Category Archives: Dating and Relationships – Divorced Girl Smiling

What is a "real relationship?" I feel like I can answer that question because I have been in relationships that didn't really feel "real" and I've also been in "real relationships," and I can tell you, the two are very very different. I can also say ...

Feeling unheard in a relationship is one of the worst feelings in the world! It can lead a person to feeling: lonely, alone, sad, frustrated, disappointed, resentful and angry. Feeling unheard in a relationship can really cause a breakdown in communi...

I have some great dating advice, sparked by a conversation I recently had with a friend. My friend has been divorced for a couple years and recently ended a relationship that lasted for several months.   Looking back, every time I would as...

When the honeymoon phase ends, and realism sets in, it can be tempting to wonder: Wait, am I settling in my relationship? It's a legit question. After all, with the seemingly endless supply of options nowadays (cue: swipe, swipe), it can be tough...

I personally have never dated a widower, but I know a lot of men and women who have. From what they tell me, dating a widower isn't easy. Then again, neither is dating someone who is divorced. What are the differences? What are the challenges of dat...