Breaking up is hard to do, but not breaking up when it’s inevitable is even worse. So make your break up work for you… Consider these pros and cons when determining if restaurants are the best break up venue for you.
The Restaurant Break-up
PROS
1. Neither one of you will be as likely to revert to high […]
OK, you were dumped, now what do you do when you run into your ex with someone new after they’ve broken up with you?
There are three options when you run into our ex with someone new, you can
- run
- hide
- make your presence known
While ducking and […]
Guys, Four Tips for Getting Out Of The Doghouse
If you’ve been banished to the doghouse by your girlfriend and need help getting her back, here’s what you need to do.
Your TO DO list:
1. Do your homework and figure out why you got so angry about losing an argument.Also decide what you’re going to do in […]
Ex Etiquette
What’s the best thing to do if you run into your ex — when you’re on a date?
Be civil. When you bump into your ex, say hello or, if you are able, shake hands or hug or kiss on the cheek cordially, and very briefly introduce the person you’re with the same way […]
The Obsessive Ex
What should you do if you find yourself with an obsessive ex who becomes a stalker?
Sadly, sometimes an ex refuses to accept the relationship is over and their behavior escalates to persistent pleading, begging, arguing, texting, phoning, emailing – and showing up. If this happens to you, here’s what you need to […]
Sharing information can be a therapeutic outlet that helps a spouse vent his or her feelings somewhere other than on the person they’re angry at or confused about. It also allows the spouse some feedback from a trusted friend or therapist about the situation that is being shared. In addition, some people process information by […]
Vive Le Difference isn’t just a trite saying. It works because it’s true. Whenever equality between men and women becomes an issue, so does impending doom. Especially when children are involved — because the difference between men and women becomes so blatant. Men can’t get pregnant, they can’t have babies, they can’t nurse them, and […]
If You’re Over 40…and Dating (again)
Playing field can seem really scary. You’re competing against 20 and 30 somethings that you think look so much better than you do, and are carefree when you’re shouldering the burden of divorce scars. Don’t even mention the idea of taking off your clothes with someone!
Don’t worry — follow these […]
Text-Message Etiquette
Breaking up by text is not okay, but Britney wasn’t really breaking up with Kevin. She had her attorneys serve him with divorce papers, and she sent him a final flip off with a text message. The breaking up happened before that. It was private and the press was not privy to it.
Text messaging, […]
Religion isn’t a deal-breaker in relationships. Tolerance is.
There are many areas of compatibility that a couple can mesh or clash on, including sex, money, family and religion, among others. The important tools to have in your marital aid bag of tricks are the ability to listen — not just be quiet — but to express […]