I had never heard of collaborative divorce until a few years ago. In fact, if I wasn’t the writer of this blog, I probably still wouldn’t know what it was. But collaborative divorce is becoming more and more well-known and well received, because it’s a way to get divorced that offers a better outcome for … Read more
If you are dating a playboy or you aren’t sure, this is a great article for you. Published today in the Chicago Tribune Pioneer Press, this week’s Love Essentially is about playboys and why women either love them or why they run from them. Enjoy! How Do Women Really Feel About Playboys? by Jackie Pilossoph for … Read more
People cope with divorce in many different ways. There are good coping mechanisms and bad coping mechanisms. One good one for me, not just in divorce but in any stressful or difficult situation has been music. I find that putting on some tunes has many benefits. Different songs transport me back to all different times … Read more
Read my advice column, Love Essentially, where I offer advice to a woman having marital problems due to her sister-in-law, who is living with them. Three Is A Crowd For This Married Couple And His Sister by Jackie Pilossoph for Chicago Tribune Pioneer Press Marriage isn’t easy. Just ask a married person. Even the happiest of … Read more
Marriage advice on a divorce website? Of course! I’m posting this article for those thinking of separating or those whose marriages might be in trouble. It is meant to either give you ideas on how to make your marriage better, or to help you face reality that maybe it’s time to make a change. 9 … Read more
This is a piece I wrote, intended for young women who think they found Mr. Right and who are now waiting for him to pop the question. 12 Tips For Women Waiting For That Perfect Diamond Ring by Jackie Pilossoph for Chicago Tribune Pioneer Press From the time we are little girls, women are shown … Read more
People’s first reaction to hearing about a couple sleeping in separate bedrooms is to assume they are headed for divorce. While that might be true for some couples, there is an overwhelming number of couples who are sleeping in separate bedrooms for another reason: snoring and other sleep issues that might keep the other person … Read more
I recently began tracking my kids’ phones and it got me thinking, if I was married, how would I feel about tracking my husband’s phone? One one hand, tracking a spouse’s phone would probably give a person peace of mind. On the other hand, it could create all kinds of trust issues. “Why were you … Read more
Thinking about your teen or pre-teen watching a show about suicide, with scenes in it about bullying, rape, drinking, and drunk driving can be really really scary. I’m referring to the new Netflix drama, 13 Reasons Why; a show that almost every kid I know is watching, with or without his or her parent knowing. … Read more
While it’s really hard to become an empty nester when your kids go college, it can also be difficult if they graduate and move back in without a job or any kind of direction. Below is my Love Essentially column that offers advice on how to talk to and deal with recent college grads, as … Read more
I have a dating tip that has to do with what I call “gift wrapping yourself.” What I mean by that is, you and your first date could really really be right for each other, but he or she never got past the fact that there was no physical attraction. Not because you aren’t good … Read more
When a parent dies, there are many emotions felt, and the devastating experience is different for everyone. One thing I did not expect to feel when my dad died a few weeks ago was anger. I found myself absolutely furious at trivial issues, and if something didn’t go perfectly well, I was all bent out … Read more
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