Just as in the 20s, women want love and friendship in the 40s ... this stage may be conversation and companionship, plus hand-holding, hugs, and proximity. For their partners, it may help to ...

joy and love, Kalman depicts women as keepers, protectors, dreamers, burden-bearers, and the many other roles they choose or are forced into. Top image: detail from Girl holding doll and book; Above: ...