Finding a new relationship after divorce or a break-up is often a wonderful addition to our lives. But, in starting any new relationship, there are inevitable deep waters that we encounter and there are common mistakes that we make in learning how to...
Category Archives: Dating and Relationships – Divorced Girl Smiling
The Importance Of Asking For What You Want In A Relationship
A huge issue in a faltering romantic relationship is when one or both people stop communicating effectively. One aspect of this is when instead of coming out and asking for things they want, hold everything inside and then become angry and resentful ...
Are You In An Abusive Relationship?
Last night was the Super Bowl, so today seemed like an opportune time to publish this post, written by an anonymous author who was in an abusive relationship. I know, I know... it's a myth that Super Bowl Sunday spikes the highest incidence of dom...
A Divorced Woman’s Really Bad Date
One of my friends recently began online dating after divorce. She met a guy on Bumble a couple weeks ago and they went out last weekend. Turns out, it was a pretty bad date. I tell her story and offer my advice in this week's Love Essentially. When ...
Why Is America Obsessed With The Bachelor, Colton And His Virginity?
Yes, once again I have gotten myself into a love hate relationship with the Bachelor. There I sit, every Monday night watching the show with my teenage daughter--that's part of the love (to spend time with her) rolling my eyes half the time, and tear...