Dating and Relationships – Divorced Girl Smiling

Wondering how to attract the love of your life? More than dating strategies, dating apps, new outfits, beauty treatments, therapy or more, there is one thing you need. This one thing is more important than your physical appearance,…

We all know how complicated dating can be, especially in the age of technology. It seems like everyone is always on their phone and it’s tough to connect with someone and build a relationship. That leads us to dating rules. They help…

“What the hell?” a divorced woman asked on the Divorced Girl Smiling Facebook group page. “Is he not interested anymore or just busy?” Here is her story in a nutshell and my advice on why she shouldn’t be asking “What the hell?” but…

Here are excerpts from an email I received from a single mom who writes, “I was cheated on.” The woman dated this guy for 8 years. Seven months ago, she found out he cheated on her for the last year of their relationship, basically…

I want to talk about 3 kinds of love that are present in a lasting romantic relationship.I actually can’t take credit for coming up with what they are; I was recently at a beautiful Michigan wedding and I am stealing the 3 kinds of…

I have some really great relationship advice. I’ll start off by saying, there’s a lot to be said for getting older. In a way, I hate it, mostly because of medical things that start to happen and the vanity aspect. For example, I…

I think it’s safe to say that almost everyone feels like finding love is hard. I would have added “especially at an older age,” but I won’t because I hear even from young people that meeting the right person is never a piece of cake.…

Jackie, I need some advice. My friend says I have a fear of commitment because I break up with my boyfriend every time he talks about moving in together or marriage. Do you think she is right? It is difficult to answer this question…

I got divorced at 41 and began dating shortly after. I have to say, dating after divorce at 40 or over has both its pluses and minuses, its ups and downs, and its highs and lows. It’s a roller coaster ride! And, Dating after divorce…

When someone goes through a divorce or a long term relationship breakup, one of the many hard things about it is the feeling of insecurity because you are losing someone to whom you showed incredible vulnerability. Which…might cause…