Posted by Delaine - August 20, 2011 - Between the Sheets, Dating & Sex
It’s a question many ladies get asked by a sexual partner, either prior to having sex, or immediately afterwards: “When was the last time you had sex?” And though your partner has a right to be curious, it may not be a question you want to answer. Maybe you had sex only a few weeks [...]
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Posted by Delaine - October 7, 2010 - Between the Sheets, Dating & Sex, Women's Sexuality
We enjoyed each other for hours. And it was as wonderful as the other four times we’d been together. Passionate. Intense. Deep. Stress-relieving. But as I lay snuggled against him in the aftermath, eyes closed, brain off in Post-Orgasmic Wonderland, I suddenly heard: “I love you, Delaine.” My eyes flew open. Did I imagine that? Oh God, on no, he actually [...]
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Posted by Delaine - October 6, 2010 - Dealing with the ex, Parenting, Single Dads, Single Moms, Social Barriers & Change, Surviving
“EX-husband,” “EX-wife,” “The EX.” The term “ex” is one we all use after divorce, in both our written and oral communications. It’s something we don’t give much thought to either – it’s just part of the English language, right? But have you ever noticed how you feel when say it? What about when someone ELSE uses it in conversation? Cause [...]
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Posted by Delaine - June 3, 2009 - Children, Parenting, Single Dads, Single Moms, Surviving
I love my kids more than life itself. And since getting divorced, I’ve worked hard to ensure they not only adjusted, but thrived. But sometimes life circumstances have beaten me down. And my kids have seen me cry. They’ve seen me stare out the window. They’ve seen the shell of a woman named mom [...]
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Posted by Delaine - May 19, 2009 - Dating & Sex, From the Dating Trenches
When I’m out on a first date with a man, I pay attention to how my date treats the server. I notice: Is he friendly? Does he use good manners? And, if the server is grumpy, how does he deal with it?
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Posted by Delaine - March 25, 2009 - Advice, Healing
Divorce can easily feel like a drawn-out death. And like an actual death, one must not only go through the grief cycle (bargaining, denial, anger, depression, acceptance) – one must ALSO begin to rebuild. So today, due to the number of letters I’ve received from people looking for resources, I’m spotlighting two Golden Tools I [...]
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