Opposite-sex friendships got big attention in the 1989 Nora Ephron romantic comedy “When Harry Met Sally,” one of my all-time favorite movies about a man and woman (played by Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan) who develop a meaningful platonic friendshi...
Category Archives: Marriage and Second Marriage advice
Second Marriage After 50: Is It For You?
Recently, four couples, including myself and my boyfriend, met at a bar to have some drinks. Of the eight people who were there, all are divorced with kids, and seven out of the eight are over 50. None are in a second marriage. Of course, I brought u...
Divorce Advice: Here’s What Happens When You Move On Too Fast
This reader is seeking divorce advice: I have been divorced for two years (no kids), and I have since gotten remarried to an amazing lady and we have a child together. You would think all of the emotion would be gone regarding my first...
What Was This Guy Thinking Getting Engaged In Front Of His Kids?
There are so many romantic ways to get engaged: 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 is such a beautiful occasion, and something that the couple will rem...
Considering A Second Marriage? Let’s Talk About The Wedding
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...
