Anyone who is dating after 40 will attest to the fact that it can be really challenging for many reasons. These include anything from juggling kids’ schedules to the insecurities and fear that come with divorce and just being older, in general. Below is a video blog in which I asked a few women … Read more
Everyone has unique thoughts when it comes to how we view COVID, and what safety measures we feel we need to take. It’s important to remember to respect each person’s opinions, and not to judge on someone’s comfort level or lack of comfort when it comes to things like going to the grocery store, traveling, … Read more
Over the years, many people have asked me what happened in my TV news career—in other words, why I stopped working in the field of television journalism. I never share details, but I recently decided it’s time to tell my story of sexual harassment and what and who drove me out of the business. Maybe … Read more
Divorce is often accompanied by physical changes in the divorcing parties. Men often go gray from the stress, and almost everyone loses weight. But, some soon-to-be-divorced people take their divorce as an opportunity for physical self-improvement. According to an article published in the Huffington Post, 40% of women going through a divorce said they sought … Read more
Broken engagements come with a lot of distress and headache not only to the couples but the entire family and friends at large. It is by default etiquette rules that an engagement ring should be returned once a wedding has been called off. This is not always the case where a high valuable ring is … Read more
It’s something that you’ve thought about for a long time. You’ve been dissatisfied with your marriage for years, yet here you still are. The idea of separating from him or her leaves you feeling a range of emotions from terrified to exhilarated. You want to make a change to make your life better, yet you … Read more
Every divorce situation is unique, which is why there are no right or wrong answers when it comes to how soon or how long a person wants to wait to date and/or get into a relationship. But what happens when you fall for someone too fast, and you realize you’re not really over the end … Read more
How long should you wait to date after a divorce? When I first got separated, it bothered me when people tried to give me advice about dating and my love life, along with when the right time was to start dating again. I felt like saying, “I’m the only person who has the right to … Read more
There is a reason the divorce rate for second marriage is over 70%. In fact, some studies even claim second marriage failures as high as 80%. That doesn’t speak well for second marriage – especially second marriage after 40. If you’re considering second marriage after 40, or even if you are just dating, with … Read more
Good News! Divorce courts in Illinois are officially open. It has been a long, sometimes stressful few months for so many. With pressing legal issues and limited resources, those who have been waiting to have cases heard in court or addressed in non-court settings can finally find some resolutions. Whether you need a court hearing … Read more
From a divorced woman seeking advice: My birthday is coming up and this is the first time I am alone on my birthday, in a new city with no close friends. Any idea on how I can celebrate on my own? First off, Happy Birthday! The older I get, the more I see the necessity … Read more
From a reader: Decided today we are divorcing after 30 years. He is living in Florida, I’m in Illinois. I wanted to move to Florida to be with him and he said no. Feeling horrible. I am sorry to hear that you are feeling horrible, but if you commit to feeling better, you most certainly … Read more
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