Category Archives: Relationship advice

In the lyrics of her hit but controversial song, “Dear Future Husband,” Meghan Trainor demands from him: dates, flowers on their anniversary, being treated like a lady, being told she’s beautiful, apologies after every fight, his time, and a ri...

Jackie, Can you give me relationship advice? What would be a good response to in-laws (both parents and siblings) who feel it is their place to comment and ask questions about the relationship, and place judgment on me because I am not doing or being...

Advice for guy trying to get back with ex girlfriend: Jackie, I am trying to get my ex back, who says she wants to move on. She said she would possibly talk to me later on. Does this seem hopeful or is it just nice words? We have been together for...

What dating advice would you give a recovering womanizer who ruined a 23 year marriage? Developing a relationship has turned out to be much harder than having affairs with single and married women. Not proud because I hurt a lot of people in the proc...

I received this email from a man whose spouse has MS. I’m in a very unique situation. My girlfriend is my best friend that I love very much, but I’m not in love with her anymore. See she has MS and I for the most part take care of her and her ...

Awhile back, I wrote a blog post on Divorced Girl Smiling called: “The Two Most Important Words when it comes to Mr. Right.” The two words were “trust” and “loyalty.” Here is a response I received from a man thinking of separating. Jac...

In his mega-hit song, Jason Derulo requests over and over, “Talk dirty to me.” But what about you? Is there dirty talk in your relationship? Are you thinking about it? Here's some relationship advice on the subject. When a man or a woman decid...

New Year’s Eve is stressful for so many men and women, as they feel they have to do something really over-the-top cool. It can feel like a lot of pressure, which is so unnecessary! Here are my do’s and don’ts for the holiday, especially when it...

Below is a comment I received from a guy thinking of separating. Just looking for some insight. I’m 23 years married, we are both professionals, in a roommate situation for 3 plus years. I am 49 and really don’t want to be 60 or 70 wishing tha...

I received this email from a newly divorced man: It has been not quite a month since the date of divorce. I've been seeing someone I met while I was separated. We really hit it off. I mean more so than I expected. Honestly I wasn't looking to fall...