Take Advantage of an Engagement Ring
If you have recently been through a divorce, any little thing can send you off into a tailspin of rage or pain. If you have looked down and realized that your engagement ring is still giving you that twinge, it is time to do something about it. If you don’t want to make a hasty… [Continue Reading]
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How to Find a Child-Friendly Partner Using Online Dating
Online dating is used by people from all walks of life, and of every age. If you have children and are looking to meet your soul mate, it can be hard to find the right person to share your life with. Looking online for that person, on a site such as the eHarmony dating website… [Continue Reading]
The Changing Landscape of Marriage and Divorce (Infographic)
Stephens Scown’s family and divorce solicitor Devon, top ranked by the two independent guides to the law, Chambers and The Legal 500 have highlighted emerging trends in divorce and relationships. The facts indicate the recession, Christmas and New Year period have an impact on many relationships.
Divorce, Destiny and Diamonds
It’s been a long time since I have posted on here; in fact it’s been a long time since I have thought about the ravages of divorce. I take that back, it hasn’t been that long, but now I think about it in a different way. I am one of the lucky ones, and it’s… [Continue Reading]
Batter Up!
I stepped up to the plate with all of the confidence of hitting it out of the park. I knew it was going to be a home run. I squinted up at the scoreboard, and it was a tied game. This was it. If I could pull this off, I would win this game. And… [Continue Reading]
Single Seeking Affordable Summer Vacation
In the dating world we are used to seeing ads like this one, “Attractive guy seeking quiet walks on a sandy beach.” With summer rapidly approaching, and the need for a break becoming a necessity, it can be tricky to plan your perfect summer vacation when your budget is already tight. So my ad would… [Continue Reading]
Would You Marry Someone Who Asked You To Sign A Prenup?
When first confronted with the idea of a prenup I am immediately affronted. ‘Absolutely not!’ screams the inner, insulted me.
Once I had calmed down (about three months later), I sat and considered it reasonably. I realized that my emotions were high because of three things:
I had never had a reasonable amount of money in my… [Continue Reading]
Menopause: The Second Talk
In another life, on another blog, I was fondly known as “The Hot Flash Queen,” and it wasn’t because I looked good. It was because I am in menopause — something no one likes to talk about, much less go through. So, when BlogHer presented an opportunity to talk about a new, first-of-its-kind line… [Continue Reading]
Life Lesson: Rape is NEVER a Joke
I read this post and it made me so angry that I had to link up to it and spread the word. That a woman was subjected to this type of harassment in a comedy club as a comeback to poor humor is not only appalling but abusive. I have never been over to Cookies… [Continue Reading]
Life Lesson: Don’t Be A Tattletale
Being a parent is tough, especially when you have children that tend to not get along, and nothing irks me more than when my kids are constantly telling on each other. But, my irkiness extends beyond that; I don’t like when they tell on their friends or classmates or teachers to me either. In general,… [Continue Reading]
Actions Speak Louder Than Words
“You can say sorry a million times, say I love you as much as you want, say whatever you want, whenever you want. But if you’re not going to prove that the things you say are true, then don’t say anything at all. Because if you can’t show it, your words don’t mean a thing.”
I’ve Fallen and I’m Getting Up
Nursery Rhymes, kids games and commercials keep running through my head. That is all I keep thinking about. I think about Ring Around the Rosie and falling down. I think about London Bridge and falling down. I think about Humpty Dumpty in a million pieces who couldn’t be put back together again. I think about… [Continue Reading]
