What’s the cause of divorce? There are several. In my Love Essentially column, published yesterday in Chicago Tribune Pioneer Press I address sweatpants as an indirect cause. Do You Sweatpants Really Cause Divorce? by Jackie Pilossoph I have always been a huge fan of actress, Eva Mendes. I loved her adorable performances in Stuck on … Read more
A cheating spouse is something that is devastating to a marriage, and it changes everything. But while many people assume cheating automatically means you are headed to divorce court, my “Love Essentially” column (published today in Chicago Tribune Media Group papers) shows otherwise–that couples CAN survive cheating! Cheating Doesn’t Always Mean It’s Over by Jackie Pilossoph … Read more
In my Love Essentially column, published two days ago in Chicago Tribune Media Group papers, I give dating, marriage and divorce advice that could lead to a better love life in 2015, if you’re willing to make these New Year’s resolutions. Try These New Year’s Love Resolutions by Jackie Pilossoph Typical New Year’s … Read more
In my “Love Essentially” column, published yesterday in Sun-Times Media local papers,I give relationship advice for the holidays that involves minimizing in-law drama. Not only is this something you need to read if you feel you are constantly on thin ice with your in laws, but it will make your holidays so much smoother and … Read more
In my “Love Essentially” column, published yesterday in Sun-Times Media local, I offer relationship advice as it pertains the upcoming “Sweetest Day” (which is tomorrow.) Not particularly a fan of Sweetest Day, here are some really “sweet” things you can do for your spouse that don’t involve sugar, and that won’t cost you a dime! … Read more
In this week’s “Love Essentially,” published yesterday in Sun-Times Media local, I give relationship advice that has to do with the importance of a couple’s commonalities. The column starts with a letter I received: Dear Jackie, I love playing in the Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band. Apparently, so do others, including six married couples! One couple … Read more
In this week’s Love Essentially, published yesterday in Sun-Times Media Local, I write about how cancer affects relationships, touching on everything from commitment, romance, sex and true love. The Impact of Cancer on Commitment, Romance, Sex & True Love by Jackie Pilossoph I feel like every week, I get a call from someone who asks, “Did … Read more
What would you do if you found a great guy (or girl), who you adored, and who your kids LOVED, but when it was just the two of you, you had zero interest in taking your clothes off? In other words, there was no passion. That’s what I address in this week’s “Love Essentially” column, … Read more
In my “Love Essentially” column published today in the Sun-Times Media local publications, I respond to a reader’s e-mail regarding a guy she met on one of the dating websites, who she really likes. There’s one red flag: his profile is still active on the site! Here’s my advice to her. Jackie, “I dated … Read more
Everyone argues. Let’s be honest. Even the happiest couples fight. But there are certain things you can say that are sure to start an argument with your spouse. Saying the wrong thing could make the difference between a minor disagreement and a major battle! Here are 10 things to say to your spouse that … Read more
There is no law that says you have to be in a relationship, but in my opinion, it’s human nature to want to find love and monogamy. Here’s some relationship advice you can take or leave, but if you haven’t been in a relationship for awhile, you might want to consider this. The reason you … Read more
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