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Tips on How To Talk To Kids About Sex

In this week’s Love Essentially, published yesterday in Chicago Tribune Pioneer Press, I offer tips on how to talk to kids about sex.   How to Talk To Your Kids About Sex   by Jackie Pilossoph A close friend of mine recently told me something that shocked me. She viewed the search history on her … Read more

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Marital Advice For Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux

Who better than to give marital advice to newlyweds, Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux than a bunch of divorced people? Read my Love Essentially column below, (published last Wednesday in Chicago Tribune Pioneer Press.)   Marital Advice for Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux  by Jackie Pilossoph My fascination with Jennifer Aniston began in 1995 when … Read more

Dating and Facebook: My Advice is RUN From Guy Who Wants Privacy

Dating and Facebook are two words that together can certainly cause some problems. For example, I just heard about a guy who won’t “like” any of his girlfriend’s pictures because he’s afraid his ex-wife will get upset. Then there’s a couple who just ended a long term relationship and the girl doesn’t want to post … Read more

Breast Cancer and Dating: Divorced Woman Seeks Advice

I have never written anything on the subject of breast cancer and dating, but when a friend of mine called to ask me for advice for her divorced friend who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and was starting a new relationship at the same time, I decided to offer my opinion to try to … Read more

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Love Letters: The Key To a Happy Romantic Relationship?

Maybe it’s because I’m a romance novelist and relationship writer, but I am a sucker for love letters. So, when one of my readers sent me a love letter he was planning to give his wife of 25 years, I decided I needed to write about it. Choosing a birthday gift for a spouse isn’t … Read more

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Swinger Parties: Not The Best Idea for A Divorced Woman

I’ve lived in the suburbs for 15 years. During that time, I’ve heard people talk on numerous occasions about supposed swinger parties that go on. I’m talking about men and women who are either married or in committed relationships getting together with other couples to have consensual sex with multiple partners. I’ve also been in … Read more

In Wake of Ashley Madison Hack, Jackie Joins Cheating Site

Maybe its because I’m a reporter, but hearing about the Ashley Madison hack made me want to learn more about the cheating website. So, I set up a profile to get the experience. In this week’s Love Essentially, published in Chicago Tribune Pioneer Press, I write about joining Ashley Madison, as well as alternatives to … Read more

Divorced Girl Smiling: Real Life Sex and The City?

There is no bigger fan of Sex and The City than Jackie P. I have seen every episode at least five times, I organized girl’s nights when both movies premiered, my comforter is still Calvin Klein Bamboo Shoots (same one as Carrie in her old apartment,) and at one point, the show’s opening song was … Read more

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Accountability in Relationships is the Key to Being Happy

Most couples have some kind of conflict. What I mean is, even if you have a wonderfully happy and healthy relationship, you aren’t going to agree on everything. But here’s the difference between being happy with your partner and not: the WAY you handle your disagreements. Do you fight? Argue? Give each other the silent … Read more

More Same Sex Marriage Means More Same Sex Divorce

With the recent Supreme Court ruling legalizing gay marriage, I have to believe: More same sex marriage will lead to more same sex divorce. In this week’s Love Essentially, published yesterday in Chicago Tribune Pioneer Press, I explore what the ruling means for divorce, and possible ways to cope.   Gay Marriage Ruling Brings Gay … Read more

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How Do I Meet Someone After Divorce? The Answer: Start With YOU

“How do I meet someone after divorce?” is a question I get asked almost on a daily basis. It inspires me that even after a bad marriage, men and women still crave happiness in this regard. However, what men and women don’t realize is, meeting someone isn’t dependent on how many dating sites you belong … Read more