Uh-oh—another study about women’s unhappiness at home. The sociologist Arlie Hochschild wrote in her 1997 book, “The Time that Binds,” that time at home with spouses and children was more stressful than time at the office. The author described home as a place where couples had on-going tasks about caring for children, the household, finances, and all the emotional ups and downs of family members. Women were particularly stressed because they … [Read more...]
Should I Get Back with my Ex?
If breaking up with your man was a good idea, you still might have feelings for your ex—even years later. Don’t act on those feelings until you have done your emotional homework. Here are the top ideas to make you think. … [Read more...]
Break Up Advice – How To Deal With Your Ex Boyfriend
Yes—you broke up because it wasn’t working. Every relationship has unique details about unhappiness. You may still harbor some doubts, but, for now at least, breaking up feels the right thing to do. It wasn’t easy—regardless if the relationship was very bad or just not a good match with a person who was good! You may already know that your next steps after you close that door on this relationship are to: Learn about you and this … [Read more...]
How to Move on After a Break up
Perhaps the end of your most recent relationship is a good thing regardless of who did the leaving. But now what’s the best next step for you? Every situation has different details, but here are the top things to consider that emerged from my research and work with thousands of women. … [Read more...]
How to Break Up – Test Your Break Up Smarts.
Sometimes you just have to end the relationship. But what are the best ways? Test your Break Up Smarts and take this quick quiz. Break Up Quiz 1. Suzanne knows it’s not going to work out with Ron. They’ve been dating for a few months, and she already sees that Ron is selfish and controlling. The best way for Suzanne to break up is: … [Read more...]