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Do you think 'needing a challenge' when it comes to dating is a positive or negative thing?

Recently, as I sat telling a gf what kind of man I hope to meet one day, she tacked on "AND - he needs to be challenge Delaine. You need that, otherwise you'll lose interest." I just kind of grinned and didn't think much of it again...till I had another conversation about it with two other gfs. My first gf said the expression, 'needing a challenge' has an undertone of anxiety to it - as if the relationship should be stressful and full of ups and downs. My other gf's opinion was even mo… Continue

Added by Delaine Moore on November 5, 2009 at 10:39am — 1 Comment

Does Anyone Else Smell A Cheater Or Is It Just Me?

This past weekend, a very close friend of mine, Darlene, phoned me in a tizzy. Out of the blue, she had been accused by a girlfriend of having an affair with her husband. And since I’d recently been accused of the same by a neighbor, she wanted help sorting through the drama. Now I believe Darlene 100%, when she says nothing was going on. And my goal in writing this is NOT to decide whether or not SHE is guilty. It’s her girlfriend’s husband’s behavior that has me going hmm. And I’m wondering i… Continue

Added by Delaine Moore on November 3, 2009 at 8:02pm — No Comments

We are What We Choose

During my childhood, I always think whether we have choices in life. I always heard from my grand parent saying that life is always tough for them and working hard is a must for them in order to maintain current life style. Is that entirely true, and working hard is the only choice we have? After growing up, I am in the same situation as well as people around me. Then I have another question in mind, when the time we get what we think we want, is that really what we want?

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Added by David Gan on November 2, 2009 at 11:27pm — 2 Comments

Be afraid...I'm sharing baking recipes gag!!!

My life has come to the point that as opposed to the wildlife of reveling at crazed parties with hookers, farm animals, and the neccessary presence of law enforcement (lol)...I'm now sharing baking recipes!!! On this post Halloween Sunday I've got a house full of giggling 12 year old girls that were comple… Continue

Added by Pegasus on November 1, 2009 at 2:07pm — 1 Comment

Is It Time To Unleash YOUR Cougar? *grin

Back when I first got separated and started online dating, I was insulted if any younger man called me a COUGAR. In my mind, ‘cougar’ meant older woman in leopard-skin leotards, teased hair and fake nails that wouldn’t quit. I might be in my late thirties, but excuse me, I… Continue

Added by Delaine Moore on October 29, 2009 at 7:30pm — 3 Comments

want to get out of my house

i want to move out but i don't know how to tell my parents i know i should just right up and tell them but for me it is hard! i can't stand my older sisters kids they fight all the time and i think they are going to hurt my little girl the father wants me to move in with him and his family i would like to but don't know how to say it to my family my little sister knows that i want to and see what is going on at the house the father is getting mad at me cuz i will not talk to them i don't want my… Continue

Added by nicole on October 29, 2009 at 2:23pm — 2 Comments

It's been a while...

Hi guys! I know it's been such a long time since I've logged on...it's good to see everyone and a few new faces also. Andre and I are doing just fine, he's growing up so fast and he continues to make me the happiest mom on earth. We recently moved back with my mom. Things were getting tough to handle. I went from working full time to maybe 2 or 3 days a week. So like my dad says. When you face a tough situation you always have two choices. Sit there crying and complainting all the time...or cry… Continue

Added by Ofelia on October 28, 2009 at 2:10pm — 2 Comments

My Pregnancy Experience

If you are pregnant and full of pregnancy questions, then I know just how you feel. I now have two children, a just turned 2 year old and a 5 week old. My first pregnancy I read every book signed up for every newsletter online to get sent to my email and basically learned as much as I could. Luckily I didn't really need much of that information since my first pregnancy went nice and smooth other then a little morning sickness. Then I got pregnant with my second and was bombarded with all those… Continue

Added by Anna Tingey on October 28, 2009 at 4:21am — No Comments

Please help this man find his little girl

Please take a moment to get the facts from the website, then call the Gov. of Illinois and ask him to help Madison's daddy Donald Tenn reunite with his daughter.

