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Parental Alienation: “A Uterus, Divorce Papers and Bruises”

Submited by: Cathy Father’s right activists have been attempting to have Parental Alienation Disorder added to the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM V), the American Psychiatric Association's "bible" of diagnoses. The National Organization for Women learned about the effort and is concerned. They have now sent out an Action Alert to counter the campaign. According to NOW's Tracy Simmons: I am writing you, the leaders of various groups that represent battered women, for your help in one of the most important matters we will address this year. The American Psychiatric Association is considering adding Parental Alienation ...

“I Grew Balls”: How One Wife Confronted The ‘Other Woman’ To Find The Truth

Submitted by Delaine It wasn't until 'she' phoned in the middle of the night that Pam became suspicious. The woman was obviously drunk, her voice a string of slurs. And when Pam asked, "Who is this?", all she got heard was "(Giggles) Just a friend...(click)." The next day, Pam confronted her husband. Completely taken off guard, he insisted they were "only friends." As the confrontation progressed, that soon changed to "OK, so we were really good friends." By the end, he'd even finally gone so far as to admit that "YES...there was ONE time that we kissed. But I SWEAR we never slept together." And what did Pam do with ...

Mini Makeovers: New Look For a New Life?

Submited by: Big Little Wolf One of my rules to live by? Don’t make major decisions under stress or duress. And post-divorce life certainly qualifies on both counts. When I was newly single again, I realized that I wanted a new look for a new life, but I wasn’t sure what that might be. I did know that I should take my time, that I was vulnerable, and needed to ease into a brighter, shinier, different me. What did I do? I grew my hair. I went to a sexier, slightly artier style. I changed my glasses, my perfume, and took up some healthier ...

Hello God? It’s Me, Delaine. Can You PLEASE Somehow End This Date?

Submitted by Delaine His comments caught me totally off guard: We were out on our second date - me and this handsome, charming, 42-year-old divorced businessman. The Indian food we'd eaten was excellent, as was the conversation we'd shared: satisfying...delicious...with just enough 'spice.' And as we sat there finishing up the last drops of our red wine, I couldn't help but think, "DAAhmn - I really like this guy!" But then the topics of marriage and divorce came up. First I got the LENGTHY low-down around how he and his ex had battled for years over money only to have her 'rob him blind.' Seeing how upset he'd become, I tried to lighten things up with: "Well, ...

Haunted by Ex Sex

By Peter Ehrlich I’m haunted by my Ex Katherine. Not by that went wrong with our relationship, but what went right with our relationship – our love life. After being laid naked, fetal-positioned, paralyzed, and wanting by our breakup, I want to attempt a sequel with my Ex. I am willing to work harder on our vertical life together for the sake of getting back to our spectacular horizontal life together. How much harder? I am willing to change. But am I being naïve? Or, is a fulfilling love life worth fighting extra hard for? Should I be happy with what I had, ...

New on DWO

It’s a Man’s World: Will Your Career Survive?

“This is a man’s world, this is a man’s world. But it wouldn’t be nothing, nothing without a woman or a girl.” There is an old saying that women have to work twice as hard as men to get half as much. This may be true in some cases, but only if we allow it to be true. Women have come a long way in the workplace. We have... [Read more of this review]

Ask the Divorce Doctor: The Other Woman Was a Prostitute!

Get answers to your divorce questions from author Erica Manfred. Editor’s Note: Erica Manfred, author of He’s History, You’re Not: Surviving Divorce After 40, is answering your questions about divorce — from how to deal with betrayal, to surviving the first year, to dating again, to finding a new career. Our “Divorce Doctor” looks... [Read more of this review]

Tiger Woods Apology Not Enough…My Ass!

Submitted by: Cathy Something has gone seriously awry in the world of the “other woman.” They have forgotten that they are the “other woman.” A title that comes with no entitlement, no power, no rights and damned sure no claim to an apology. Heads up ladies, if you make the choice to shed your lacy thongs and spread your legs for a married man,... [Read more of this review]

Is There a Relationship Between Infidelity and Domestic Abuse?

Submitted by: Cathy When my friend Kate finally collected enough courage to end her 12-year marriage to Will, she was suffering all the symptoms of a victim of domestic abuse. She had panic attacks, was in a state of depression, her self-esteem was in the gutter, and her sense of reality was distorted. In the beginning, Kate would have scoffed at the... [Read more of this review]

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Dating & Sex

“Baby, this is sex not love.”

Submitted by Me & My Evil Twin We went at it for hours. And it was as awesome...

Relationships:The Huge Missing Piece I FINALLY Found

Submitted by Delaine I dare say I’ve had an epiphany in the relationship...

Is It WRONG For A Man’s Wallet Size To Matter?

Submitted by Delaine No doubt today’s subject is controversial and uncomfortable...

That Blissful Moment of Physical Merging…

Submitted by Delaine Today I want to talk about a moment during sex that many of...

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Coping

Parental Alienation: “A Uterus, Divorce Papers and Bruises”

Submited by: Cathy Father’s right activists have been attempting to have Parental...

Legal Action Can Help Mold A Child-Like Ex Into A Better Man

Submitted by Delaine Sometimes dealing with an ex can feel like you’re dealing...

Ask the Divorce Doctor: The Other Woman Was a Prostitute!

Get answers to your divorce questions from author Erica Manfred. Editor’s Note:...

Is There a Relationship Between Infidelity and Domestic Abuse?

Submitted by: Cathy When my friend Kate finally collected enough courage to end her...

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Midlife Divorce

Ever Wonder Why Some Men Cheat?

Submitted by: Cathy If you’ve ever been the victim of infidelity the one thing you’ve wondered is “why” did he cheat? You will ask yourself that question dozens of times and may even think learning why the affair happened will keep it from happening again or relieve the pain you feel. The truth is, knowing “why” won’t keep it from happening... [Read more of this review]

Ask the Divorce Doctor: Why Did he Leave me After 30 Years?

Editor’s Note: Erica Manfred, author of He’s History, You’re Not: Surviving Divorce After 40, writes a weekly column at www.wowowow.com. She answers reader questions about divorce, everything from how to deal with betrayal, to surviving the first year, to dating again, to finding a new career. If you have a question for the “Divorce Doctor,”... [Read more of this review]

Healing the Pain of an Unwanted Divorce

Submitted by: Cathy Have you found yourself the recipient of an unwanted divorce? Your spouse may have just walked out, or left you for another woman. There may have been a midlife crisis and you no longer fit into his “new life.” Whatever the reason, coping with an unwanted divorce can be very difficult. Many people in this situation find... [Read more of this review]

Sex: Thought Leads to Action!

Submitted by: Cathy I recently took an online sex poll, one asking how many times a month you have sex. It seems that I’m part of the majority, the group of women out there getting “nil-none-nada.” That’s right, the closest I get to kinky on a Friday night is a threesome with Stacy and Clinton while they try to turn some poor... [Read more of this review]

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