From a prolonged pandemic, a rethink of life’s milestones?
Associated PressWedding anniversaries for Elizabeth O’Connor Cole and her husband, Michael, usually involve a dinner reservation for two at a fancy restaurant. “Still, it was probably the most meaningful and fun anniversary we’ve had.” As the pandemic enters its second year, there’s a pent-up longing for the recent past, especially when it comes to life’s milestones. “That’s probably going to have the most lasting impact.” Renee Fry knows the feeling well. “They’re going to say, `I’m going to emerge from this pandemic with a new set of values and I’m going to live my life according to new priorities.’” Last year, Shivaune Field celebrated her 40th birthday on Jan. 11 with a group of friends at a downtown restaurant in Los Angeles, where she lives. “For those wanting to reminisce years later about important events that happened during the pandemic, there will likely be nostalgia mixed with more than a tinge of trauma,” says Wilfred van Gorp, a past president of the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology.
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