Femilift: Aimed To Give Women Better Sex

When I first heard about Femilift, I rolled my eyes, thinking that it was superficial, maybe even silly. But after learning more about it and what it can do to improve a woman’s sex life — both married and divorced women, I don’t think it’s silly at all. In fact, I think it could be … Read more

The Bachelor: I’ve Got Issues

If you happened to see last week’s episode of The Bachelor, read my Love Essentially column below, published yesterday in Chicago Tribune Pioneer Press editions. See if you agree with my issues!   Is It Possible To Love Two People At Once?  by Jackie Pilossoph Is it really possible to be in love with two … Read more

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Opposing Political Views In A Relationship: Healthy or Toxic?

Opposing political views in a relationship can be challenging. What if you are hoping for Trump to win the election, but he wants Sanders? How do you talk to each other? Is it better not to talk about it? In this week’s Love Essentially, published today in the Chicago Tribune Pioneer Press, I address this … Read more

Staying In Love: One Thing That Will Help

Staying in Love isn’t easy, especially after years and years of being together. Something Bulls rookie, Bobby Portis said in an interview was inspiring, as it made me think of something couples can do to stay in love. Here is my Love Essentially column, published two days ago in the Chicago Tribune Pioneer Press.   … Read more

Coping With A Breakup Is Never Easy-Especially If It happens This Way!

Coping with a breakup can be extremely difficult and depressing, your heart feeling like it just got stomped on. But the end of a relationship can be even worse if the person who broke up with you does it in a way that’s less than considerate. Below is my Love Essentially column, published yesterday in … Read more

Bringing Your New Love Home for Thanksgiving

In my Love Essentially column, published yesterday in Chicago Tribune Pioneer Press, I offer dating advice for those bringing home a new love to meet the family at Thanksgiving. My best wishes to all of my readers for a safe, happy holiday!!   Guess Who’s Coming To Thanksgiving Dinner?  by Jackie Pilossoph A table full … Read more

What Are Divorced Men Thinking? Playwright Tells You Through His Show

I have dated and become friends with many divorced men over the years, and I think I have a pretty good idea of some characteristics that a lot of them have.  Now, a new play is taking viewers inside the minds of divorced men. “Boys in the Basement” is an Evanston play that was written … Read more

More Same Sex Marriage Means More Same Sex Divorce

With the recent Supreme Court ruling legalizing gay marriage, I have to believe: More same sex marriage will lead to more same sex divorce. In this week’s Love Essentially, published yesterday in Chicago Tribune Pioneer Press, I explore what the ruling means for divorce, and possible ways to cope.   Gay Marriage Ruling Brings Gay … Read more

Divorce and Exercise: The Perfect Marriage

  Divorce and exercise should always be used in the same sentence, as I believe that some form of working out–whether it’s weights, intense cardio, balance and core work, or even just brisk walking-helps men and women in coping with divorce and other stressful life situations. In this week’s Love Essentially, published yesterday in Chicago … Read more

Let’s Talk About The Dad Bod

Come on…you didn’t expect a divorce site not to post a blog on The Dad Bod, did you?! In this week’s Love Essentially column, published today in Chicago Tribune Pioneer Press, I write about why I like the dad bod, along with some issues I have with it.   Conflicted Feelings on The Dad Bod … Read more

Blending Families: The Brady Bunch Made it Look Easy

Because of the Brady Bunch, did we all grow up thinking blending families was a piece of cake? If you think about it, the Brady kids got along great with each other, and with their new step parent. Ex’s or deceased spouses were never mentioned. In this week’s Love Essentially, published yesterday in Chicago Tribune … Read more

Men and Their Mommies: His Relationship With His Mom Affects Yours

I am a mom who has a son. I also have a brother, and an ex-mother-in-law, and I have to say, the mother-son relationship is very interesting to me. I truly believe that a man’s relationship with his mom has a huge impact on his romantic relationships. In this week’s Love Essentially, published yesterday in … Read more