If you happened to see last week’s episode of The Bachelor, read my Love Essentially column below, published yesterday in Chicago Tribune Pioneer Press editions. See if you agree with my issues! Is It Possible To Love Two People At Once? by Jackie Pilossoph Is it really possible to be in love with two … Read more
How do you know when you are in love? It’s a question that at one time or another everyone has asked themselves and friends and family. The response is usually “You just know!” But I decided to dig a little deeper and ask some older guys (all married except for one), “How do you know … Read more
Planning a date takes effort. First you have to decide what you want to do. Eating dinner at a trendy restaurant, catching the new movie everyone’s talking about, seeing a concert, or going to a Bulls game are all great options, but there is a downside. Dates like these require planning in advance, a babysitter … Read more
Divorced Celebrities Who Bounced Back Stronger Than Ever By Katie Ray from Canterbury Law Firm It may be hard to believe when you are going through it, but divorce is not the end of the world. In fact, the experience can make a person stronger, wiser and so much happier in the long run. … Read more
“How do I meet single men?” is probably one of the questions I get asked most by my readers. I’m not sure I have the answer, but I can offer a big tip I think will drastically increase the chances of getting more dates: PUT YOUR CELL PHONE AWAY! Let me explain. Recently, I was … Read more
Several years ago when I was getting divorced, I remember thinking that I didn’t know a single divorced person in my community. It was a terribly lonely and isolating feeling, and at times, I felt like I had no friends after divorce. So, when I met “Julia” in my kickboxing class and found out she … Read more
Opposing political views in a relationship can be challenging. What if you are hoping for Trump to win the election, but he wants Sanders? How do you talk to each other? Is it better not to talk about it? In this week’s Love Essentially, published today in the Chicago Tribune Pioneer Press, I address this … Read more
When The Bachelor premiered in 2002 I was 37 years old, so I wasn’t young, but I was still in touch with the whole dating scene, as I had only been married for a year or so. My ex-husband and I looked forward to every episode, rushed to the TV to catch the beginning (remember, … Read more
It is scary and sad, but a harsh reality. Both the rate of people getting cancer and the rate of divorce are sharply on the rise. Therefore, having both a divorce and cancer is becoming more and more possible. I received this letter from a reader. Here is part of it: I am … Read more
Today is February 2nd-just over a month into 2016. The novelty of the new year has probably worn off, with many of our new year’s resolutions already broken. But that’s OK! The way I see it, the dreary darkness of winter is the perfect time to give yourself a detox. I’m not talking about … Read more
This is the journal of Jen Francis, a woman who endured a devastating breakup, and who wanted to share her journey. Her breakup story is so beautifully written. It is also extremely relatable and beyond inspiring. It will bring tears to your eyes. The Anatomy of the Break Up, or 726 Days Back to Being … Read more
Staying in Love isn’t easy, especially after years and years of being together. Something Bulls rookie, Bobby Portis said in an interview was inspiring, as it made me think of something couples can do to stay in love. Here is my Love Essentially column, published two days ago in the Chicago Tribune Pioneer Press. … Read more
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