Finding love after divorce is exciting and such a wonderful time in a person’s life. But it’s also a scary time, because you’re putting yourself out there again with the risk of getting hurt. As you begin to really get to know each other, conversations about why each person got divorced start coming up. That’s … Read more
Watching the Olympics has certainly been motivating for me, so much so that all those golds that Phelps has been winning inspired me to write this week’s Love Essentially! When it Comes To Your Relationship, Think Like An Olympic Champion by Jackie Pilossoph for Chicago Tribune Media Group “I think that everything is possible as … Read more
My ex-husband got remarried over the weekend, and I can’t work out why it bothered me. I certainly don’t want him back, he was abusive emotionally, financially and physically, so why, oh why did it bother me? At the beginning of our marriage we tried to have children, because of some problems on his end … Read more
Garry Marshall Inspired Audiences In Love And Romance by Jackie Pilossoph for Chicago Tribune Media Group When I was a fifth-grader, there was no one I envied more than Pinky Tuscadero. After all, Pinky was the Fonz’s girlfriend! What I didn’t know back then was that Pinky and Fonz’s romance in Garry Marshall’s unforgettable ’70s sitcom, … Read more
I’m pretty sure all divorced men and women call themselves a single parent. Whether it is someone who sees their kids every other weekend for just a few hours or a person who sees their children every single day (with no break and no help from the ex) or anyone in between, they will all … Read more
Just published on ESME, my article about the benefits of the single mom taking vacations, along with tips for a great trip. Thinking of a Vacation Without The Kids? by Jackie Pilossoph for ESME Why it’s beneficial and tips on what to say to the kids I’m not sure I know any parent who has … Read more
My Love Essentially column, on why we need to respond to the tragic Dallas police shootings not with more hate and anger, but rather with love. Respond to Acts of Hate With Love by Jackie Pilossoph for Chicago Tribune Pioneer Press Hopeless and depressing are two words that came to mind when I heard … Read more
He wants sex all the time and she doesn’t. It’s such a typical scenario. That said, the opposite can be true in relationships too, where she wants sex more often and he doesn’t. Sex in a serious relationship or a marriage is a complex issue with so many factors that come into play. And, the … Read more
What are you doing on the fourth of July? Whether you are going to your community parade or you are on vacation or you are having an outdoor party with some friends, you will be celebrating our country’s independence; something that in 1776 took courage, hard work and relentless determination to fulfill our dream of … Read more
Things become so much more clear after the dust settles, right? When reflecting on your divorce, you might want to examine why you chose to be in a relationship that didn’t work. This will help you choose the right person in future relationships. That is the topic of this week’s Love Essentially, published in the … Read more
Check out my article about the benefits of taking a vacation from dating if you feel hopeless and frustrated. It was recently published in ESME, a great site for single moms! Can’t Meet Mr. Right? Try Taking a Break by Jackie Pilossoph for ESME Why a hiatus from dating can actually help you fall … Read more
Of all the smart and wonderfully inspiring things said by Muhammad Ali, who died at age 74, this is one of my favorites. “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth,” said the heavyweight champion and civil rights activist who deemed himself “The Greatest.” While the quote invokes the … Read more
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