“Only sleep with guys who aren’t really right for you.” This is the kind of advice Sherri Eisenberg got when she waded into the online-dating waters after her divorce.
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Who Takes Care of the Caregiver? How One Woman Gave Herself Needed TLC
Caregivers are always giving a hand to others, which can lead to burnout. Here’s the crucial, difficult decision Ann Gorewitz made to take care of herself.
Help! I Don’t Want to Have Sex With My Husband
After 40 years of marriage, one woman wonders if she still needs to perform her “wifely duties.” The Answer Queen weighs in.
The Death of an Ex-Husband: The Feelings I Never Considered
Even after divorce, if you have kids together, there’s still “till death do we part.” Kelly James assesses her new role and reality following the loss of her ex.
For National Pet Day, A Woman and Her Dog Exchange Love Notes—and Gripe Lists
In the spirit of the day set aside for the bond between the species, we are publishing these intimate missives that show even the deepest love has room for improvement and how to properly respond to a doggie high-five.
To Settle or Not: Should I Stay With Mr. Almost Right?
Where does the line between a great and a good-enough relationship lie? One woman asks, and our answer guru calls it.
My Retirement Fantasy is a Beach House With Girlfriends. Is That Too Much to Ask?
What if you could live by the water with pals, loads of good food and laughs? Christine Grillo explores what her retirement fantasy might look like.
My Fiance’s Kids Aren’t Happy We’re Getting Married
What to do if you find The One very (and we mean very) soon after the death of his wife? Listen up to our advice guru’s take.
Are You the Custodial Child? The Emotional Fallout of Being Your Parent’s Caretaker
Your relationship with your parents change. Same with your siblings. Janet Siroto looks at how to make this potentially tense situation a more peaceful one.
What I Wish I Knew About Money Before Getting Divorced
Christine Grillo has an advanced degree and a full-time job, but now as a single mother of three teenagers, she is handling her dire financial situation with grace and even gratitude. Here’s how.
