Posted by Delaine - February 27, 2012 - Between the Sheets, Concerns & Fears, Cougars & Single Moms, Dating & Sex, From the Dating Trenches, Internet Dating, Longing...and Learning, Phases/ Stages, slideshow, Support & Girlfriends, Understanding Men/Women, Women's Sexuality
On the heels of recent letters I’ve received from divorced women – many who’d just finished reading my memoir – it really struck me how we all share many of the same fears and challenges as we attempt to date after divorce: How do I know I’m ready, how do I handle rejection, how do [...]
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Posted by Delaine - September 25, 2011 - Midlife Divorce, Social Barriers & Change, Support & Girlfriends
At 66 years old, my mom is a real firecracker. This woman has so much energy, she makes 20 year olds look like slugs. But much more than that, mom is confident. She’s generous beyond belief. She’s sexy. Has taken great care of herself. And she spends her days either working 10 hour shifts in the hospital or [...]
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Posted by Delaine - July 11, 2011 - Dating & Sex, From the Dating Trenches, Internet Dating, Support & Girlfriends
K, I mean no disrespect towards men in writing today’s article. Truly – cross-my-heart - I love you men and I adore almost everything about you. But sometimes, gosh darnit, us grown women have to have a laugh at your expense. Case in point, this past weekend at lunch with two of my gfs. I [...]
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Posted by Delaine - May 8, 2011 - Deciding to Stay or Go, Support & Girlfriends, Surviving
At some in a relationship or marriage, we sit across from our partner and wonder where the romance and passion went… Remember back when he’d wine and dine you and go the extra mile just to see you smile? How he was keen to only put that best foot forward, and how special you felt [...]
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Posted by Delaine - February 28, 2011 - Legal Matters, Support & Girlfriends, Surviving
Smart. Well-informed. A ’no- BS’ kind of dame. This is the type of girlfriend I think every divorcing woman needs in her corner as she navigates divorce. Especially if the divorce has gotten tense…and the ex is a dirty fighter. I don’t think it’s the only kind of friend or support we need; there are those whose primarily listen, those who make us forget, those [...]
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Posted by Delaine - January 22, 2011 - Healing, On being alone, Support & Girlfriends
Written by Kathryn Michaels. I’ve been divorced for about a year. We had no kids so it was basically a clean break, if that is even possible. My heart was shattered into a million fragmented pieces, and a lot of those pieces are just now starting to heal. Mostly I feel like I’m in a good [...]
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