Today I’m answering a question from a 24 year old woman who is divorced after a young marriage and is wondering if trust issues from her past are getting in the way of her new relationship. She grew apart from her husband after he pulled some things that were “inexcusable”. She now realizes she didn’t […] Read more…
Archive of ‘Relationships’ category
Giving Without Giving Yourself Up
“I think I have come to realize that you do have to work on relationships. You have to be willing to give, give, give and not always get something in return. I mean that for relationships with both men and women. The giving obviously is a reward in itself. But don’t confuse giving to a […] Read more…
40-Somethings Look Back on Valentine’s Day
I reached out to some 40-something women to recall their favorite Valentine’s Day gift or reflect on how the importance of Valentine’s Day has changed over the years. No surprise, it’s significance has little to do with the commercialized holiday that we see everywhere around us. Many women recall what a simple and sweet […] Read more…
Each Of Us Gets to Decide What Divorce Means To Us
Today I have a special guest post / answer to a recent question from a 20-something about recovering from a young, brief but painful divorce. Sarah Levitt, a entrepreneur turned business and life coach offers an insightful and poignant response. After the dissolution of her 17 year marriage Sarah came to see divorce recovery in […] Read more…
Stay or Go? A Tale of Two Cities, One Dream Job and a Relationship
Q. Currently I’m 22 and in a good relationship with my boyfriend who I have been living with for a year. I got offered a dream job in a city about 1 hour plane ride away, but my boyfriend can’t leave our current city because of his job. Should I take the job and do […] Read more…
Hey 40-somethings: give us your best Valentine’s Day story
20-somethings want to know…what is the 40:20 on Valentine’s Day? If you are a 40-something reader and want to share your wisdom, I would love to hear your input on any of the following. Answers are shared on an anonymous basis only! What was the best valentines day gift / date you ever gave/had or […] Read more…
What Red Flags Should a 20-something Look for in Dating?
Q. Dear 40-somethings: What are big red flags 20-somethings should be aware of when dating? – 20-something A. Dear 20-something: Red flags…may all be in the eye of the beholder but there are some common themes in the answers received…and there were a lot of responses! In the end, as one women pointed out, it […] Read more…
Hey 40-somethings: Any tips for getting along with your mother-in-law?
Dear married 40-somethings, What was your relationship like with your mother-in-law like? Did it change as you got older? Any tips for getting along? Read more…