This category contains articles about dating relationships and sex.
Life can be hard. There’s no doubt about it. Everyone has problems every single day–large and small. But too much whining and complaining can make everything worse, including your love life. That is the subject of this week’s Love Essentially column, published in the Chicago Tribune Pioneer Press. Complaining: The Fastest Way To Ruin … Read more
What We Can Learn From The Anthony Weiner Sexting Scandal by Jackie Pilossoph for the Chicago Tribune Pioneer Press “Strike three, you’re out!” isn’t something the Chicago Cubs are hearing much lately, but those words just hit Anthony Weiner, as the former New York congressman and mayoral hopeful recently got caught in his third sexting scandal, … Read more
“Don’t expect anything and you’ll never be disappointed.” That was said to me by a friend a long, long time ago. At the time, I felt like she was being pessimistic and negative. I was very very wrong. Not only is this not a negative way of thinking, but it’s smart, and here is why. … Read more
Finding love after divorce is exciting and such a wonderful time in a person’s life. But it’s also a scary time, because you’re putting yourself out there again with the risk of getting hurt. As you begin to really get to know each other, conversations about why each person got divorced start coming up. That’s … Read more
Garry Marshall Inspired Audiences In Love And Romance by Jackie Pilossoph for Chicago Tribune Media Group When I was a fifth-grader, there was no one I envied more than Pinky Tuscadero. After all, Pinky was the Fonz’s girlfriend! What I didn’t know back then was that Pinky and Fonz’s romance in Garry Marshall’s unforgettable ’70s sitcom, … Read more
He wants sex all the time and she doesn’t. It’s such a typical scenario. That said, the opposite can be true in relationships too, where she wants sex more often and he doesn’t. Sex in a serious relationship or a marriage is a complex issue with so many factors that come into play. And, the … Read more
Check out my article about the benefits of taking a vacation from dating if you feel hopeless and frustrated. It was recently published in ESME, a great site for single moms! Can’t Meet Mr. Right? Try Taking a Break by Jackie Pilossoph for ESME Why a hiatus from dating can actually help you fall … Read more
I think everyone would agree that sex is wonderful. It is something our bodies crave, like food or water. It relaxes us, and makes us feel alive and more connected with our partner.But what happens if you don’t have a partner and you still want to have sex? If you are taking a break from … Read more
I think it is universally agreed upon that falling in love is pretty darn amazing. It is a memorable time in a relationship when you feel like you are floating on a cloud and that nothing can stop this fast train heading to happily ever after. People falling in love feel happy and smiley … Read more
In this week’s Love Essentially, published two days ago in Chicago Tribune Pioneer Press, I write about love and relationships, specifically how men and women differ in their views on the subject. Men and Women – Polar Opposites When Talking Love and Relationships by Jackie Pilossoph Last Friday night, I had the pleasure of sitting … Read more
When I first heard about Femilift, I rolled my eyes, thinking that it was superficial, maybe even silly. But after learning more about it and what it can do to improve a woman’s sex life — both married and divorced women, I don’t think it’s silly at all. In fact, I think it could be … Read more
How do you know when you are in love? It’s a question that at one time or another everyone has asked themselves and friends and family. The response is usually “You just know!” But I decided to dig a little deeper and ask some older guys (all married except for one), “How do you know … Read more
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