Yesterday could possibly have been one of the most stressful days of my entire life (as it pertains to work). I was seriously exhausted from all of the anxiety I felt all day long, trying to fix a serious computer glitch that was really hurting my bu...

Those considering second marriage might benefit from reading my Love Essentially column, published in the Chicago Tribune Pioneer Press. When it comes to the actual wedding, there are big differences from a first wedding. Here are my thoughts on a re...

For the past four and a half years, I’ve offered divorce advice by writing blog posts on my website, Divorced Girl Smiling. The experience has been beyond fulfilling, as I feel I am helping so many men and women who are thinking about divorce, goin...

Alcoholism is almost always a huge relationship issue. Some people choose to stay with a spouse with an addiction, and some choose to divorce. In Mark Suppelsa's case, he and his wife, Candus managed to stay together. He said the journey isn't easy, ...

If you are missing the kids when they're with the ex, you are not alone. It is an empty, sad, lonely and scary feeling for most newly separated men and women. Fortunately, I do think being apart from the kids gets much easier over time, and single pa...