Loser Magnet
It has only been a month since I went on a date and I’m starting to feel the urge to pick up the pipe again and try a different approach to online dating. I’m not sure why. It didn’t go…
Chemistry
Remember that feeling you got the first time you met someone that you had instant chemistry with? Your palms sweat, your heart beats a little faster… you try to remain cool, but you can’t stop smiling in their presence and…
Sex After Divorce
This three letter word holds so much power, doesn’t it? Sex is what connects and bonds a relationship together and sex is what can tear a relationship apart. Traditionally, when you enter into a relationship you promise to only have…
The “D” Word
A day in the life of a divorced woman is a blend of empowerment and complete helplessness. The other day I felt like a complete bad ass when I fixed my garage door, cleaned my entire house, mowed the lawn,…
Another Lesson Learned
I just finished reading a great article from the Wall Street Journal titled, “Divorcé’s Guide to Marriage” by Elizabeth Bernstein. The first line in this article reads, “Want great marriage advice? Ask a divorced person.” I thought, ‘this is so…
Breaking Open
This is the title to one of the chapters in my book and I realized that it is one of the most important. Looking at the journey I have been on over the last five years, I see now that…
Top 5 Myths About Being a Single Mom
I definitely hit a low point this week. My car radiator blew and a myriad of other things needed to be repaired which drained my already depleted bank account. It was just another blow that had me unraveling and falling…
Don’t Be Bitter Be Better
Okay, so rule number one when dating after divorce or a break-up is never talk about your ex. It’s really never a good idea. Especially in the beginning. If the person you’re on a date with asks you about them,…
Seriously Dude?
What is wrong with men these days, seriously?? Sorry to all the good men reading this little rant of mine, but others in your gender are just plain stupid sometimes. (I know; I know so are others in my gender…
Another One Bites The Dust
Dun, dun, dun….another one bites the dust. This is my new theme song obviously because the third date with the last dude was a total dud. Call me picky, but if I’m on a date and I’m looking at the…