Can A Sniff Make You Fall In Love?

What makes people fall in love? There is love at first site, there is friendship that leads to love. It could be someone’s laugh, or their passion for what they do, or the way they are with their kids. It could be anything. But what about how a person smells? Can that cause you to … Read more

Loyalty Outweighs Infidelity In Ray Donovan Marriage

If you are a fan of the hit Showtime series, Ray Donovan, than you’ll appreciate this week’s Love Essentially, published in the Chicago Tribune Pioneer press, about the Donovan’s marriage, and how even through infidelity they find a way to stay together. Nothing Can Touch The Donovan’s-That Includes Infidelity  by Jackie Pilossoph for Chicago Tribune … Read more

Anthony weiner sexting scandal

The Anthony Weiner Sexting Scandal: What We Can Learn About Faithfulness and Addiction

What We Can Learn From The Anthony Weiner Sexting Scandal by Jackie Pilossoph for the Chicago Tribune Pioneer Press “Strike three, you’re out!” isn’t something the Chicago Cubs are hearing much lately, but those words just hit Anthony Weiner, as the former New York congressman and mayoral hopeful recently got caught in his third sexting scandal, … Read more

How To Talk To Your Teen About Dating, Love and Sex

In honor of this time of back to school, this week’s Love Essentially addresses how to talk to your teen about dating, love and sex. It’s not easy, but here are some great tips!   7 Tips For Talking To Your Teen About Their Love Life by Jackie Pilossoph for Chicago Tribune Media Group   … Read more

The Olympics of Love: Tips On Making Sure Your Relationship Wins a Gold Medal

Watching the Olympics has certainly been motivating for me, so much so that all those golds that Phelps has been winning inspired me to write this week’s Love Essentially!   When it Comes To Your Relationship, Think Like An Olympic Champion by Jackie Pilossoph for Chicago Tribune Media Group “I think that everything is possible as … Read more

Garry Marshall Gave Us The Gift of Optimism In Love and Romance

Garry Marshall Inspired Audiences In Love And Romance by Jackie Pilossoph for Chicago Tribune Media Group When I was a fifth-grader, there was no one I envied more than Pinky Tuscadero. After all, Pinky was the Fonz’s girlfriend! What I didn’t know back then was that Pinky and Fonz’s romance in Garry Marshall’s unforgettable ’70s sitcom, … Read more

Why Your Divorce Might Be Directly Linked To Your Childhood

Things become so much more clear after the dust settles, right? When reflecting on your divorce, you might want to examine why you chose to be in a relationship that didn’t work. This will help you choose the right person in future relationships. That is the topic of this week’s Love Essentially, published in the … Read more

Happy Mother’s Day, You Hot Mom You!

In honor of Mother’s Day, this week’s Love Essentially column, published yesterday in Chicago Tribune Pioneer Press is about the importance of moms taking care of themselves and having a life outside of their kids.   Happy Mother’s Day To All The Hot Moms Out There by Jackie Pilossoph I grew up with one of those … Read more

Prince’s Love Life: How He Helped The Women He Loved

In this week’s Love Essentially column, published in the Chicago Tribune Pioneer Press, I wrote about Prince’s love life, particularly about how he helped the women he loved. The Things Prince Did For The Women He Loved  by Jackie Pilossoph Although I was a huge Prince fan during the 1980s, he sort of dropped off … Read more

Love And Relationships: Men Really Are From Mars!

In this week’s Love Essentially, published two days ago in Chicago Tribune Pioneer Press, I write about love and relationships, specifically how men and women differ in their views on the subject.   Men and Women – Polar Opposites When Talking Love and Relationships by Jackie Pilossoph Last Friday night, I had the pleasure of sitting … Read more

Marital Advice: When Your Spouse’s Parent Dies

In this week’s Love Essentially, published yesterday in Chicago Tribune Pioneer Press, I offer marital advice for that devastating time when people suffer the loss of a parent.    How to Help Your Spouse Grieve The Loss of a Parent  by Jackie Pilossoph Romantic relationships are so much easier when everything in life is going … Read more

Will My Marriage Last If There Are Big Cultural Differences?

In this week’s Love Essentially, I examine the question, “Will my marriage last if the couple has big cultural differences?”     Do Cultural Differences Affect The Odds of a Marriage Lasting? by Jackie Pilossoph I can’t wait to see “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2,” the sequel to the 2002 hit, “My Big Fat Greek … Read more