I often get the question from 20-somethings, “How do you know that you have met the one?” Sometimes it’s about knowing when someone is not the one. Most women wish they’d spent less time on the wrong guys in their 20’s. How do you avoid wasting time in the wrong relationship? And more importantly, when […] Read more…
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Marriage, Money and Magic Carpet Rides: The Innocent Spouse
I had the pleasure of interviewing Carol Joynt, author of Innocent Spouse (from Crown Publishers) and Emmy-winning network news producer. The book tells the story of her surviving and surmounting a series of “life avalanches” prompted by her husband’s sudden death and “financial infidelity.” When her husband died unexpectedly Carol discovered that he owed the IRS […] Read more…
The 40-Something Guide to Getting Over the 1st Heartbreak
Today we have a 20-something question on getting over the first heartbreak, something almost all humanity has experienced and it never gets easier. How do we move on? A side note: Anyone can submit a question through “Ask Advice” button above. The idea is to provide a variety of answers and perspectives from 40-something women […] Read more…
Valuing Friends — Find the No Judgement Zone
On deck for this weekend: a gathering of college roommates in NYC. That means lots of laughter, living, catching up, cocktails, and camaraderie. Yes they need nurturing, but the magic of some friendships is that no matter how long you go without connecting, the distance melts away when you get together. Herewith, an ode to friends. […] Read more…
Flash Friday: What’s the 40:20 on Dating in the Workplace?
Welcome to the first Flash Friday. On the first Friday of every month Molly Ford of Smart, Pretty and Awkward and I will answer a question from both the 20-something and 40-something perspective. The question today: What is your advice on relationships in the workplace? FLASH FORWARD: Molly’s 20-Something Advice: For many 20-somethings, your twenties […] Read more…
Living Together, Fighting Together
Yesterday I was talking with a 40-something about the analogies between starting a new business and starting a relationship. We got a little more into the relationship side of things when she made the comment that it’s just living with someone that is hard…not necessarily marriage or partnership. Just trying to meld your life with […] Read more…
On Getting More Than You Dreamed
Friday I did a post on Lindsay Siegel and her journey on learning that life is short…and when you come face to face with losing it all, you realize there is nothing to lose by going for your dreams. I was introduced to Lindsay by MeiMei Fox…who ironically did a post on Friday on her […] Read more…
Don’t Assume You Are On The Same Page in a New Relationship
There has been an on-going conversation here about when do men grow up and is that the same thing as when do they want to commit. I have had a few posts on this in the past month and many conversations have ensued as a result, with both women and men. Many people say it […] Read more…