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

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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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From Casual Dating to Serious Relationship-Can You Handle It?

Going from casual dating to a serious relationship is a huge transition. It might seem scary or uncomfortable, which is understandable. But I will say, it can also have so many wonderful benefits! I received this email from a reader: Jackie, I recently went from casually seeing someone to officially being her boyfriend. I’m wondering … Read more

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Chris Harrison Is Divorced? What? Who Knew?

I’ll never forget how excited I was to watch the final episode of the first season of The Bachelor. Would Alex Michael give the rose and propose to Amanda or Trista? I remember at the time, my now 13 year-old son was a baby, and we rushed to get him to bed so I wouldn’t … Read more

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A Son Seeks Advice For His Mom in Dealing with Divorce

I received a sweet, endearing email from a 24 year-old worried about his mom and seeking advice in helping her in dealing with divorce and being  happy again. Hi Ms. Pilossoph, My mom is the most amazing person, but she is still having a hard time dealing with divorce over 5 years later. I can’t … Read more

Tamsen Fadal: On Divorce, and “Fixing” Herself

“Self help and positive talk is great, but it doesn’t work if you can’t get out of bed,” according to Tamsen Fadal, the New York City 4 time Emmy winning journalist, entrepreneur and author, whose 2008 marriage was featured in the New York Times and whose divorce four years later landed her front and center … Read more

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My Husband Left Me: I Don’t Know How I’ll Ever Recover

Jackie, I promised to love, honor and cherish him forever & I didn’t break a promise. I would do anything for my life to rewind 4 months & for this to not be happening. I don’t understand nor can I believe that this is my life now; that my husband left me & I’m all … Read more

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Want Financial Security after Divorce? 3 Steps You Need to Take

Anyone who has ever gone through a divorce will tell you what a stressful time it is. Dealing with emotional pain, worrying about the effect the divorce it is having on your children, navigating the legal process, and managing the fear of your new life is overwhelming to say the least. Then there are the … Read more

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A Horrific Act in Marriage Can Be A Gift In Getting Over A Divorce

Getting over a divorce isn’t easy, and it takes time. But believe it or not, sometimes something horrific happens in the marriage, and thinking about it, can actually help you get over the divorce quicker. This is a story I heard from a friend of mine. This guy was married for several years with children. … Read more

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Divorced Woman says ‘Society is Putting Dating Pressure on Me’

From a reader: My friends, family and society, in general are putting dating pressure on me. Why is it almost expected that a divorced woman fall in love again, or even WANT to fall in love again? Isn’t that what got us into trouble last time?!   I don’t know how old you are, if … Read more

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Can You Be Friends With Your Ex: Is it Honestly Possible?

From a reader: Jackie, neither one of us wants to get back together, but do people ever talk to their ex’s as friends? In other words, is it possible to be friends with your ex?   When I was in my thirties, living in Boston, I dated a guy for a few months and it … Read more