Being married isn’t easy. That’s probably why you’re reading this article! I get it. I can say firsthand, as someone whose marriage could not survive our marital issues, that being married is really hard, and that there are issues in every marr...
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Does Tracking A Spouse’s Phone Imply Lack Of Trust?
I recently began tracking my kids' phones and it got me thinking, if I was married, how would I feel about tracking my husband's phone? One one hand, tracking a spouse's phone would probably give a person peace of mind. On the other hand, it could cr...
Advice For Those With A Controlling Spouse
A recent flight home, where this woman seated in the window seat refused to open the shade, got me thinking about control in relationships, specifically, a controlling spouse. Here is my Love Essentially column, published in the Chicago Tribune Pione...
Tough Call! Should This Divorced Woman Choose Her Ex Or Her New Boyfriend?
I’m going to give you the story in a nutshell. A divorced woman has been officially divorced for a little over a year after a 20 year marriage. They had some financial and other issues and he refused to go to counseling. She said he is a good dad, ...
Can Cougar Relationships Last Through Old Age?
I’d have to say most divorced women I know have experienced one or more cougar relationships, or if they haven’t, they want to. I myself had a relationship with a man who was 13 years younger than me when I was a newly divorced woman several year...