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Dating Woes

When it comes to teenagers there are a lot of dating woes. Heartbreak, disappointment, and confusion are just some of them. Although I do believe that in some cases (rare though they may be) it can work out, in most cases dating as a teenager creates unnecessary woes. My husband and I have never really had a firm plan when it comes to dating. When my children were younger we tossed around some thoughts and ideas. We figured it was best to wait until that time arrived. Well, we are there. Our oldest son turned 16 this month. It seems … Continue reading →

Can Parents Protect Teens from Dating Violence

As a parent of two teens, a boy and a girl, one of my biggest worries is that they may fall someone with violent tendencies and experience dating violence. I have seen far too many incidences in my time of young women where controlled by their boyfriends and that control turned to violence and even death. I have even seen young men whose girlfriends start off very argumentative and before long start nagging constantly and even hitting and throwing things. Even after breaking free of a relationship such as this a young person is usually ruined for the chance of … Continue reading →

Pets and Dating

Did you see that movie — Must Love Dogs? A lot of pet parents get concerned when they enter the dating scene: will my special someone accept my pets? Will my pets like the person I’m dating? Winning over your special someone’s pets may or may not be easy — but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try. I’m a “love me, love my pets” sort of person. If my dogs Moose and Lally aren’t appealing or at least tolerable, you’re going to have to find someone else to date. There’s no chance I’m going to abandon my dogs (who’ve been … Continue reading →

4 Things You Probably Shouldn’t Talk About at Work

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I realize that every office is different and some are more casual than others. However, every job that you ever have should be viewed, at the very least, as a networking opportunity, if not a rung in the ladder. Perhaps you have landed your dream job and have no intentions of ever advancing–but that doesn’t mean that a professional reputation isn’t something to strive for. With that said, here are a few things that are better left discussed after office hours. Other People Nothing speaks more poorly about you than when you dish the goods on someone else. Yet, almost … Continue reading →

Families.com Marriage Blog Makes a Top 100 List

This morning when I checked my emails I was greeted with a nice surprise. A lady named Fiona King had written to tell me that her website (I believe it’s called Nerds Do It Better which is somehow connected/sponsored by/or otherwise affiliated with 100BestDatingSites) had posted an article called “Ask the Experts: 100 Best Blogs for Relationship Advice.” She thought it might be something I thought Families.com readers would find interesting, and also pointed out the Families.com Marriage Blog had made the list. Yes, you read that right, you awesome Marriage Blog devotees. You helped put us on a Top … Continue reading →

Jim Carrey: The Best Medicine for Jenny McCarthy’s Son

That’s my opinion anyway. The actress might very well feel the same way, but that’s not the reason I am writing this blog. Rather, I am using this opportunity to take back any and all negative comments I have made regarding the coupling of Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey. By nature I don’t put much stock in unions between big name Hollywood celebs and that went double for McCarthy and Carrey. I just figured the two self-professed goofballs were thrown together based on their mutual love for making others laugh and eventually the romance would fizzle out. But now I … Continue reading →

Single Parent Dating—Are You Afraid, or Just Being Practical?

What’s fear got to do with it, you may be asking, but let us be honest here, dating as a single parent can be a complicated and confusing thing (task, endeavor, or adventure?) We want to get it right, but we only have a limited amount of time and energy. We want to learn from past mistakes and we would really like to avoid making the same ones, but we might be trying so hard to avoid pain that we don’t even want to get back in the pool. We tell ourselves that we are just being reasonable and practical—but … Continue reading →

Making the Best out of Dating

Honestly, I will admit that I would hate to be back out on the dating scene right now. I can imagine with my age and two children it would not be as fun as it was in high school. Many people feel the same way that I do about the hunt for that special someone. They want it to happen but without all of the hassle of bad dates and obnoxious pick-up lines. However, if you are single and available think of it as a time to explore your options. Try to make the best out of your situation and … Continue reading →

What To Know Before You Ask Someone Out for a Date

A good rule of thumb, if you ask someone out on a date, know where you want to go or what you want to do before you ask them. There are several reasons for this, of course, but the best reason is that people are indecisive. They are never quite sure what they want to do, but will often agree to do something if it sounds like fun. So for the average person who wants to go out on a date, the first issue you should acknowledge is that money is likely to be involved. Whether it’s just paying for … Continue reading →

Celebrity Mom Speaks Out About Autistic Son

The term “shrinking violet” has never been used to describe actress Jenny McCarthy… and that may be a good thing. If nothing else it certainly helps when she wants to get her message across. These days it’s not just how McCarthy is getting her message across, but rather, the subject matter itself that’s making headlines. This morning the actress and former Playboy playmate revealed on ABC’s “The View” (during her stint as a guest co-host) that she is the mother of an autistic son. “I did want to acknowledge and confirm the fact that my son does, indeed, have an … Continue reading →