Posted by Delaine - December 27, 2010 - Infidelity, Surviving
It’s something I bet Tiger Woods wished he’d had - and something everyone, including cheaters, can now take advantage of. It’s called TigerText. And it can kill embarassing text messages or ‘evidence’ – forever. Released in February 2010 by California start-up, X Sigma Partners, TigerText is an iPhone application that enables users to set a lifespan on messages [...]
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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 - September 16, 2010 - Infidelity, Loving & Trusting, Relationships, Surviving
Have you ever observed a woman sinking deeper and deeper into a bad relationship and know that it is not your job to intervene? What if this woman was with your ex-husband? Take Carrie as an example. The relationship she is currently involved in has ‘Destructive’ written all over it – but either she’s too naïve [...]
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Posted by Delaine - August 11, 2010 - Abuse, Surviving
The most dangerous time for a woman in an abusive marriage is when she tries to leave him - that’s when close to 50% of violent crimes are committed, including homocide. And to drive this point home, American rapper Eminem (with Rihanna) doesn’t mix words in his dramatic new release, Love The Way You Lie. The rage, the regret, the control [...]
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Posted by Delaine - August 9, 2010 - Dating & Sex, From the Dating Trenches, Internet Dating
So I spent the wee hours of last Monday night having a ‘private party’ with just me, a bottle of wine, and Alanis Morrisette. Of course, she was just playing on youtube… but I’ll tell you, the music from her album, Jagged Little Pill, sure did hit the spot – especially the song, Ironic. For you see, further [...]
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