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I sit in my marriage counselor’s office. I tell him a woman I know once told me that she buried one husband and divorced another and divorce is worst. She had lost her first husband to cancer at a young age. She remarried and is still many years later in the middle of a contiguous…

It is difficult to identify a narcissist in the beginning of stages of attraction. Why? Because many of their narcissistic qualities can be misinterpreted. In fact, their narcissistic tendencies may initially present as positive qualities. Thus, further complicating the entire narcissistic riddle. For instance… 1. They appear to not sweat the big AND small stuff:…

I sit in a cafe in Manhattan. The day is gorgeous. I glance with envy upon those who have landed the open air tables on the sidewalk. I take in two young girls who sit oblivious to one another. They text incessantly never raising their heads. These are the relationships of today. Two young friends…

I spent plenty of time feeling sorry for myself. Why my marriage? Why my family? Why is history repeating itself? Why are my greatest fears coming true? Why me? It is wasted time playing the victim. Albeit, human nature. I refer to it as fighting God. I couldn’t understand why a dream as simple as…

Every marriage deserves the right to be saved before it is ultimately abandoned. The true conundrum is both individuals must want to salvage the relationship. Sadly, it often is just one of the two people who are truly invested in caring enough to do so. Therefore, it is important to make foundational changes that involve…

Divorce is a healthy decision to end an otherwise unhealthy relationship. It is not the sinister enigma the moniker has accrued. It is the bravery to face the insecurities of loneliness, finances, and uncertainty. It is the courage to want more for ourselves and our children. It the admission of imperfection. It is an attempt…

I walk the streets of New York City. I pass the Ritz Carlton at Central Park. I spy the horse carriages. At first, I revel with excitement. Since I was a little girl going home to my parents native New York, I have delighted in the horses of Central Park. My mood shifts from joy…

People ask me why I write about divorce. Their reactions always vary. -They either thank me -Are shocked I am willing to put it all out there -Tell me that they admire that I do -Or admit that though they may not be my demographic and are married, they still enjoy reading this column. I…

I walk with my neighbors. Our morning ritual visiting while our dogs visit. I tell my neighbor how much motherhood suits her daughter. How the light in her smile reflects the ease with which mothering comes to her. I tell them about the joy I felt after my first son was born just two years…

One of the most troubling aspects of being involved with a narcissist is their lack of traditional or so-called normal reactions to life. Thus, those who have been in a relationship a with a narcissist often describe a sense of non-reality or feeling crazy when interacting with them. This stems from the fact narcissists tend…
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