From a reader: My friends, family and society, in general are putting dating pressure on me. Why is it almost expected that a divorced woman fall in love again, or even WANT to fall in love again? Isn’t that what got us into trouble last time?! ...
Author: Jackie Pilossoph
Marital Advice: 25 Years. What’s The Secret?
As a divorce blogger, marital advice that comes from me can be taken two ways: 1. Learn from her. She knows what to do to NOT end up divorced. or 2. Why the hell is a divorced woman giving marital advice? Isn't that an oxymoron? So, when I saw this b...
Can You Be Friends With Your Ex: Is it Honestly Possible?
From a reader: Jackie, neither one of us wants to get back together, but do people ever talk to their ex’s as friends? In other words, is it possible to be friends with your ex? When I was in my thirties, living in Boston, I dated a guy fo...
Women Dating After 50: Are We in No-man’s Land?
Jackie, I am approaching 50, and just over one year separated from my husband. As I look forward and begin to think about the possibility of future relationships, I can see that dating after 50 might be difficult. I notice that lots of people who ...
Remarrying Your Ex: Can It Work?
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...
