Posted by Delaine - February 23, 2010 - Fears & Challenges, Healing, Relationships, Wisdom Gained
I dare say I’ve had an epiphany in the relationship department; a giant revelation around what I ultimately need. And though it may seem an obvious component to you, I’m afraid it’s something I’ve never had before. And I can’t help but grin cause it came via a most unusual source. Do you remember my Handsome Good Man? He’s the widower [...]
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Posted by Delaine - February 18, 2010 - Dating & Sex, Fears & Challenges, From the Dating Trenches, Relationships
No doubt today’s subject is controversial and uncomfortable for some…but I’m fielding these questions anyway: Does how much a man earns at his job affect your decision to date him or continue dating him? Or do you find such a concept offensive, shallow, and/or insulting to the meaning of True Love? After asking a few divorcing girlfriends for their honest [...]
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Posted by Delaine - February 8, 2010 - Grief/ Anger, Healing, Phases/ Stages, Surviving, Wisdom Gained
By Guest Writer, Malou I have been living a life short of a fairy tale until that fateful day last year. A job, a wonderful husband, a delightful daughter, a big house complete with a garden, a whole room dedicated just for my clothes and shoes….I was a princess!! The only thing missing was a [...]
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Posted by Delaine - February 3, 2010 - Advice, Dealing with the ex, On being alone, Support & Girlfriends, Surviving
Two months into his divorce, Mike returned home early from work one afternoon to a big surprise: his ex-wife had let herself in and was standing in his living room. “I needed to come by and pick up a few things,” she said casually. “I tried calling you earlier. Didn’t you get my message? I didn’t think you’d mind…” [...]
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Posted by Delaine - February 2, 2010 - Escaping: Books, Music, Films, Healing, On being alone
Since separating almost three years ago, my leisurely reading has been very limited and very serious. We’re talking non-fiction and self-help only. This was for a couple of reasons. First, the idea of anything make-believe or romantic repulsed me (I guess experiencing infidelity can have that effect). Secondly, I had work to do – not only in terms of piecing [...]
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