Author: Jackie Pilossoph

In this week's Love Essentially, I feature what I think is a great book for couples. It's meant to foster conversation and bring couples closer together. Here is the article: New relationship book is all questions, no advice by Jackie Pilossoph for...

What do you do when your partner's low libido lowers your self-esteem? by Jackie Pilossoph for Chicago Tribune Media Group When two people first fall in love, we all know what typically goes on: lots of sex. Most new couples can’t get enough...

Two decades ago, when I was getting married, someone I know said to me, “If you are thinking about one of those prenuptial agreements, then you shouldn’t even be marrying the person.”   I ended up not getting a prenup and I ended up ...

I love Mother's Day, and every year we celebrate and do something fun. But honestly, I feel the privilege of being a mother every day of the year. I don't think there is a day that goes by that I don't feel immense gratitude for the two best gifts I ...

Editors note: Going through a breakup or a divorce is emotionally painful, but there are also logistical/practical difficulties that come with the end of a relationship. What I mean by that is, if you are going through a divorce or a breakup, you mig...