I Love You Means Always Having to Say “I’m Sorry”

Posted on October 2, 2025 by Louise Gallagher

Month 2 of my year-long A Love Poem a Day project begins!

Yesterday, while walking the shore, I got stuck on that famous Hollywood line from Love Story: “I love you means never having to say you’re sorry.”

It’s a beautiful romantic myth. It’s also not true.

This week’s post is a deep dive into why that cliché is so dangerous, and why saying “I’m sorry” is actually one of the strongest commitments you can make in love.

Read the full poem and article HERE

I invite you to Join the Adventure!

Share your thoughts on the post. What do you think? Is apologizing a sign of weakness or strength?
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It’s only Month 2, and this adventure is just getting started.

Old Friend

Posted on December 6, 2024 by Louise Gallagher

Old Friend
by Louise Gallagher

Hello, old friend. 
I see you
your shadow hunched
dark and brooding
in the mists of doubt
that crowd my mind
when I dare to step
beyond the comfort of these walls
we’ve built together
believing, they will hold me safe
from living
free
from doubt.

I sense you
my friend
lurking
withered arms outstretched
waiting
to catch me
leaning out
beyond the edges
of this uncomfortable box
I inhabit
because I hold tight
to the fear
of stretching beyond
the things I’ve always done
so that I can stay 
close to you.

I feel you 
old friend
fighting
to keep me safe
when safety is not what I need
to live 
fearlessly 
beyond this cage I’ve built
trapping me
in believing 
here
is where comfort lies.

The truth lies,
my friend,
in believing
I am alone
when I plunge 
heart first
into the unknown
because, 
the truth 
is always felt 
in your hands
on my back
ready to lift me up
when I dare 
to let go of doubt
and fly free.

Who Says 60 is the New Retirement? Not Me!

Posted on May 24, 2024 by Louise Gallagher

Who Says 60 or 65 or 70+ is the New Retirement? Not Me! 💥

Forget about “golden years” and endless retirement parties! Did you know the top reasons people over 60 are staying in the game are all about doing work they LOVE and having the freedom to call their own shots? 💼✨

Yeah, that’s right! We’re not slowing down, we’re just getting started. Who wants to sit on the sidelines when there’s so much more to experience, learn, create and contribute? 🚀

Two months before I turned 70, I left the ‘formal’ workplace to cheers of “Enjoy your retirement!” But here’s the thing: retirement wasn’t for me. I craved adventure, new challenges, and the chance to make a real difference doing something that excites and energizes me.

That’s why I created the Radiant Bold Aging Masterclass: 3 Transformative Practices to Ignite Passion & Joy in Your Life Everyday! It’s all about rewriting the rules of aging and designing a life that lights you up. ✨

Are you ready to:

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If you’re nodding along, then this masterclass is for YOU. Let’s redefine what it means to age boldly and joyfully! 🔥