This is a piece I wrote, intended for young women who think they found Mr. Right and who are now waiting for him to pop the question. 12 Tips For Women Waiting For That Perfect Diamond Ring by Jackie Pilossoph for Chicago Tribune Pioneer Press From the time we are little girls, women are shown … Read more
Staying married for the kids? Alison Maloni decided not to do that and wrote about it. Here is her guest post, which offers her perspective on why it doesn’t make sense to stay in an unhappy marriage for the kids. A Message to Parents Who Stay Married for the Children by Alison Maloni I … Read more
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
This single dad dating needs some help. Read his story and feel free to offer him your advice! I’m 33 and a single father. My wife left me for a woman. I find the dating game terrifying, with Tinder, Snapchat and all the latest dating tools I don’t understand. My confidence is shattered and I … Read more
There are countless reasons for marital conflict, but the kids is probably pretty high up there on the list of the most common. In this week’s Love Essentially, published in the Chicago Tribune Pioneer Press, I address marital strife that can be caused by different philosophies when it comes to kids’ competitive sports. How Kids’ … Read more
Getting divorced is no picnic. It can feel like a war in many cases, and you feel like you are trying to come to agreements with someone who has become a complete stranger to you.What does this have to do with nasty divorce tactics? Let me explain. It’s kind of bizarre if you think about … Read more
People’s first reaction to hearing about a couple sleeping in separate bedrooms is to assume they are headed for divorce. While that might be true for some couples, there is an overwhelming number of couples who are sleeping in separate bedrooms for another reason: snoring and other sleep issues that might keep the other person … Read more
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 create all kinds of trust issues. “Why were you … Read more
Men and women do horrible things during divorce. Many are so hurt and angry, that their number one goal becomes hurting the other person. But some sink to a level that is absolutely disgusting. I cannot think of anything more damaging, actually. Some people are so desperate and so full of hate, that they take … Read more
Thinking about your teen or pre-teen watching a show about suicide, with scenes in it about bullying, rape, drinking, and drunk driving can be really really scary. I’m referring to the new Netflix drama, 13 Reasons Why; a show that almost every kid I know is watching, with or without his or her parent knowing. … Read more
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, but she felt nothing for him. … Read more
While it’s really hard to become an empty nester when your kids go college, it can also be difficult if they graduate and move back in without a job or any kind of direction. Below is my Love Essentially column that offers advice on how to talk to and deal with recent college grads, as … Read more
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