Month: May 2011
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Just the Way I Am
When I reentered the dating scene last fall I started by creating a list of qualities I was looking for in a man. I also decided I would present my authentic self and be unapologetic for who I am. While I don’t know if I will ever remarry, I do know I would like to…
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Five Tips for Surviving a Breakup or Divorce
“People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in their true beauty is revealed only if there is light from within.” ~Elisabeth Kübler-Ross As I read the reports about the breakup of Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger, I have been thinking of Elin Nordegren’s…
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Hijacking Dates One Social Living Deal at a Time
“I am okay with you being our social director, but can I plan some dates too?” “But, we’re backed up on Living Social deals!” In this brief exchange, I learned two things: 1) I am dating a great guy, who has awesome taste when it comes to planning dates. And he needs to have more…
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Embracing a New Dream at Any Age
“What we call the beginning is often the end. And to make an end is to make a beginning.The end is where we start from.” ~T. S. Eliot It is an honor for me to receive a direct email from someone who shares his or her personal story and then asks for advice. I do the…
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Inspiration for People who are Separated or Divorced
It has been 29 months since separating from my husband and in 15 days our divorce will be final. Why we are divorcing is not something I will ever share in this space. My soon-to-be ex didn’t agree to blog with me and he certainly deserves his privacy. I have, however, shared how this life-changing event…
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How Great a Test Can a New Relationship Stand?
At some point in a new relationship something happens to challenge the foundation the couple is just starting to build. A few months into a relationship, it is easy to walk away if values, feelings, or interests are not aligned. It can be a slow-building realization or a specific event. Regardless, there is a moment…