Modern Love Finding the Magic, Just in Time (Encore)
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Dec 3, 2025 Clare Corey, an author and cancer survivor, shares her heartfelt journey of late-life romance and resilience. She reflects on childhood dreams of love, early heartbreak, and how her priorities shifted towards a fulfilling life after 50. Clare recounts the unexpected rekindling of her relationship with Don amidst her cancer diagnosis, emphasizing everyday intimacy and the joy of living in the moment. Their love story culminates in marriage, showcasing how romance can bloom even in life's toughest times.
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Youthful Dreams And A Broken Engagement
- Clare Corey describes youthful farm-daydreams of romance and a near-marriage that collapsed at the altar.
- She later met Don at a training and felt an immediate deep connection that felt like the right person.
A Lost Romance Before The Internet
- Clare recounts a passionate but short romance with Don that ended due to travel and poor communication before email eras.
- She describes writing hurt letters and feeling deeply depressed after it ended.
Letting Go Brought Unexpected Freedom
- Clare realized she wasn't missing much and found contentment in career, family, and small pleasures.
- Letting go of romantic pursuit felt liberating despite emotional claw marks from past hopes.