Someone on Dust sent me a question: I have been divorced for several years. Is it normal for divorced couples to try it for a second time? In other words, can remarrying your ex actually work? The best way for me to answer this question is to tell you two stories of divorced couples I … Read more
What’s the cause of divorce? There are several. In my Love Essentially column, published yesterday in Chicago Tribune Pioneer Press I address sweatpants as an indirect cause. Do You Sweatpants Really Cause Divorce? by Jackie Pilossoph I have always been a huge fan of actress, Eva Mendes. I loved her adorable performances in Stuck on … Read more
I think it was about a year ago, while watching my son’s basketball game that one his friend’s moms came up to me, told me she was the co-chair for the 2015 Glenview Education Foundation fundraiser called “Dancing With the Local Stars” and asked if I would be willing to be a contestant. My initial … Read more
If you are considering marriage counseling, the new show on WE TV, “Sex Box,” is not the way to go, in my opinion. Here is my review of the show in this week’s Love Essentially, published yesterday in Chicago Tribune Pioneer Press. Couples Discuss Sex Life on New TV Show by Jackie Pilossoph … Read more
This is an article I wrote that was published in Huffington Post yesterday. It addresses the reason “Why women cheat on their husbands.” The Real Reasons Women Cheat by Jackie Pilossoph I’ll never forget the day I had lunch with a friend of mine, who brought along three of her divorced girlfriends, none whom I’d … Read more
Wait till you read the comment below that Divorced Girl Smiling received from a divorced woman. I want to use her story to offer what I think is valuable divorce advice. I’m reading all your stories and some of have very valid points but some do not. I can only speak from my own experience … Read more
Couples who are going through fertility treatments often end up with problems in the bedroom. I address this in my “Love Essentially” column this week, published in Chicago Tribune Pioneer Press. Infertility Treatment Can Take the Sizzle Out of Sex by Jackie Pilossoph Sex is meant to be exciting and fun, and a way for … Read more
Wait till you read this email from a woman thinking about separating. Together for 11 years, married for 10, 6 year old child. My husband’s excuse for not being a good husband or partner is that his father didn’t treat his mom nice. And nobody told him he treats me like shit. It wasn’t all … Read more
It is hard to believe that it’s been two years since I launched Divorced Girl Smiling. An idea that began on the balcony of my parent’s Florida home, when my then 86 year-old dad said, “You should write about divorce,” my little divorce blog has blossomed into a brand that in my heart I feel … Read more
A cheating spouse is a situation that is devastating to a marriage, and it changes everything. But while many people assume cheating automatically means you are headed to divorce court, there are so many couples whose relationship can survive cheating. I’ve heard a lot of people say things like, “If my spouse ever cheated on … Read more
In my Love Essentially column, published two days ago in Chicago Tribune Media Group papers, I give dating, marriage and divorce advice that could lead to a better love life in 2015, if you’re willing to make these New Year’s resolutions. Try These New Year’s Love Resolutions by Jackie Pilossoph Typical New Year’s … Read more
Divorce at Christmas and other holidays is tough for anyone. Family traditions are gone, loneliness is magnified, the pressure to have fun is felt, and watching the kids is gut-wrenching. Read this divorced mom’s story about divorce at Christmas: My husband of 17 years decided to leave the kids and I for a woman he … Read more
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