The Man of My Dreams Will Lie in Bed With Me & Discuss a Good Book
Submitted by Amelia I’ve always wanted to lie in bed beside the man I love and discuss a good book. To me, the mere idea of it feels romantic. Intimate. Even exciting. No man I’ve cared for thus far, including my ex-husband, was into reading books. Sure, they’d pour over a newspaper or the odd dirt bike or hunting magazine. But when it came down to reading an actual book – fiction or a non-fiction – it was shrugged off as ‘uninteresting’ or ‘unmanly.’ It’s not that I didn’t try - sometimes I practically pleaded with them to read. But I’d hear: “Ohhhh, but ...
Liars & Players & Snakes, Oh My!
Submitted by Amelia Venturing into the online dating world can feel as scary as trekking through a dark, unknown wood. Who lurk’eth in the shadows? we can’t help but wonder. Maybe "lions & ligers & bears, on my!" As I set out on last weekend's first-date 'adventure,' I admit I felt both nervous and excited. Both on the phone and during our IM session, we’d had great chemistry. Plus, given as he was a dentist and almost all of my family works in medicine, we had a lot in common. Sitting in the pub wearing a pretty dress and a fresh coat of lip-gloss, I waved as ...
How to Attract a Man and Keep Him Coming Back for More
Wondering how to attract a man and keep him coming back for more? It's easier than it sounds. You don't have to speak a foreign language, live in a loft in a trendy neighborhood, drive a hybrid, or down tequila shots without flinching. You don't have to be anything but yourself. The key to attracting a man is to cultivate and maintain interests of your own. This means: Never cancel a night out with a friend to go out with him. Doing so sends the message that you are desperate. Continue to pursue your hobbies, your career, and your relationships with friends and ...
The Passive Aggressive Man: He is All About Control
If you were married to him, you know what I’m talking about. If you weren’t be on the look-out because chances are you will cross paths with a passive aggressive man? Who is the passive aggressive man? He is that guy who avoids responsibility and conflict through passivity and withdrawal. He is the “Nice Guy” who reels you in with his adoration and once you are in the game he turns the tables so quickly your head will swim until you decide to take a hike. The Passive Aggressive Man… Withholds to Punish: He says one thing but means another. Sure, he wants ...
Ask The Divorce Coach: Afraid To Trust
Question: Dear Shelley, I've been divorced for a year and on my own for two, after 16 years of marriage. I am afraid to leave my 'safe harbor' of my circle of family. I continue to work at my father’s place of employment because it is familiar and comfortable - but it barely provides enough for me financially. Reality dictates that I start thinking of how I am going to make it financially for I have a child to support. But I fear cannot trust anyone outside my family. I’ve had guys ask me out, but I'm too stuck trying to hold ...
Liars & Players & Snakes, Oh My!
Submitted by Amelia Venturing into the online dating world can feel as scary as trekking through a dark, unknown wood. Who lurk’eth in the shadows? we can’t help but wonder. Maybe "lions & ligers & bears, on my!" As I set out on last weekend's first-date 'adventure,' I admit I felt both nervous and excited. Both on the phone and during our IM session, we’d had great chemistry. Plus, given as he was a dentist and almost all of my family works in medicine, we had a lot in common. Sitting in the pub wearing a pretty dress and a fresh coat of lip-gloss, I waved as ...
Editor’s Picks
Vacation, Divorce and You
Submitted by: Mark Banschick M.D. Tailor Summer Vacation to Meet Your Children’s Needs Hello Summer: Summertime is here, and with it comes unique hurdles and real opportunities for families of divorce. Parents who are early on in the divorce process need to think carefully about their plans and tailor them for their children. What we want is fun for... [Read more of this review]
Top Ten Signs You Have A Successful Blended Family
Submitted by Shirley Cress Dudley 1- You and your spouse have clear house rules that apply to all blended family members Yes, this means that house rules don’t change when you are tired, or your spouse is out of town. Both biological children and stepchildren all follow the same rules. It really does help when the parents also follow the same... [Read more of this review]
Ask The Divorce Coach: Flashbacks
Question: Dear Shelley, How do I stop the constant flashbacks? Flashbacks include him being with 2 girlfriends and extreme emotional abuse. I’m in therapy, but would like your input. Cathy Answer: Dear Cathy, How do u feel when your mind chatter speaks up? Bad. Your mind chatter is your wounded ego and it is not you. It is your pain speaking... [Read more of this review]
Oksana Grigorieva: Protecting Her Child or Extorting Money?
No doubt you’ve heard the disturbing tapes of Mel Gibson verbally abusing Oksana Grigorieva. According to Oksana, Gibson became physically abusive in January of this year. RadarOnline.com released a photo today of Oksana’s injuries as a result of Gibson hitting her in the mouth while holding their child. Some in the media are trying to second... [Read more of this review]
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Dating and Sex
Liars & Players & Snakes, Oh My!
Submitted by Amelia Venturing into the online dating world can feel as scary as trekking...
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The Passive Aggressive Man: He is All About Control
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LUST: Damned if You Give Into it, Damned if You Don’t
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Coping
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Jar of Hearts
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Vacation, Divorce and You
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Ask The Divorce Coach: Flashbacks
Question: Dear Shelley, How do I stop the constant flashbacks? Flashbacks include...
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Midlife Divorce
Ask The Divorce Coach: Separated But Living Together
Question Dear Shelley: Overview: husband cheated, tried to make it work, husband stopped his counselling, blamed me for not having sex cause I could not get over the “other woman”, cheated again, now separated, living in the same house but separate rooms, one 14 -year- old daughter, husband is out every night getting his “happiness... [Read more of this review]
Is Your Alimony Modifiable or Non-Modifiable?
Your final decree of divorce may specify how much alimony will be paid. Does it specify whether the alimony is modifiable or non-modifiable though? If alimony is specified in the final decree of divorce and “modifiable” either spouse can come back and request a change in the amount of alimony paid. The husband may petition the court for a downward... [Read more of this review]
Dividing Retirement and Investment Plans During Divorce
Mistakes Made When Dividing Marital Assets Dividing marital assets during divorce can be one of the most challenging and convoluted aspects of your divorce. It isn’t as simple as “I want the car, you keep the house.” Few people take into consideration the cash value of an “asset” and in the end, end up with a liability instead of something... [Read more of this review]
Al and Tipper Gore: A New Trend Toward Midlife Divorce?
Submitted by: Big Little Wolf Al and Tipper Gore to Divorce Unless you’ve been living under a rock, by now you’ve heard the term gray divorce, likely in conjunction with the news that Al and Tipper Gore are splitting up after 40 years. Of course, the original announcement was followed by a claim that Al Gore’s marital defection was in fact... [Read more of this review]
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It’s a Man’s World: Will Your Career Survive?
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Ask The Divorce Doctor: When the Ex Isn’t Paying
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Running on Empty: How to Fight Single Mom Burn-Out
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Day 14: Not Smoking AND A New Exercise Program – Too Much?
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