading reads: "Something to think about:". Below this, in clean sans-serif font, are three reflective questions in white text: "What’s one thing you once needed that now feels unimportant? How much of what you chase is actually about status vs. genuine joy? What would life feel like if you let go of just one unnecessary want?"]](https://scontent-lax3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/489299652_17871137268337197_3692833694527533345_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=OXGGYpcNYYMQ7kNvwGkbfAF&_nc_oc=AdkSmMPiYVNPFZir4IQ4PD7ewii2ABEvHy2B8VS4dZVjtboGtvh7bIO81EEbWE1PC6Q&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=IMhGL0FF-Ys3WKMw4wakLw&oh=00_AfETXEFMD09zhyuF7dCooOiOBxfoyIPzk7jAssZvB4XrJA&oe=67FA9F3D)
![Ever feel like your creative spark has been buried under work, routines, and responsibilities? Creativity in midlife isn’t just possible - it’s powerful. ✨
Swipe for a little inspiration to reignite your creative side!
Read the full post in the link in the bio.
#CreativityInMidlife
[Image carousel descriptions: Slide 1: A woman paints tiny watercolour plants on circles of paper, using mostly green paint. Image text reads: Come out and play ... it's never too late to create. Slide 2: Plain background. Image text reads: Creativity is good for your brain. List reads: Reduces stress, improves memory and focus, creates feel-good flow moments. Slide 3: Plain background. Image text reads: Creativity is good for your soul. List reads: Helps you reconnect with yourself, adds more joy and self-expression, builds confidence and resilience. Slide 4: Plain background. Image text reads: Not sure where to start? List reads: Revisit childhood passions, experiment with a new hobby, give yourself permission to create - messy and imperfect.]](https://scontent-lax3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/488394288_17870879670337197_6295335201412126795_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=OT1_Os91gogQ7kNvwG1fXP-&_nc_oc=AdmHITqobXxGIIlQdfPmZwHd38bcEbcZO8z9fnH7RXYoxcxH9ndRO1Fea1R5E8-ule0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=IMhGL0FF-Ys3WKMw4wakLw&oh=00_AfF53H7_3WRN6kMVea3GbMc3L5b5mv3k6FweOlBHGxEurQ&oe=67FAA0E7)
