Category Archives: Dating and Relationships – Divorced Girl Smiling

In my Love Essentially column, published yesterday in Chicago Tribune Pioneer Press, I offer dating advice for those bringing home a new love to meet the family at Thanksgiving. My best wishes to all of my readers for a safe, happy holiday!! &...

In honor of Veterans Day, this weeks Love Essentially is dedicated to offering relationship advice for military couples. Debbie Maraia, a military spouse offers tips on how to cope with deployment. How To Love A Soldier  by Jackie Pilossoph Re...

What is a relationship deal breaker? Relationship deal breakers are things that someone isn't willing to tolerate in the relationship; something that they can't live with, something that they don't want to live with, and/or something that makes it fe...

While recently taking a walk on a beautiful, tree-lined path in my neighborhood, I ran into a dear friend – a 79-year-old Italian native, Catholic woman, who for years and years has heard the trials and tribulations of my love life. We got to talki...

I can honestly say that for every single flight I go on, the items in my ONE permitted carry-on bag consist of the following: computer, phone charger, wallet, phone, Xanex, jewelry case, lipstick, keys, playing cards (if I'm traveling with the kids),...