Dating after divorce (in your 40’s)? My podcast interview with the Alchemy of Women reveals the complexities of online dating, and how to best approach this new world with open eyes and an open heart. […]
By Julia Guerra Ah, love: It can make us blind. That is, until the rose-tinted glasses come off, and you see your partner for what they really are: human. Like you, your significant other is bound to have a few quirks. Maybe you overlooked the way he has to tuck his napkin into his shirt and slurp spaghetti like a 5-year-old (in public), or the way she leaves unfolded laundry in the basket for days after it's been washed. But sometimes minor habits can become major annoyances, to the point [...]
Should the sloppy, ridiculous things people say while they’re drunk or high be taken seriously, or should they just be brushed off as a side effect of a substance? That’s a question I’ve been asking myself in the months since I watched my friend and her girlfriend go through a very public, very popcorn-worthy breakup during a night of drug and tequila-fueled debauchery. When you break up with someone while you’re high, actually count? Should the sloppy, ridiculous things people say while they’re drunk or high be [...]
By Zoe Weiner When it comes to breakups, broken hearts get all the credit. But it’s our minds that wind up going through the most significant torture. Anyone who has ever checked their ex’s social media multiple times a day, wondering why he or she suddenly decided to get in shape after you broke up, knows what I’m talking about. We often end up in a vicious cycle, looking for answers that may not exist while wracking our brains with obsessive thoughts that prevent us from moving [...]
By Danielle Kam Breakups feel like vegetables taste: bad. And, in my opinion, the worst part about a breakup isn’t ending things itself, it’s the aftermath: overthinking, crying, bargaining, wondering. It leads you to a dark place. What could I have done differently? Why did it work out this way? And a lot of times, you won’t get the answer to any of those questions. Unless you’re me. “I cannot express enough how important clarity is for closure and to create the most positive narrative,” says Susan Winter, relationship expert [...]
