Q: I am 23 and going through a divorce. How do I talk about my divorce with my new boyfriend’s family? Getting divorced was a horrible thing for me when it first happened, and my heart was still broken. Now I look at my high school sweetheart and I getting married at 21, and 18 (respectively) […] Read more…
Archive of ‘Relationships’ category
The Wisdom of Mom
In honor of a beautiful Mother’s Day yesterday spent celebrating moms near and far and memories of mothers no longer here, I decided to dedicate today’s post to my mom and 10 things she has taught me. From the random and more practical to the real (it’s what came to mind this morning) I’m sure […] Read more…
It’s Not About Who Chooses You But Who You Choose
A 40-something guy recently shared with me his view on dating. A lot of women tend to go out with the guys who ask them out — the guys that are the most aggressive and approach women, be it at a bar, in line at the grocery store or at the local Starbucks. Nothing wrong […] Read more…
3 Wishes for Brides To Be
The third post today in my royal wedding trifecta. If watching the royal wedding has given you visions of grandeur, gowns and gala celebration in the planning of our own wedding, take a step back to reality. Herewith three “40-something” wishes for all those about to be wed. “Don’t get caught up in the event. […] Read more…
3 Wishes for the Prince and Princess
3 Wishes for The Prince and Princess So the ceremony is over now the journey begins for Princess Catherine and Prince William. They have a tough road in front of them navigating the marriage trail under the scrutiny of the public and the responsibility of monarchy. They will need a few things that 40-something women […] Read more…
Enjoy…Don’t Get Too Caught Up In The Fantasy
Okay so you know the rub. The royal wedding puts all the fantasies about getting married that have been imprinted on us from childhood back front and center. Dear 20-somethings…don’t get too caught up in that. Enjoy the fluff and the fashion – remember it’s not the wedding that counts. It’s not about feeling like […] Read more…
Happily Ever After Can Change
On Friday I answered a question from a 20-something asking what if it’s difficult to be single at 40. The answer was…no harder than being married at 40 and probably easier than being single in your 20s (you likely have more money than when you were younger and less responsibility than being married at 40). […] Read more…
20-Somethings Want to Know – What’s it Like Being Single at 40?
Q: Is being single in your 40s difficult? (for those 40 year olds who aren’t married)? — 20-something A: No more difficult than being married in your 40s:) — 40-something This question came in and I hesitated to answer right away because it’s a big one. It could be half the subject of my book. […] Read more…