This is an article I wrote that was published in Huffington Post yesterday. It addresses the reason “Why women cheat on their husbands.” The Real Reasons Women Cheat by Jackie Pilossoph I’ll never forget the day I had lunch with a friend of mine, who brought along three of her divorced girlfriends, none whom I’d … Read more
Wait till you read the comment below that Divorced Girl Smiling received from a divorced woman. I want to use her story to offer what I think is valuable divorce advice. I’m reading all your stories and some of have very valid points but some do not. I can only speak from my own experience … Read more
Couples who are going through fertility treatments often end up with problems in the bedroom. I address this in my “Love Essentially” column this week, published in Chicago Tribune Pioneer Press. Infertility Treatment Can Take the Sizzle Out of Sex by Jackie Pilossoph Sex is meant to be exciting and fun, and a way for … Read more
Wait till you read this email from a woman thinking about separating. Together for 11 years, married for 10, 6 year old child. My husband’s excuse for not being a good husband or partner is that his father didn’t treat his mom nice. And nobody told him he treats me like shit. It wasn’t all … Read more
It is hard to believe that it’s been two years since I launched Divorced Girl Smiling. An idea that began on the balcony of my parent’s Florida home, when my then 86 year-old dad said, “You should write about divorce,” my little divorce blog has blossomed into a brand that in my heart I feel … Read more
This might come as a surprise, but I’ve never been a huge fan of Valentine’s Day. Don’t get me wrong. I love romantic gestures and the idea of giving someone you love a gift. But, I think the holiday puts a lot of pressure on couples to buy flowers and chocolates for Valentine’s Day and … Read more
A cheating spouse is something that is devastating to a marriage, and it changes everything. But while many people assume cheating automatically means you are headed to divorce court, my “Love Essentially” column (published today in Chicago Tribune Media Group papers) shows otherwise–that couples CAN survive cheating! Cheating Doesn’t Always Mean It’s Over by Jackie Pilossoph … Read more
In my Love Essentially column, published two days ago in Chicago Tribune Media Group papers, I give dating, marriage and divorce advice that could lead to a better love life in 2015, if you’re willing to make these New Year’s resolutions. Try These New Year’s Love Resolutions by Jackie Pilossoph Typical New Year’s … Read more
Divorce at Christmas and other holidays is tough for anyone. Family traditions are gone, loneliness is magnified, the pressure to have fun is felt, and watching the kids is gut-wrenching. Read this divorced mom’s story about divorce at Christmas: My husband of 17 years decided to leave the kids and I for a woman he … Read more
“How do you know if you love someone is the question I answer in this article in response to a reader: Jackie, I have been dating a woman for four years now. She has a lot of problems with her adult son, who is autistic. He is college educated, but recently lost a job he … Read more
Having trouble in healing after divorce? This reader is: I My ex husband and I were together for 8 years when he told me he wasn’t happy and that he was done. I tried marriage counseling and he put no effort into it. How do I get over all of this hurt? I mean to love … Read more
Family celebrations can feel like a nightmare when you are getting divorced. The anticipation of the event can feel stressful, the actual event can feel awkward and uncomfortable, and instead of looking forward to what should be a happy occasion, you find yourself dreading it. Here are some examples of family celebrations that might stress … Read more
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