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 [...]

Relationships:The Huge Missing Piece I FINALLY Found

Submitted by Delaine
I dare say I’ve had an epiphany in the relationship department; a giant revelation around what I ultimately need.  And though it may seem an obvious component to you, I’m afraid  it’s something I’ve never had before.  And I can’t help but grin cause it came via a most unusual source.
Do you remember my Handsome Good Man?  He’s [...]

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 [...]

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 matter of time until the topic of sex appeared on our dinner [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 back is up and I’m feeling very territorial,” [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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