My Girlfriend Is Jealous of My Ex-Wife
Dave asks: I've been divorced for two years. My ex-wife and I have 2 children together, ages 9 and 12. I have a girlfriend I've been with for six months. She is jealous of my interaction with the ex. The green monster is coming out! How can I deal with this?
Dear Dave: You didn't define what the interaction with your ex-wife is. You mentioned having children together so I'm assuming the interaction has to do with them. Your new girlfriend has a lot to contend with. When she entered your life, she also entered the life of your children and your ex. The part that will make a difference, in whether your girlfriend stays or goes, is how you deal with your ex with respect to your girlfriend...READ MORE |
Julie Feels Lost in Life
Julie asks:
I hit 40 this past May. I'm single and have what others would think is a
good life. I have my own home, a good job, but since I hit the age of
40, I feel nothing but old and lost. Mostly old! What is wrong with me?
Dear Julie: Hitting 40 is a pivotal age. It is an age that society often tells us that we should have accomplished certain things by. It is an age of much reflection. For a woman, the age of 40 is also a turning point with her body. She's nearing the age of menopause when she may no longer be able to have children. For a single woman who has never had children, she may feel very sad at the thought that this opportunity is passing, or has passed her by...READ MORE |
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Tina Is Ready to Date Again
Tina asks:
It has been 3 years since my divorce. I was not ready to date for a
long time, but I have been feeling the urge lately. My problem is
finding men my age to date. Where does a 45 year old woman find good men
to date?...READ MORE
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Joseph Feels Horribly Betrayed by His Ex-Wife
Joseph asks: Is
it possible for someone to have ever loved you when they end up
betraying you in every way? My wife, or should I say ex-wife was the one
who insisted on getting married. We lived together for a few years and
once she saw I was beginning to make good money and provide her a great
life, she insisted on getting married. Almost the moment we got married,
she seemed to change. She was all about money and nothing about me!...READ MORE
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Spring Has Sprung, but I Haven't
Andrea asks: I have been divorced for five years. I haven't really dated other than being in the surrounds of a couple of men in a social group. Nothing transpired between myself and any of them, mostly because I didn't feel ready. Maybe it's the nice weather and seeing couples enjoying activities together, but I now feel the urge to meet someone. How does a 50 year-old woman, who has very low self-esteem, spring from her comfort zone and get out there to meet men?...READ MORE
