Have you seen this quote? “The worst part about being lied to is knowing that you were not worth the truth.” I saw that in a recent Facebook post by a friend who found out her husband lied to her about his internet use and the kinds of sites he was visiting (I’ll let you […]
7 MORE Relationship Red Flags for Dating a Divorced Man
If you found the previous article on relationship red flags for dating the divorced man helpful, here are seven more red flags that you should keep a look out for if you are trying to choose relationships that will have the greatest likelihood of success and happiness. Raise your relationship red flag radar if: He […]
There IS A “Happiness Pill” and These Are the Ingredients
“I wish there were a happy pill” a reader said after describing the really tough situation she was experiencing in her health and relationships. It got me thinking. Finding happiness is a buzz word these days. It probably sells millions of self-help books a year. But the success of happiness books is also a testament […]
5 Ways to Reconnect with Your Wholeness
“It must have been something I did or said or didn’t do…” For many of us, when something goes wrong at work or in our relationships – when something triggers our fears – it is easy to internalize the problem…and then mull over and over again in our minds how the scene should have gone. […]
7 Relationship Red Flags When Dating a Divorced Man
I believe that every relationship is different, which is why it upsets me when I see articles that make blanket statements about men (or women) and what you “should” do in your relationship. It’s like those articles that say something to the effect of “divorced men make great partners because they know how to commit […]
15+ Important Questions to Consider When Dating a Separated, Divorced, or Divorcing Man
Unfortunately (or fortunately…depending on how you look at it), there is no simple mathematical equation, or test, or quiz that can predict whether or not your relationship will be a lasting success. Our life is an experience—not a foregone conclusion (and that’s a good thing!). But the more aware you are of what, potentially, you’re […]
The Smart Girl’s Guide to Dating a Divorced (or Divorcing) Man [FREE GUIDE]
Am I ultimately going to be happy with him? Is this relationship going to be fulfilling for me in the long term? I know these are really big questions when we’re considering someone as a possible long-term partner. Those, among other questions, were the hard questions that I grappled with before deciding to commit to […]
36 Questions to Help You Decide Whether You Should Stay or You Should Go
The truth is, there are no hard and fast rules about compatibility, and whether you should stay or go. Unless, of course, you’re in an abusive relationship—In which case, there is NEVER a reason to stay if you are being physically or emotionally abused. But what if you’re experiencing challenges in your relationship and are […]
What to Expect When Dating a Divorced Dad
Regardless of what stage of divorce he is in, there are always potential long-term realities to be aware of when dating a divorced man or a divorced man with children. Not every divorce or relationship has these qualities, but they are things to consider as you think about whether you want to be with him […]
The Truth about Death, Loss, and Regaining Our Joy
It was the Saturday after Thanksgiving and I’ll never forgot the sound of my sister’s voice when she called. “Melissa, did you hear?” she said in a slow, hushed tone. My mind raced. Maybe grandma was in hospital again. Or something horrible happened to one of our friends. “Milo died.” she said. “What?” And then […]