"You know, looking back, I'm so glad he broke up with me!" she exclaimed. It was our last session, and my client was reflecting over everything she'd learned in just a few weeks of working together. She'd gone from no dates in 5 years, to 3 dates in one month! The biggest secret to her dating success was that she'd discovered how to learn the lessons from her past … [Read more...]
Life After Divorce: The #1 Thing Women Need to Know In Order to Love Again
I could see the pain behind her smile. We'd never really said more than a few words to each other until now. After the birth of my son, I needed someone to help take my daughter to preschool and she agreed to help. She was the perfect person–full of energy at 8 am–and my daughter felt safe and happy with her. I knew she was a recent divorcee. After 30 plus years of marriage … [Read more...]
Dating Again After A Breakup: How To Tell If You’re Ready
One of the most common questions people ask me is how long they should wait to start dating again after a break up. I have to warn you: you might not like my answer! It depends. I don't know important information about your situation, like: Were you in a marriage, long-term relationship or a new relationship that was just getting off the ground? How long were you … [Read more...]
Singles: Are Divorce Parties Sucking The Hope Out Of Marriage?
I was in an accessories store over the weekend and came across something amongst the prom, bachelorette and wedding items for ladies. It was an entire section of sashes, buttons and sayings that reflected being happily and newly...divorced. "Single again," "Kiss Me, I'm divorced," and "I'm no longer with stupid" were just some of the messages on these accessories for women … [Read more...]
The Reasons Why Single Men & Women in Their 40’s Have a Hard Time Connecting
Are you a high-achieving, strong, spiritual and successful sister who is still single after 40? Are you starting to lose hope that there are any men who share your values and desires for a committed relationship? Well, let me help a sister out and share some secrets about dating over 40 from the perspective of what men want and how you can attract your perfect match. The … [Read more...]
3 Tips for Getting Back Into the Dating Scene
Are you wondering how to get back into the dating scene? Maybe you're dating after divorce or a long-term relationship. Or, you may be like the average single in the U.S. who hasn't been on a date in 2 years or more! If so, you may have questions about how the dating game has changed, what your role is in finding "The One," and why you're struggling with finding quality people … [Read more...]
Ask Dr. Buckingham: Am I being Naive or am I a Hopeful Romantic?
Dear Dr. Buckingham, I am currently going through a divorce, my ex husband and I have two beautiful children and have been legally separated for three years. Our divorce is taking some time because there are issues with properties, retirement, businesses, etc that are taking some time to work through. The first two years of my separation I didn't date at all, I focused on … [Read more...]