Writing about "girlie stuff." Helping older singles through the dating maze for 23 years Tom's partner Greta--writing about "Girlie Stuff" One of the requirements of being a columnist is having a thick skin. When you write about a topic that can be controversial and touches people personally—such as dating and relationships after age 50--you have to be prepared for responses you might not like, and don’t agree with. But, you need to be impartial and whenever possible, present