Posted by Delaine - July 2, 2009 - Between the Sheets, Dating & Sex
Since separating from my ex-husband two years ago, I haven’t slept with many men; in fact, less than a handful. Oh – let me clarify: I mean actually sleeping with men. This has been the case for two reasons. One, I haven’t wanted to sleep beside most of them. And two, I usually have my kids at home and [...]
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Posted by Delaine - June 25, 2009 - Dating & Sex, Fears & Challenges, Healing, Longing...and Learning, Loving & Trusting, Phases/ Stages, Relationships
A close male friend of mine, one whose opinion I value greatly, keeps telling me: Gypsy (his nickname for me), you are so afraid to fall in love. You’ve built walls to protect yourself and keep men out, but you must be careful not to become your own prisoner. Immediately I get angry at him. [...]
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Posted by Delaine - May 8, 2009 - Dating & Sex, Healing, Longing...and Learning, Wisdom Gained
Laughing. Making love. Holding. Pillow talking… No, I’m not fantasizing about falling in love again. I’m imagining what it would be like to experience a weekend of ‘love without attachment.’
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Posted by Delaine - April 21, 2009 - Parenting, Single Dads, Single Moms
We hear about it all the time – this thing called “balance.” We’re told it’s something we all need and should strive for. And if we’d just get our acts together, devote the time to properly mastering the art of juggling, we’d acheive it too. But you know what I’ve never understood? How it is [...]
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