Real Life in Portugal After 40
A lifestyle blog for women over 40 moving to or living in Portugal, with honest fitness reviews, everyday style, motherhood, food, culture and practical life observations from a Portuguese woman living it.
Back to Swimming: A Little Week in Our Life in Portugal
Felisberta went back to swimming this week. The first lesson gave us a bit more work, but by day two things were already looking very different.
How to Make a Man Regret Losing You: 6 Ways Without Chasing
How to make a man regret losing you without chasing, begging, or playing games. Six powerful shifts that make your absence felt and help you move forward.
The Danish Deception: 10 Mistakes We Make When We Want a Man Too Much
The Danish Deception isn't only about the lies Martin Fredsgaard Andersen allegedly told. Onyeka Ehie's story raises a more uncomfortable question: what happens to our judgment when we want a relationship so badly that we keep finding reasons to stay? Here are 10 mistakes worth talking about.
Feeling Alone in a Relationship After 40: The Quiet Pain Nobody Sees
Feeling alone in a relationship after 40 can be deeply confusing. Emotional distance can affect intimacy, desire, confidence and even the way you see yourself.
Prison Wives: Why Women Fall in Love With Men Behind Bars
Why do some women fall in love with men in prison? A reflection on prison wives, loyalty, stigma, loneliness and what it means to love someone behind bars.
The Real Cost of Being the Other Woman: The Brenay Kennard Case
A North Carolina jury ordered Brenay Kennard to pay $1.75 million after finding her liable for alienation of affection and criminal conversation. Here is what the case says about infidelity, self-worth and the real cost of being the other woman.
Can a Marriage Survive Cheating? What Real Remorse Looks Like
Can a marriage survive cheating? A personal reflection on betrayal, trust, real remorse and what it actually takes to rebuild a relationship after infidelity.
Can Love Exist Without Respect? Why It Hurts So Much After 40
Can love exist without respect? This reflection explores repeated disrespect, self-respect, boundaries, and why love alone is not enough when hurt becomes a pattern.
How to Wash Your Car in Portugal: A Self-Service Car Wash Guide
I tried a self-service car wash at Elefante Azul in the Lisbon area. Here’s how the five wash stages work, what the €8 pre-authorisation means, and why my exterior wash plus vacuum came to €5.50.
Kettlebell Training Review: What This Workout Style Really Feels Like
An honest kettlebell training review based on years of real home workouts, from short circuits and strength sessions to the Steve Cotter training that influenced how I use kettlebells today.
This Month’s
BySuzike Edit #23
The Summer Edit
BySuzike Edit is now a more complete monthly magazine for women over 40.
The August edition brings together movement, easy food, summer style, real life in Portugal and useful resources for enjoying the season at your own pace.
Plus, this month’s Love & Intimacy exclusive: Happy Single. Still Missing Intimacy.