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
I’d have to say most divorced women I know have experienced one or more cougar relationships, or if they haven’t, they want to. I myself had a relationship with a man who was 13 years younger than me when I was a newly divorced woman several years ago, and I have to confess, it was … Read more
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
I have a dating tip that has to do with what I call “gift wrapping yourself.” What I mean by that is, you and your first date could really really be right for each other, but he or she never got past the fact that there was no physical attraction. Not because you aren’t good … Read more
A friend of mine was telling me that he recently went out for some drinks with a group of his buddies. All the guys are over 40 and all married with kids except for one guy, who is divorced and recently remarried. My friend explained that although all the guys were very happy for him … Read more
When it comes to offering divorce and dating advice, the most common question I get asked is, “How do you meet normal guys/women?” People who are dating after divorce all constantly telling me how hard it is and how everyone who is on dating sites are losers and they can’t take it anymore. The ironic … Read more
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
I love when people send me emails and ask, “Do you think I should get married?” I get so many of them! They say things like, “I’m not sure,” “I love him but I don’t think I’m IN LOVE with him,” “I’m afraid I will never find anyone who loves me this much,” or “I … Read more
I am going to give some really blunt but honest advice to this reader who is thinking of separating and who sent this email: My husband and I have been married nearly 25 years. My husband said he wanted a divorce and moved out for 6 months. Then he came back and has been … Read more
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
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