01/21/2025

Advice on How to Find Meaning at All Stages of Life from a 100-year-old

Washington Post readers asked a centenarian for advice

We can learn a lot from people who have lived for 100 years. After asking centenarians from around the world to reflect on what it takes to live a healthy and happy life, Washington Post readers had their own questions — in many cases, seeking advice for the phase of life in which they are.

Readers asked: Who helped you when you were younger? Do you recommend getting married? How do I best prepare myself for the second half of my life?

We put these questions and more to Jack Weber, 100. The Navy veteran and retired dentist’s 57-year marriage to his late college sweetheart, Betty, gave him five children, 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Here are highlights from our conversation with Weber on how to find meaning in different phases of life, with his remarks edited for length and clarity.

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