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Dysfunction in Relationships-Is There an Epidemic?
Lately it seems like every woman I know has either gone through a break up, is in an unhealthy relationship, or is struggling to get out of a bad situation with a man…including yours truly who recently went though yet another break up with an ex.
One friend found out her husband was cheating on her. [...]
Taking the Path of Least Resistance
Truth, they say, is a bitter pill to swallow. I have no idea who “they” is, but I’m believing them right at the moment. The truth, it seems, has smacked me cold in my face. I’ve written a lot about how failed relationships are anything but and about how having been married multiple times is [...]
Opening Ourselves Up for Heartbreak…Again
There’s almost nothing harder than watching someone you love get hurt. If you’re a parent, you know that it’s absolutely heart wrenching when your kids are in pain and there’s absolutely nothing you can do. That feeling of helplessness is one of the worst there is. We would stop at nothing to keep it from [...]
It’s About Respect Baby!
Perhaps Aretha Franklin said it best, “All I want you to do for me is give it to me when you get home.” The truth is that respect is one of the most important components of a successful relationship.
I was having a conversation the other day with my girl G. She was bothered by the [...]
Today Really IS the First Day of the Rest of My Life
It’s been a rough couple of months. Rough enough that a friend recently asked if there was a big, dark cloud following me around. From the vaca from hell to the break up to some life altering news I got a couple of days ago. it’s starting to feel like that cloud might never dissapate. [...]
When Relationships Become Too Much Work
You hear it over and over….relationships take work. But I was catching up on the shows piling up on DVR and Ben on “The Secret Life of an American Teenager,” said something pretty smart. He doesn’t understand why relationships have to be work and I have to say that I agree with him. Why can’t [...]
Why Men Don’t Love Women Who Love Cats
You may remember that Auntie Gwen, in her guest post last week, said it’s a bad idea to tell men you have cats as some men think women who have cats should be avoided. It made me wonder. Why is it exactly that men have a problem with cats and do they really avoid dating [...]
Auntie Gwen’s How Not to Date Guide-Guest Post
By Auntie Gwen
I couldn’t resist this one, and before anyone who’s googled in gets humpty, I’m not an expert, so this should be read with a light sprinkling of tongue in cheek but you don’t need a full dose of bitter irony for it.
I became single for the second time at the age of forty, [...]
Same Shit, Different Wedding
When I was 4 my best friend, Tristan, and I decided that we would get married. I would wear a dress like the one in this coloring book we had and he would wear a pair of pants that we also saw in the coloring book. Strange, yes, but we were only 4! Well, we [...]
How Facebook Can Help You Catch a Liar and a Cheater
Gone are the days of finding lipstick on his collar to catch a cheater. You no longer have to listen in on phone calls or follow him to catch him in a lie or another woman’s bed. Hell, you don’t even have to hire a professional. All you need is a good eye and a [...]
