Valentine’s Doldrums? I THINK NOT!
Submitted by: Big Little Wolf Valentine’s Day is coming up. Is it pulling on your heart strings, and making you feel a little bit sad? Are you facing it alone, and feeling pressure to be part of a couple? Valentine’s doldrums? Cheer up! Valentine’s Day is intended to be about love, right? You have children you love, parents or siblings you love, friends you adore. Perhaps your kids are grown, but you’re learning to love yourself all over again. Who says Valentine’s must be about romantic love with a partner offering a rose and a box of chocolates? Make Valentine’s Day about what matters ...
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The Single Parent Family: A Unique Perspective From a Single Mom
Submitted by: Big Little Wolf I’m on the other side of the shore, long past my separation and divorce. In fact, that period in my life is a bit of a blur. And just as well. Those were stormy times, and they’re behind me; there have been plenty of incredible, unexpected adventures since. And I see my present with great clarity, with its rich store of experiences that make me smile. Presumably, more pleasurable days lie ahead. If you’re going through divorce right now, or you’re newly divorced, I’ll come right out and say it. THIS IS A PEP TALK. Oh, not ...
Ask The Divorce Doctor:When the Ex Isn’t Paying
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,” e-mail submit@wowOwow.com. For more advice from Erica, visit www.heshistory.com. Thebbs B. asks: Is there anything I could do to legally force my ex to honor the divorce agreement he signed – without having to come up with a large sum of money for an attorney? ...
The Transformational Power of Emotional Pain
Submitted by: Malou I have been living a life short of a fairy tale until that fateful day last year. A job, a wonderful husband, a delightful daughter, a big house complete with a garden, a whole room dedicated just for my clothes and shoes....I was a princess!! The only thing missing was a dog and a couple of adopted children and we would have rivaled Angie and Brad on that magazine cover. The lone factor that cast a shadow on this, otherwise, idyllic picture was that I didn't feel like I was in a fairy tale. I felt more like the ...
Dating & Sex
“My New Girlfriend Doesn’t Like Oral Sex Or Cuddling”
Submitted by Delaine Do you ever wonder if staying in an unhappy marriage for years...
Sex: Thought Leads to Action!
Submitted by: Cathy I recently took an online sex poll, one asking how many times...
A Little Blush Goes a Long Way
Submitted by: Big Little Wolf Okay, I admit it. I use my assets to full advantage....
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Editor’s Note: Erica Manfred, author of He’s History, You’re Not: Surviving...
The Transformational Power of Emotional Pain
Submitted by: Malou I have been living a life short of a fairy tale until that fateful...
Valentine’s Doldrums? I THINK NOT!
Submitted by: Big Little Wolf Valentine’s Day is coming up. Is it pulling on your...
Relationships
The Friendship Equation: Never Discount the Value of Girlfriends During and After Divorce
Submitted by: Big Little Wolf Can family help when you’re going through divorce? You bet. But when it comes to this particular bumpy road and the months that follow, don’t discount the importance of friends. Don’t get me wrong – family is fantastic – and the more supportive they are, the better. Have kids? You’re all the more fortunate if... [Read more of this review]
Girlfriends, Let’s Talk About Sex!
Submitted by Delaine This past weekend I got together with a few of my closest girlfriends for our annual Christmas dinner (no men allowed!). These are women I’ve known for more than a decade – some married, some still single, some divorced. But as is commonly the case with thirty/forty-something female friends, it was just a... [Read more of this review]
A Man Who Earns Me
Submitted by Delaine Recently I wrote an article about how the phrase ,”I need a man who challenges me’, carried some negative imagery and feelings around it for me. It reminded me of my younger-day yearnings for Bad Boys (who did me no good) and - as a few girlfriends pointed out - it had a tone of unsettledness and ‘relationship... [Read more of this review]
Lunch Ladies Unite! We Are Not All The Same
Submitted by: BigLittleWolf I’m going to bust a gut, or the laces on my corset. All women are NOT the same! (Look at Lunch Lady – is she your girl next door? Your neighbor’s wife? Yo mama??) Lunch Lady (my heroine) If I hear one more time – “all women try to change a man” – I’m rounding up my friendly action figures from the other... [Read more of this review]
That Ever Illusive Intimate Connection
Submitted by: Erica Manfred Intimate connection = Soul Mate The idea of soul mates wasn’t much in vogue when I was doing personals dating back in the 70s. Now it has become a cliché, and like all clichés has just about lost its meaning. My ex-therapist Jim, who is one of the wisest people I’ve ever known, used D.H.Lawrence’s books for... [Read more of this review]
A Shocking Confrontation Proves That The ‘Divorcee’ Stereotype Is Alive & Well
Submitted by Delaine I was standing behind my kids’ elementary school, watching my daughter play on the monkey bars, when a neighbor friend suddenly marched up to me. “I need to talk to you, Delaine,” she said seriously. “Sure,” I said concerned; I could tell something was wrong. “What’s up Lori?” “My... [Read more of this review]
Girlfriends: Your Loyal Divorce Support System
Submitted by: Cathy If you are a woman, you know the virtues of surrounding yourself with girlfriends. From high school through college, a girl knows she needs friends to count on when a crisis arises. The nice thing about crisis in our younger years is that they were easily remedied and friends were always close by. Divorce changes relationships —... [Read more of this review]
Best Friends Forever?
Submitted by guest writer, Irene S. Levine, author of the upcoming book, Best Friends Forever: How to Survive a Breakup with Your Best Friend “Best Friends Forever.” Women grow up with a romanticized notion that our close friendships will last forever. In fact, we are often judged by our ability to make and keep friends. But friendships... [Read more of this review]
Five Relationship Mistakes, Are You Paying Attention to Those Red Flags?
Someone asked me for this list so I started thinking about why relationships fail. If you’re divorced and looking, keep in mind that it’s easier to avoid a bad relationship than get out of it. Keep your eyes wide open when you meet someone and don’t ignore those red flags. I look back on my first date with my husband and all the red flags... [Read more of this review]
Finding ‘The One’ – Should We Be More Practical?
Submitted by Delaine Since divorcing two years ago, I’ve questioned (and doubted) this thing called True Love. I mean, we hear about it, read about, and watch it in the movies. But is there really such a thing a ‘THE One’ for everyone? Or is it something that very few are destined to have? Sometimes I think there are hundreds,... [Read more of this review]
Friends in Need, Supporting Those We Love
Submitted by: Maya I have a friend who is really down in the dumps. It seems to be pretty prevalent these days. She’s strong, she’s independent, she’s wise and she feels beaten. Her life has so many dark corners in it right now and she finds some comfort in staying in those dark places where the shadows match her moods. I can give all sorts... [Read more of this review]
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