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...
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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...
A Mother’s Day Wish: I Want My Mom To Date
In honor of Mother’s Day, I thought I’d address a reader’s comment. It comes from a caring daughter who is worried about her mom being lonely, and wants to know how she can help her. My mother is almost 60. She’s been single for ...