Today is Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year for Jewish people. Known as the day of atonement, it is the day to ask God for forgiveness for all your sins. In other words, it is a time for confessions. It is a solemn day, yet there is joy in it because Jews believe … Read more
Life can be hard. There’s no doubt about it. Everyone has problems every single day–large and small. But too much whining and complaining can make everything worse, including your love life. That is the subject of this week’s Love Essentially column, published in the Chicago Tribune Pioneer Press. Complaining: The Fastest Way To Ruin … Read more
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
He wants sex all the time and she doesn’t. It’s such a typical scenario. That said, the opposite can be true in relationships too, where she wants sex more often and he doesn’t. Sex in a serious relationship or a marriage is a complex issue with so many factors that come into play. And, the … Read more
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
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
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
While recently taking a walk on a beautiful, tree-lined path in my neighborhood, I ran into a dear friend – a 79-year-old Italian native, Catholic woman, who for years and years has heard the trials and tribulations of my love life. We got to talking about faith and romance. So when she asked about my … Read more
Who better than to give marital advice to newlyweds, Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux than a bunch of divorced people? Read my Love Essentially column below, (published last Wednesday in Chicago Tribune Pioneer Press.) Marital Advice for Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux by Jackie Pilossoph My fascination with Jennifer Aniston began in 1995 when … Read more
Maybe its because I’m a reporter, but hearing about the Ashley Madison hack made me want to learn more about the cheating website. So, I set up a profile to get the experience. In this week’s Love Essentially, published in Chicago Tribune Pioneer Press, I write about joining Ashley Madison, as well as alternatives to … Read more
As a divorce blogger, marital advice that comes from me can be taken two ways: 1. Learn from her. She knows what to do to NOT end up divorced. or 2. Why the hell is a divorced woman giving marital advice? Isn’t that an oxymoron? So, when I saw this blog post by Lisa Kaplin … Read more
Couples who are going through fertility treatments often end up with problems in the bedroom. I address this in my “Love Essentially” column this week, published in Chicago Tribune Pioneer Press. Infertility Treatment Can Take the Sizzle Out of Sex by Jackie Pilossoph Sex is meant to be exciting and fun, and a way for … Read more
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