getting divorced

Should You Loan Money To A Friend Or Relative Getting Divorced?

Awhile back, I wrote an article, published in the Huffington Post called “10 Ways To Help Someone Going through a divorce.” While I think I gave some good advice, I did not address giving help financially to a friend or relative who is getting divorced.   A few days ago, I received an email from … Read more

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A Look At The HBO Show Divorce

For this week’s Love Essentially, I got to interview Jenny Bicks, who is the Executive Producer and showrunner for the HBO show divorce. It was so much fun to talk to Jenny, as she was a writer and EP, and actually won an Emmy for my all-time favorite, “Sex and The City!” “Divorce ” Returns, … Read more

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Three Amazing Holiday Gifts You Can Give That Don’t Come In A Box

With the holidays right around the corner, holiday gifts are on everyone’s minds. What’s ironic is that people buy holiday gifts to show their love. But there are other ways to show someone you care. So, in this week’s Love Essentially, I address three holiday gifts that don’t come in a box, and the happiness … Read more

SMILF

Have You Seen SMILF Yet?

In this week’s Love Essentially, I wrote a review of the Showtime comedy, SMILF. I think the show is something that single moms will truly appreciate and find really funny!   ‘SMILF’ Funny, If Dark Tale Of Single Parenting by Jackie Pilossoph for Chicago Tribune Media Group Maybe it’s because I’m a divorced mom, but there’s … Read more

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What To Expect When You Turn 50 Years Old: 8 Benefits!

When I was 49 years old, I went through a breakup with a guy I’d been dating for 6 years. I knew the relationship wasn’t working, and I realized I was staying in it because of myfear of being alone. I mean, who wants to start dating again at 49?? It truly made me wonder … Read more

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Thinking Of Having Plastic Surgery After Divorce?

I remember hearing a long time ago that the most common plastic surgery after divorce was breast implants. If that statement is accurate, I would not be surprised. I would think many women contemplate plastic surgery after divorce because they feel it’s a fresh start, a new chapter in their life, and they want to … Read more

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 8 years now. I know it’s because she is nervous … Read more

when a parent dies

When A Parent Dies…Is It Normal To Feel Angry?

When a parent dies, there are many emotions felt, and the devastating experience is different for everyone. One thing I did not expect to feel when my dad died a few weeks ago was anger. I found myself absolutely furious at trivial issues, and if something didn’t go perfectly well, I was all bent out … Read more

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A Falling Out With A Girlfriend: It Really Hurts

Ask any woman and she will tell you that having a fight and/or a falling out with a girlfriend often times hurts much worse than a romantic breakup. Women adore our girlfriends, yet our friendships are tested from time to time by outside factors and life changes that are constantly taking place. And when two … Read more

love and dementia

Love And Dementia

Love and dementia is the topic of this week’s Love Essentially, published in the Chicago Tribune Pioneer Press.  How To Live With And Love A Spouse Who Has Dementia  by Jackie Pilossoph for Chicago Tribune Pioneer Press As a little girl in the 1970s, I still remember watching “The Partridge Family” every week with my … Read more