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15 Reasons Single Men Over 40 Prefer Dating Women Their Age

If you are a woman dating over 40, it can seem really scary in the sense that you might think single men over 40 only want to date younger women. Well, guess what? I interviewed 5 single men over 40, asking them about dating, and what aged women they prefer. Guess what they all said? … Read more

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Inside the Mind of a Recently Separated 40 Something Woman

It’s pretty common for a recently separated woman to drop at least 10 pounds pretty quickly. Think about it. She gets upset and is unable to eat frequently, she’s stressed about the unknown, the attorney fees, and how her children are doing. She might be thinking she has to go back to work. She doesn’t … Read more

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You’re One Beautiful Divorced Girl! 15 Self-Confidence Boosters

This article comes from the bottom of my heart. Being newly separated or newly divorcedcan play a huge role when it comes to self-confidence. Going through a divorce can cause even someone with normally great self-esteem to have self-doubt and insecurities. The good news is, the lack of self-confidence is temporary a lot of times.  … Read more

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7 Great Tips For Women Dating After 40

Anyone who is dating after 40 will attest to the fact that it can be really challenging for many reasons. These include anything from juggling kids’ schedules to the insecurities and fear that come with divorce and just being older, in general.   Below is a video blog in which I asked a few women … Read more

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3 Ways To Boost Your Body Image

Do you ever look in the mirror and focus on a particular body part you are unhappy about and then start to be hypercritical and notice and worry about other parts of your body too? You wish your bum wasn’t quite as big in those jeans and then you notice your thighs and the wrinkles … Read more

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A Falling Out With A Girlfriend: It Really Hurts

Ask any woman and she will tell you that having a fight and/or a falling out with a girlfriend often times hurts much worse than a romantic breakup. Women adore our girlfriends, yet our friendships are tested from time to time by outside factors and life changes that are constantly taking place. And when two … Read more

Say Hello To Your Authentic Self

This is an amazing piece by Dr. Baruch Halevi about the importance of saying hello to your authentic self, and good-bye to your inauthentic self. Your Inauthentic Self Is A Real Bitch…Why You Should Speak Your Truth And Kick Her To The Curb By Baruch Halevi Whenever I go to Starbucks I pretty much have … Read more

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Women Over 40: Do You Love Your Body? You Better!

I seriously cannot remember a single time in my life when I haven’t critiqued my body – either positively or negatively while catching a glimpse of it in the mirror. There have been times I spotted things that made me gasp, like a new wrinkle, some pronounced varicose veins or a larger than usual muffin … Read more

My 30-Day Divorce Detox

Today is February 2nd-just over a month into 2016. The novelty of the new year has probably worn off, with many of our new year’s resolutions already broken. But that’s OK! The way I see it, the dreary darkness of winter is the perfect time to give yourself a detox.   I’m not talking about … 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

Dad Bod Trend Sparks Backlash: Isn’t Mom Bod Just as Hot?

The dad bod trend is a craze that celebrates the cuteness of men with big bellies. But I got to thinking, is the trend really fair to Mrs. Dad Bod? In this week’s Love Essentially, published yesterday in Chicago Tribune Pioneer Press, I address the Mom Bod, and the reason it should be celebrated, too! … Read more