Author: Jackie Pilossoph

Today is my birthday and I have decided that I am going to be present. I’m 53 today, and I want to share some thoughts on how to be present and what that means to me.   A few months ago, I was having an argument with someone and he said,...

When it comes to being happy in a relationship, there are certain components necessary, such as being able to laugh together, liking each other, being kind to each other, and having a healthy sex life. But there's one key component that I think feeds...

When I read in the news about Robert Redford retiring, I decided to celebrate him and his movies--mainly his romances, in this week's Love Essentially.   There's Nothing Like Those Robert Redford Romances by Jackie Pilossoph for Chicago...

When I was going through my divorce, I had the feeling that most divorced couples were still doing the traditional custody arrangement, where Mom has the kids during the week, and Dad gets them one night a week and every other weekend. Especially in ...

It's hard enough when you find out your husband cheated. But what if you found out your husband cheated with your best friend? I can't even imagine, and actually, it happens so much more often than people think. I sat down with therapist, Debra Alper...