Who Pays on an Online Date?
You're single and you wanna mingle. But how much can you afford?. The online dating world has exaggerated the so-called 'first date.' Historically, you meet someone and ask them out. The man was expected to spot the tab. It was deemed proper etiquette because the guy was initiating the date.
Read full storyOpinion: Dating Red Flags for Women
Woman covered with sheer red fabricPhoto byPhoto by Airam Dato-on Love is complicated but there are simplicities in the complexities of relationships. As a former business columnist turned relationship columnist, I view relationships through the lens of a marketer. I've spent a decade in counseling and research on the topic.
Read full storyNew Year's Relationship Goals
Woman foot on mirror ballPhoto byPhoto by Юлиана Маринина:. We evaluate most aspects of our lives as the New Year approaches. But our relationships, not so much. Instead, we focus on that quintessential kiss as the clock strikes midnight. We sip cocktails and dance while we promise to get that promotion, save more money, or hit the gym.
Read full storyOpinion: Narcissism the Best Advice
Cat on benchPhoto byPhoto by Harry Cunningham @harry.digital. As a journalist, I used to write features and a business column. In the first year of my divorce, I was offered a column by one of the biggest digital outlets. The editor allowed me to pick the topic I wanted to write about.
Read full storyThe Biggest Dog Wedding Ceremony Ever
Is your pup whining to get hitched? Have they been howling for love? Are you ready to be their best mongrel or made of hound? Good news! Your canine can exchange vows, donate to charity, and help break the historic wedding record for the most doggie couples married.
Read full storyA Narcissist Doesn't Believe They're Lying
Does a narcissist believe they are lying? It's a complicated question. Those who have involved themselves with a narcissist would probably answer yes because the actions of a narcissist are deliberate.
Read full storyThe Sought-After Wedding Date of 2022
Bride with bouquetPhoto by Владимир Васильев. It turns out the most popular wedding date of 2022 is my birthday. There's a teensy bit of irony here. It's also the day my ex-husband has chosen to remarry. I know, lots to unpack, especially since I'm a columnist who's spent a decade in the counseling and research of love, relationships, and marriage.
Read full storyMarrying for Money
Bride in fur coat with orange bouquet and groomPhoto by Darya Sannikova. Economics professor Laurence Kotlikoff advocates an exchange of rings. "As an economist, I’m all for it: Marriage beats partnering long-term. I’m no expert on how to meet the love of your life; my goal is to make sure that you barter for a spouse or partner understanding the economic resources and financial obligations that you each bring to the table."
Read full storySylvester Stallone a Divorce and a Tale of 2 Dogs
A divorce and a tale of two dogs. There's plenty to unpack in Sylvester Stallone and Jennifer Flavin's divorce. Dwight the Rottweiler was the initial fall guy for their failing marriage. Stallone, ever the dog lover quickly shut these rumors down.
Read full storyOpinion: Narcissism Left Me Confused
There's a beautiful charm that masks the danger of a narcissist. It's why I held onto my marriage for too long. The exterior was captivating. It would make me temporarily forget the beast I was dealing with. Until I let my guard down or handled him the wrong way.
Read full storyAnne Heche and I Shared an Elevator
I met actress Anne Heche. It was a brief but memorable encounter while I was staying at the Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park. Heche was starring on Broadway in the revival of Twentieth Century. I was in the city on vacation and to visit relatives.
Read full storyCelebrity Divorce Lawyer Gives Insights
Don't be fooled by Laura Wasser's title as a celebrity divorce lawyer. She may represent the likes of Kim Kardashian and Kelly Clarkson but she's a force in her own right. Wasser isn't looking to be anything but herself while promoting positive change within the divorce process.
Read full storyOpinion: Newlywed Divorce Good or Bad
Bride and groom in red carPhoto by İbrahim Hakkı Uçman. I've heard of an increasing number of couples ending their marriages within a year. At first, I dismissed it. It could be a coincidence or perhaps just a few people I know. First, it was a friend's child and then another friend's child. But the younger generation around me started speaking of numerous people who've done it.
Read full storyConfidence Leads To Healthier Partners
mand and woman holding flowersPhoto by Lucas Pezeta:. There's no denying confident people make better partners. They make better friends. They have the ability to feel your pain, celebrate your joy, and see you for who you truly are. There are plenty of people who project confidence. What's more important is determining whether they are core confident.
Read full storyOpinion: The Person Who Destroys In Divorce
Person in blue jacket alone peering at the waterPhoto by Gabriela Palai: https. The Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard defamation suit ignited the conversation about divorce abuse. If you were to google divorce abuse you wouldn't find much except for links to various law firms. If you searched people destroying one another in divorce you would find other descriptors. They would refer to it as a 'messy' or 'bitter' divorce.
Read full storyEmotionally Immature Relationships
Couple on motorized bikePhoto by Anastasia Shuraeva. Is your spouse mature or immature? While my marriage was suffering my husband began uncharacteristically abusing alcohol. I would tell him to stop taking my attention away from the three people who needed it most, our children. As his behavior digressed, so did mine.
Read full storyNarcissists Are Confusing
One day my marriage counselor made a clarifying statement. "A healthy love relationship is not gauged by how I feel about him/her," he said. "But how I feel about me when I am with him/her."
Read full storyOpinion: Depp vs. Heard the One Undiscussed Topic
The Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard trial was about abuse. Yet one type of abuse was barely mentioned. And it seems to be the core of what initially ignited the defamation of Johnny Depp. As a relationship columnist, I have spent a decade in the counseling and research of marriage, abuse, and divorcing extreme personalities.
Read full storyOpinion: Amber Heard Truth or Lies
This is not a hater's article. Amber Heard doesn't deserve online malice. This is a discussion. People can offer their point of view on Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard without bullying.
Read full storyThe Relief of Ending a Relationship
Woman in field of flowers walking awayPhoto by Alexey Komissarov. Walking away from a relationship can be a relief. The angels singing, heavens parting kind of relief. You don't have to try and fix or rescue anymore. The frustration, exhaustion, and angst can subside and valuable headspace allows you to breathe again. To be present in the day-to-day.
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