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LinkedIn Stalking… Invasive or Understandable?

I got a call from a friend of mine, asking me for advice. My friend is a divorced dad, and his ex-wife is in a relationship with a guy who also has kids. So the other day, my friend went on LinkedIn to check him out. He has never met the guy, who is now … Read more

How To Talk To Your Teen About Dating, Love and Sex

In honor of this time of back to school, this week’s Love Essentially addresses how to talk to your teen about dating, love and sex. It’s not easy, but here are some great tips!   7 Tips For Talking To Your Teen About Their Love Life by Jackie Pilossoph for Chicago Tribune Media Group   … Read more

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How To Tell Your Partner You Cheated And That’s Why You Got Divorced

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

The Olympics of Love: Tips On Making Sure Your Relationship Wins a Gold Medal

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

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Ex-Husband Got Remarried: “He Got Away Scot-Free”

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 Gave Us The Gift of Optimism In Love and Romance

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

There’s The Single Parent And Then There’s The VERY Single Parent

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

The Single Mom Vacation

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

What The Dallas Police Shootings Made Me Realize About Hate And Love

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

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When He Wants Sex All The Time And She Doesn’t

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

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Fourth of July: Celebrate YOUR Independence

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

Why Your Divorce Might Be Directly Linked To Your Childhood

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