relationship dealbreakers

Relationship Deal Breakers: What are YOURS?

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 feel like it’s better to be without the person than to stay. Relationship dealbreakers cause breakups … Read more

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Dating After You’ve Been Married: You’re Only Allowed One Carry-On Bag On Board

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), sunglasses, ticket stubs. It’s not complicated. What does this information have to do … Read more

women over 50

Women Over 50: You Mean I’m One of Them?! Here’s What I’m Thinking…

This is an article I wrote when I turned 50. I wanted to share my thoughts to other women over 50. It was originally published in the Chicago Tribune and it was in my top ten articles of most views.  Here are 50 things I’m thinking as I turn 50. Enjoy!   1. Why couldn’t … Read more

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Women Dating Over 40: What’s Up With the Bad Body Image?

This is a TRUE story that I think will help countless single or divorced women dating over 40. It has to do with getting older, body image, self-love, self-esteem, and my girlfriend who needs a good kick in the ass! Last week, she and I got invited to go on our friend’s boat. So she … Read more

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Women Dating After 50: Are We in No-man’s Land?

Jackie, I am approaching 50, and just over one year separated from my husband. As I look forward and begin to think about the possibility of future relationships, I can see that dating after 50 might be difficult. I notice that lots of people who were married for maybe 10 years or less seem to … Read more