Dear Dixie: My husband told me the love of his life is married to someone else. Do I stay? (Part I)
A reader writes in to ask, "Do I look past my husband pining for his previous wife?" Are you a woman over 40? Submit your questions to Dixie for some no-bullshit advice.
When is middle age and what age is officially old?
The "official" definitions of middle age are all over the map — or at least very open to interpretation, and we’re cool with that.
How to lean into your new looks as you age
After a certain age, it's impossible to maintain the looks of your youth, no matter how many nips or tucks. So, how's a lady supposed to show up?
How to shut down a mansplainer (without even smudging your lipstick)
Any dame worth her salt must know how to wrangle a mansplainer. Here are some proven techniques to stop someone who's bulldozing the conversation.
Why going braless isn’t the same at 60 (and it’s not what you’re thinking)
Nearing 60, columnist Dixie Laite still occasionally goes braless. But, something has changed as she's aged. And, no, it's not her boobs.
Dear Dixie: Is it selfish to let friends go?
A reader writes to advice columnist Dixie, "Is it selfish to let certain friendships fall away?" Are you a woman over 40? Submit your questions to Dixie—she'll respond with kindness and no bullshit in equal measure.
Dear Dixie: Why am I still so self-conscious in my 50s?
A reader writes to advice columnist Dixie, "I'm in my 50s and still self-conscious. Aren't I supposed to be confident by now?" Are you a woman over 40? Submit your questions to Dixie—she'll respond with kindness and no bullshit in
Dear Dixie: How to date a confident man when you’re feeling insecure
A reader writes to advice columnist Dixie, "I'm scared I'm not good enough for him." Are you a woman over 40? Submit your questions to Dixie—she'll respond with kindness and no bullshit in equal measure.
After 50, no one minds your resting bitch face
For most of my life I worked on a neutral face that didn't look mean or unappealing in order to appease the smile bullies. After 50, I've moved into a protected class: females who no longer owe anyone a sweet
Need advice? Send your questions to ‘Dear Dixie Laite’
Looking for advice? If you've read Dixie's Age Against the Machine column, you know she's self-reflective, thoughtful, and tells it like it is. When I asked her "What are the 50s like for you, and what do you want younger women to know
