Magic at Midlife: Your Relationship Roadmap for Romance After 40

Magic at Midlife: Your Relationship Roadmap for Romance After 40 was written by Jennifer Y. Levy-Peck, PhD, a psychologist, and her husband Charles Peck. It offers mature readers practical advice on how to find just the right partner, how to navigate the dating minefield, and how to create a lasting relationship that is healthy and joyous. It was written for people who are considering a long-term, committed relationship or who are interested in understanding and improving their current relationship. Based on Jennifer’s professional experience, Jennifer and Charles’ personal story of midlife love, and stories shared by many other couples, the book helps readers to pinpoint their own values and goals, identify what makes relationships work and what makes them toxic, communicate effectively, problem-solve typical concerns such as reactions of adult children or care of aging parents, and focus on long-lasting love. The book is enhanced by examples drawn from real life, charming illustrations, tools for reflection and communication, and useful resources.

Jennifer Y. Levy-Peck, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and has her own human services firm, Levy-Peck Consulting, LLC. She provides evaluation, training, and technical writing related to victim advocacy and related topics. Jennifer worked as a therapist, focusing on trauma survivors, for more than 30 years. Her practice included couples and family therapy. She earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology at George Washington University in Washington, DC. She has written a book for parents of children who have been sexually abused, and has co-edited and contributed to two volumes on intimate partner sexual violence. Charles Peck is the former co-author (with Jennifer) of the column "Magic at Midlife" in Northwest Prime Time. His professional career has included everything from innovative carpentry to computer network administration. He has also worked as a professional editor. Jennifer and Charles live among the evergreens in Washington State.