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Posted on: 05-10-2013 With: 5 Comments Posted by: Emma
I’m afraid I’ll never meet a man if I move to the suburbs

Like many a city parent, I hear the call of the suburbs. Despite my own love of urban living, parenting energetic children makes me long for a yard and tree-lined neighborhood where Helena and Lucas can enjoy their independence, no-brainer schools and a garden where …
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Posted on: 05-8-2013 With: 3 Comments Posted by: Emma
Stuck in a 20s dating mentality — even though you’re in your 30s or 40s?

I was chatting with a friend whose wife recently left him for her boss. Needless to say, he’s pretty down. “No matter the circumstances, divorce takes its toll on your self-esteem,” I told him. “When you’re ready, I highly recommend dating. There is nothing …
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Posted on: 04-22-2013 With: 4 Comments Posted by: Emma
On the single mom to-do list: Hang out with adults

The demands on single moms’ time and emotional resources are far greater than many other demographics, and our financial resources – at least initially following a divorce – are far less. Which means we need to be as efficient as possible. It took me a …
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Posted on: 04-18-2013 With: 24 Comments Posted by: Emma
Single moms (and other strong women) need alpha males

The other night my single mom friend Sarah and I were IMing about how we prefer men who are aggressive in bed. “I’m the CEO of my entire life!” Sarah complained. “Do you know how hot it is to let someone else take over for …
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Posted on: 04-14-2013 With: 5 Comments Posted by: Emma
I hug my kids too much because I’m lonely

“I make Spencer hug me more than he wants to. He has to make up for his mom not getting any.” –Helen Hunt’s single-mom character, Carol, in As Good As It Gets Before I go to bed, I sneak into my kids’ room and give …
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Posted on: 04-3-2013 With: 15 Comments Posted by: Emma
9 reasons dating is better as a single mom

Through my circle of friends and women I meet through this blog, I often hear cries of horror about the thought of dating after divorce. Especially if you have kids. What man in his right mind would date someone with so much baggage? single …
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Posted on: 03-31-2013 With: 6 Comments Posted by: Emma
18 things men say about their ex-wives

When divorced people date, they talk about divorce. A lot. And that means talking about your ex. A lot. Which means through dating, I’ve heard a whole lot of thoughts and opinions from men about their ex-wives. Ladies, here’s how your ex feels about …
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Posted on: 03-27-2013 With: 7 Comments Posted by: Emma
Science proves love dies (and divorce spikes) after 2 years

Guest post by Kayt Sukel, author of THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON SEX: THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE SEARCH FOR LOVE, out this week. Post a comment below to be eligible to win your free copy! Everyone’s heard of the seven-year-itch—the idea that after seven years …

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