Love and Money
kdillon2013-09-30T14:28:06+00:00Early in dating, I told Sean a lot of things that would never happen in our relationship. We wouldn't date seriously, exclusively, or marry. Ever, on the last one. He took it all in stride, never
Making Time to Learn and Bond
kdillon2013-09-20T12:03:28+00:00Fully embracing life and being happy has been a goal that has remained a constant in my life since the split from my ex. In fact, shortly after our separation, I made a bucket list.
Relationship Status: It’s Complicated
kdillon2013-02-25T12:08:29+00:00Before Sean and I met he had discovered a new community ten minutes from work and the same distance from his two youngest kids. The spacious, city-style brownstones are a short walk to the downtown
How to Restore Trust in a Relationship
kdillon2013-01-31T11:13:53+00:00Sean broke our wedding vows recently. The fact we aren't married yet is just a technical detail. What is important is the commitment he made, to uphold five promises, now and when he is my husband.
Twenty Years from Now
kdillon2013-01-10T12:21:09+00:00"Can you see yourself with him 20 years from now?" That's what a friend asked me after I announced becoming engaged to Sean. Without hesitation, I told her I could see being with him in
2012: In My Own Words
kdillon2013-01-02T17:07:05+00:00Tomorrow I will be sharing the top ten posts I published in 2012. It's based upon what readers liked the most of my writing effort in 2012. Today, though, I share my own review of
Saying Yes
kdillon2012-12-07T09:06:59+00:00"I am never getting married again." "There's probably only a 10% chance we will still be together at Thanksgiving." "You have no business remarrying either, Sean." "Let's promise to see that movie in December even
He’s Worth It
kdillon2012-12-06T14:10:19+00:00Readers have been on a roller coaster with me, sharing my excitement over a new relationship, and my tears at it's conclusion. I write from my heart, sharing it all. When it comes to commitment,
Memory is the Diary We All Carry About with Us
kdillon2012-06-28T08:06:43+00:00Today's guest writer is Nicole DeFelice. She is a talented writer and professional editor. Her articles about editing in the Studio30 Plus Community Blog are always popular. Nicole's writing on her own blog, Disturb the
Is Commitment Phobia a Fear of Failure?
kdillon2012-06-08T12:06:36+00:00I dodged two bullets in the last four years. I avoided a vitriolic, expensive divorce and narrowly escaped marrying someone who can only be described as the Antichrist. I am thankful daily for my good