I was 17 and Fred was 24 when we first met. Fred and I belonged to the same synagogue. We were both involved in local musical theater productions but had never crossed paths. Instead of randomly meeting at High Holy Day services like many Jewish men and women might, we were divinely united to sing “You Gotta Have Heart” for a temple fundraiser variety show. Fred had red hair with accompanying adorable freckles....
It was innocent, as those things go. My boyfriend* was a boy from my class, and I was visiting his house for a play date, or whatever we called play dates in the 80s. We had walked to a nearby park and were playing on the jungle gym. “Hey, uh…” he began. “Did you know grownups use their tongues to kiss, sometimes?” RELATED: I Survived Severe Abuse As A Child - But I’ll Never Let It Define Me “Ew....
RELATED: Bride Asks Sister To Leave Her Wedding After She Revealed Her Secret Announcement On Her Big Day It may be infidelity, it may be for court purposes after a breakup, it may be screening potential suitors, or it may be locating a long-lost family. I tend to prefer the reuniting families type of cases, but I really get a kick out of going into the field to catch out a cheater....
At a time in my life when it should have been carefree and fun, I was miserable. I cried myself to sleep way too often. RELATED: 10 Golden Rules To Help You Think Positively So why did I stay in a situation that I knew was wrong, that was making me sick and unhappy? Because at the time, I was naïve and craved stability and safety. Even if it wasn’t ideal, it was something I could depend on....
I’ve noticed that since my boyfriend and I started talking about getting engaged, we frequently also get the question, “Do you want kids someday?” Neither of us do, but what’s funny to me is that he tells me that when he mentions that he doesn’t want children, people don’t really tend to seem that surprised. I’ve had very different reactions, though, ranging from the well-intentioned-but-still-annoying, “Oh, you’ll want them once your maternal drive kicks in!...
He’d posted an ad in the America Online romance section — this was back when AOL ruled the Internet. He sounded much more intriguing than most men — former Green Beret, a background in TV and movies, now negotiating with local movers and shakers for his next big business venture. The reason for the ad? His wife had died, and his “grieving was complete.” Reading Montgomery’s claims now, one could wonder why anyone — specifically me — would believe them....
Everything you’re about to read is alleged and not proven in a court of law. There’s a paucity of justice in the world, particularly for the small and vulnerable of this land. It may or may not be true. You be the judge, even with no jury, a judge is nevertheless a powerful witness. It’s long past midnight and I’m wide awake, though I’ve taken enough sedatives to choke a horse, but not die....
Recently, Vanessa Hudgens spoke about feeling fine with not being married or “meeting” certain milestones at this point in her life. For most women, this is something we literally dream about our entire lives: Creating this mindset of having a kid or two before we’re 30 and meeting the love of our life during or right after college. I am extremely guilty of this. When I didn’t meet anyone in college (because, hello, no social life is possible during nursing school), I assumed I would find someone when I started my first job....
RELATED: A Letter To 10-Year-Old Me, Who Was Repeatedly Sexually Abused Among the flurry of emails that came out before the first practice was an appeal for parent volunteers. If you ever plan to set foot on the field, the note said, you’ve got to take bullying and child abuse prevention training. Thinking my experience as a teacher and as a former player might benefit my kids at some point, I signed up for the online class....
Medicine put me in a chair. Qigong healing put me on my feet. Therapists told me to accept. Qigong told me to know. An accident took my life. Qigong healing gave it back. As a youngster, I had the very unusual opportunity to study in a Chinese Buddhist temple in New York City — me, an Italian-American kid from New Jersey! This was the early 1960’s and where I lived, we had Catholics and Jews....
Even a charming, cooperative kid with ADHD can get out of control as these behavioral patterns can be attributed to ADHD or other developmental or emotional challenges take hold. The kid who thoughtfully talked to grandma for over an hour last weekend is now ignoring your requests and even arguing back. When pressed, they may throw a tantrum (regardless of their age) or obliviously continue breaking long-standing family rules. But parents can learn to identify these behavior patterns and help their children adjust....
In my mind, it was something you see in movies, something to give what might have been a mundane plot, a bit of a twist. But as we all know, movies and reality are two different beasts entirely. Then, when I was about 11 years old, my mother’s best friend, M, got divorced. Because I was close friends with her daughter, I was told that when her mom sat her and her brothers down to explain why their dad was leaving, it was because he loved his secretary instead....
While love isn’t the only thing that’s necessary for a relationship to stand the test of time, it does mean something. And giving up on someone you truly love may leave you heartbroken for years to come. RELATED: 6 Sweet Signs You’re Already In The RIGHT Relationship Here are the 19 signs your broken relationship is worth saving: 1. You don’t want anyone else When your practical side starts reminding you that there are plenty of other fish in the proverbial sea, you instinctively tell it to be quiet....
The new mother-of-two shared a black and white photo of what appears to be big sis Stormi’s hand holding the wrist of the new baby. They did not announce the baby’s name, however they did announce the gender. Did Kylie Jenner have a boy or a girl? By sharing a blue emoji heart next to the date of birth when announcing the birth of her second baby, Kylie indicated that she had a baby boy....
Your rising sign is the version of yourself that you present in social situations, or the manifestation of your inner and outer world. The zodiac sign that was positioned on the Ascendant at the time of your birth reveals the first impression you leave when others meet you. The best way to find out your Ascendant sign is to know your exact time of birth. You can find your natal chart and rising sign for free here....
RELATED: 3 Zodiac Signs Who Will Have A Great Week, December 27 - January 2, 2022 What today’s love horoscope has in store for each zodiac sign on Friday, December 31, 2021: Aries Juno spends the day in the zodiac sign of Capricorn, bringing protection to your sector of reputation. And, Aries, there may be some backbiting or gossip going around by someone who you used to love, but don’t let that cause you worry today....
RELATED: 3 Zodiac Signs Whose Friendships Improve During The Sun Trine Saturn Starting January 14 - 15, 2022 What today’s love horoscope has in store for each zodiac sign on Friday, January 14, 2022: Aries Trust the process, Aries. The truth is that love that’s meant to be will come back around. Even if the light of your relationship seems to have gone dark, a relationship that is real will grow stronger in the end....
What does astrology have in store for your love horoscope this Monday? Find out. RELATED: Weekly One Card Tarot Reading For November 22 - 28, 2021 What today’s love horoscope has in store for each zodiac sign on Monday, November 22, 2021: Aries Aries, deep down inside you are a sucker for true love. You’ve always believed in the fairytale happily ever after, but, life has taught you to be guarded and truth be told this year has made you jaded when it comes to romance....
What today’s love horoscope has in store for each zodiac sign on Sunday, December 19, 2021: Aries Sometimes you can fall in love with an idea or even a passion project! Venus retrograde is in the zodiac sign of Capricorn, your sector of reputation and career. So it’s time to slow down. You don’t want crazy love; you’re ready to look at the more practical side of things that make your heart pitter-patter, Aries....
We are a week away from the Full Moon. The Quarter Moon phase arrives in the zodiac sign of Gemini today. Gemini is about conversation and speaking things through. For some zodiac signs, this crisis point in the lunar cycle can prompt deep conversations that analyze the future status of the relationship. RELATED: How Mercury In Pisces Affects Each Zodiac Sign, March 9, 2022 - April 8, 2022 What will today bring for your zodiac sign?...
