Divorced for six years, my best friend MaryBeth, a 61-year-old doctor, reluctantly made her third entry into Match.com. “I found this guy,” she said. “He says he’s 58 and he […]
This morning as I was walking from the subway, a fabulously dressed woman in her early 30s paused briefly and said to me, “I love your style! You look so […]
The dreaded, difficult “relationship talk.” By now, we’ve all had them, and they’re still hard to navigate. Whether they’re about money, sex or family issues, these talks make problems at […]
I’ll admit it: After my divorce, I checked my former spouse’s Facebook page every morning. It was downright self-destructive to my recovery. The self-pity party it wrought for the entire […]
It’s 3 a.m. Are you up? Welcome to Club Insomnia. I’m a member as well – and we’re in good company. Other insomniacs include George Clooney, Sandra Bullock, Madonna, Simon […]
“Best friends forever”: It’s a phrase can get pushed to the limits when you’re the go-to support person for a devastated friend after her divorce. Initially, you’re right by her […]
I was frozen, the proverbial deer in the headlights, when I watched my attorney trot away from the courtroom tossing a casual, “Good luck! You’ll be fine!” over her shoulder. […]
After my divorce, it seemed like every one of my loyal supporters told me to adopt an “attitude of gratitude.” I understood the concept and appreciated their help, but I […]
Last night, I dreamt I was alone with a scary, grubby man. He handed me a knife and said I had to kill his dog before I could go home. […]
Dr. Maya Angelou: Her Latest Re-Invention (1928 – 2014) Here’s what the media deluge says: Maya Angelou passed. Stop the presses! She didn’t really die. She simply did what this […]