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Added by teri stoddard on October 27, 2009 at 8:14pm — No Comments

Sheilding Your Kids From "The HEAT"

Studies have shown that it’s the ongoing hostilities between divorcing parents that really emotionally damage and traumatize children. So how do you protect your children’s emotional well-being if divorce matters are in the Red Zone, the two of you aren’t speaking, and y… Continue

Added by Delaine Moore on October 27, 2009 at 8:23am — No Comments

What a Difference a Year Makes

I haven't been on here in a while and I am sorry about that. Busy....Which is good. I was reading back over my posts from the beginning of the year, when all the wounds were fresh and gushing. Now here it is almost a year since my ex left and how things have changed. Through this site, I have meet some of the most wonderful people. Without whom, I don't know where I would be. Through love and support they have helped me to weather the storm. I am surviving financial side of things, and thriving… Continue

Added by taylansmommy (Dana) on October 26, 2009 at 2:26pm — No Comments

Stop, Hey – What’s That Sound? Unresolved Legal Issues Pulling You Down…

I’m no divorce expert; there’s no law degree or special accreditation following my name. But now that I’m two years into my divorce, there’s one golden nugget of advice I’d like to pass onto those newly divorcing: Get EVERYTHING down in writing - signed, sealed and wrapped up – o… Continue

Added by Delaine Moore on October 24, 2009 at 7:49pm — 3 Comments

Prince Charming

I realized something about myself the other day... I am over waiting for "prince charming." So many people have told me since the baby daddy left that I was going to find myself someone new and someone wonderful. I was going to find someone who worshiped me and loved my baby too. He was going to have a job- a real job no less, the kind with benefits and paid vacation. I was going to be able to stay home with my baby. He was going to make me oh so very happy. When I moved into the condo, our do… Continue

Added by Emily on October 22, 2009 at 6:34pm — 5 Comments

Dating Younger Men – Would You? Could You? Dare Ya!

When I first started dating after divorce, I felt like I’d arrived on another planet. Not just cause I had no idea how to date again, but because it quickly became apparent that a new ‘phenomena’ had come to town since I’d last visited: Young Men Seeking Older Women. A… Continue

Added by Delaine Moore on October 20, 2009 at 7:54pm — 4 Comments

sleep (lack of sleep)

so bradley has not been going to sleep for going on a week now. he needs to have every single stuffed animal in his crib and every single blanket within eyesight in his crib also so i cleaned out our room seeing as how we share a room right now he takes my blinkets too. so i took some of the blankets and stuffed animals out tonight he has his favorites so he went on to hording BOOKS into his bed... i almost had a nervous breakdown... finally it clicked.... so i ran to a box of pictures i had in… Continue

Added by Jenn on October 19, 2009 at 8:57pm — No Comments

Her Ex bought a WHAT? I thought he was broke!

They’ve been apart now for three years. Their divorce only became official a few months ago. And I swear to God, no word of a lie, he has lamented over how broke he is ever since they separated. But the other day, my best friend Hali, now his ex-wife, shocked me by blurting:… Continue

Added by Delaine Moore on October 19, 2009 at 8:09pm — 8 Comments

Step 1 where to get help

So, if you have a custody issue and not sure where to turn the first places I recommned is first your local courts. Many now have online forms and self help centers. The forms are easy to fill out. You do have to pay for a process server which is usually less than 50 USD. Some places it is less. Contact your state or county bar association who licenses lawyers. I will be posting links for this as well. For those who have a foreign born spouse, warning, the US does not have legal treaties with… Continue

Added by WhisperingWinds on October 19, 2009 at 10:02am — 2 Comments

Wednesday Visitation Woes

Every Wednesday I get to see my son from 5 PM to 8 PM. Unfortunately, I often find myself getting off work late, then having to deal with rush hour traffic for a 50 mile commute to see my son, which then eats up the time I have with him on that day. When I do pick him up, I either take him to Chucky Cheese Pizza, McDonald's, the mall, or the park, even walking around Walmart. It was working out ok until the weather got bad and the sun sets earlier. Then he got sick so my ex was ok with me playin… Continue

Added by alexpv507 on October 17, 2009 at 9:23pm — 31 Comments

stop already

I am so done right now. Just when you think life has given you more than you can handle..have another helping. We found out that my mom has a mass in her lung. It's inoperable....waiting for other tests to find out what options are available. I am who I am be cause of her. I can't even be there with my family right now. I have to figure out how the hell I'm gonna get out of this mess and go up there for a while. seriously? I just want to pack up my baby and go, but no...I got to get out of this… Continue

Added by Sharon on October 15, 2009 at 10:09pm — 2 Comments

When you’re kind of a chameleon, how do you know what ‘type’ you like?

As I continue to wade through the vast sea of online dating, I find myself feeling impatient with myself. Not because I want a man pronto, but because I’m STILL not sure what ‘type’ of man I like. And I wonder, Did I get a chameleon chromosone at birth? Or do I simply ha… Continue

Added by Delaine Moore on October 13, 2009 at 8:56pm — 8 Comments