Getting divorced is never easy, but feeling like your soon-to-be ex-mother-in-law played a big part in it can be infuriating and frustrating. This week’s Love Essentially, published in the Chicago Tribune Pioneer Press tells the story of a guy who believes his divorce was caused by his monster-in-law. Can a Monster-In-Law Cause Divorce? 10 … Read more
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
Something happened to me yesterday that really made me think about the importance of living. What do I mean by that? When I say living, I mean capturing, enjoying and appreciating moments versus rushing through life like we all do. I mean Slow Down. Big. Time. And, this concept is especially important during your divorce. … Read more
“First Comes Us” is a new relationship self-help book by couples therapist, Anita Chlipala. I have the book and my opinion is that it great not only for couples on the brink of divorce, but for couples who need help reconnecting and opening up the lines of communication, and even happy couples who want to … Read more
One of my most popular blog posts of all time is “Honey, I Want A Divorce: When A Woman Decides to Leave.” With over 200 men and women leaving their comments after reading it, the subject of a wife leaving her husband is clearly a topic of contention between the two genders. I have … Read more
Mary Tyler Moore Offered Empowerment To Those Who Are Single by Jackie Pilossoph for Chicago Tribune Pioneer Press There are several reasons I didn’t get married until I was 35, but I can honestly attribute one of them to “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” which I watched regularly with my family while growing up during … Read more
Those in the divorce industry will tell you that January is the start of divorce season, meaning the number of divorce filings spikes after the first and through the end of March or April. Why is that? And what do you do if your spouse just said, “Honey, I want a divorce?” Answers to these … Read more
“Why do I hate my body so much?” is a common question that sadly, so many women ask themselves. Aging and seeing your body getting older isn’t easy. If you feel like you are wondering why you can’t give yourself a break, and why you continue to hate your body, you might find this guest … Read more
Is your divorce lawyer overcharging you? How would you know? This is a great guest post by divorce attorney, Joshua Stern, who offers advice on ensuring you’re getting the most from your divorce attorney at reasonable, fair rates. How Do I Know If My Divorce Lawyer Is Overcharging Me? by Joshua Stern When embarking on the … Read more
Know anyone acting single while in a relationship or marriage? I’m talking about a man or a woman who despite the fact that they are married don’t miss a chance to get together with the girls (or guys) and go out to bars and restaurants and clubs. They are constantly making plans with a big … Read more
This is an amazing piece by Dr. Baruch Halevi about the importance of saying hello to your authentic self, and good-bye to your inauthentic self. Your Inauthentic Self Is A Real Bitch…Why You Should Speak Your Truth And Kick Her To The Curb By Baruch Halevi Whenever I go to Starbucks I pretty much have … Read more
This Is Us Does More Than Entertain by Jackie Pilossoph for Chicago Tribune Pioneer Press I had a chance over the holidays to binge watch the NBC comedy-drama series everyone I know has been talking about: “This Is Us.” Now I know why everyone is talking about it – because “This Is Amazing!” “This Is Us,” … Read more
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