This category contains articles about dating relationships and sex.
What does it take to be happy in a romantic relationship? Although every couple is unique, I think some of the biggies are: Friendship, trust, thoughtfulness, and attraction. But there’s one thing that is perhaps the most needed, and it’s the thing that is needed to have all of the other components to stay happy … Read more
When I was 49 years old, I ended a six year relationship. Single again at 49 and dating again was really really scary, but I did it. Is dating after divorce at 50 easy? Um… How can I say this delicately? HELL NO. That said, there are many many benefits to dating after divorce at … Read more
“What the hell?” a divorced woman asked on the Divorced Girl Smiling Facebook group page. “Is he not interested anymore or just busy?” Here is her story in a nutshell and my advice on why she shouldn’t be asking “What the hell?” but rather facing the truth: no one’s too busy when it comes to … Read more
What do women want in a relationship? Believe it or not, women are pretty simple when it comes to what we want and how we want to be treated. A lot of times, the problem is that women don’t express to their partner what we want. We expect a man to know what we want … Read more
People engage in online dating with different goals. For some, it’s about finding a long-term partner; for others it’s about casual connections. Some people do it for a little validation or to have conversations with strangers to feel less alone. All of these reasons are valid, and they might apply to you at different points … Read more
Remember the old saying your grandma probably said to you? “It’s just as easy to fall in love with a rich man as it is to fall in love with a poor man.” Is it, Grandma? If you ask any of my single 50-something friends, they’ll tell you it’s pretty hard to fall in love … Read more
I love Valentine’s Day. Why? Because I love chocolate, I love flowers, I love the idea of giving gifts, and I love love and romance. But, I think Valentine’s Day puts a lot of pressure on couples to not disappoint. Men especially feel the pressure, and I wish they could see that women don’t care … Read more
Getting engaged can be really special, and there are so many romantic ways people can propose: on a boat, in a park, at a romantic dinner, on vacation, or my favorite–in the place where you met or fell in love. Getting engaged, especially for a second marriage is such a beautiful occasion, and something that … Read more
Feeling unheard in a relationship is one of the worst feelings in the world! It can lead a person to feeling: lonely, alone, sad, frustrated, disappointed, resentful and angry. Feeling unheard in a relationship can really cause a breakdown in communication, and ultimately lead to a breakup, a divorce, or just an unhappy relationship. There … Read more
I was recently at the grocery store and saw something I felt was important to address. I noticed a married couple shopping, and it hit me: the warning signs of divorce were crystal clear. Let me explain. While in the milk aisle, I spotted the couple. They looked like they were in their late twenties … Read more
In today’s world of dating, I feel like more people then ever are “hooking up” and they don’t really define their relationship or what they are. Friends with benefits is perfectly fine, but what happens when one or both partners wants to know what exactly they are doing? Maybe one or both want more than … Read more
Being in my 50’s, it would be impossible for me to say I haven’t had my heart broken multiple times in my life. Of course when I got divorced it happened, but other men (and even a couple platonic female friends) have broken my heart. That’s why I feel I can offer solid breakup advice. … Read more
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