How to be Single, starring Dakota Johnson, Rebel Wilson and Leslie Mann, was released on February 12, and I finally got around to seeing it a couple weeks ago. Before I was married, I was single and after my divorce I had to wade through the difficulties of being single yet again. Luckily for me, I … [Read more...]
Divide And Conquer During March Break
Dividing the holidays when you're divorced can be tricky. Often, the arrangements will be laid out in your separation agreement, the document that outlines the tenants of your divorce. Some divorcing couples will divide the holidays in half, or agree to alternate every other year. My ex and I … [Read more...]
Surviving My Son’s Birthday Celebrations After Divorce
We recently celebrated my son's seventh birthday. I usually get really emotional around their birthdays. I always have. I get overwhelmed at how much they've accomplished, how big they've grown, how wonderful they are turning out to be. But this year, there was no time for tears. When my ex came … [Read more...]
Spending A Weekend Away From The Kids
Last week my boyfriend and I escaped on a much-needed 24-hour getaway to the Drake Devonshire Hotel in Prince Edward County. Just two hours from Toronto, Montreal and New York, I don't know why we hadn't done this before. It was so close, yet felt so far away from our lives as parents. The moment … [Read more...]
Could This Be The Dating Solution I’ve Been Waiting For?
This winter I decided I would commit to online dating. I wouldn't do it half assed. I'd actually pay for a site. I'd actually message people and not wait for them to find me. I would go out on at least two dates with people, if they asked. I was confident. I know many people who have found the loves … [Read more...]
How To Keep The Passion Alive This Valentine’s Day
We know what you're thinking. Valentine's Day is just around the corner. But seriously, no pressure. None. It's a day for getting together with who you love rather than all the lavish gifts and silly mushy things. Honey, I know you love me and it doesn't take a designated day to confirm that. But … [Read more...]
Real Moms Share Their Online Dating Experiences And Advice
I was out with a good friend of mine over the holidays and she mentioned that she recently updated her profile photo on her online dating site and all of the sudden she's garnering interest inquiries for coffee meet-ups. As a single mother with a full time job, it's not easy dating these days. Kelly … [Read more...]
Can Cheating Actually Save Your Marriage?
I wanted to start off the year with a series of "New Year, new you" posts focusing on positive ways to improve your life in 2016. But then I came across an article in the January 7 online issue of The National Post called, "Can an affair save a marriage?" That's when I lost my … [Read more...]
Ready To Face The World
The thing about divorce is that there are ups and downs even after it's final. I'm actually going through a bit of a stressful time right now. I can't say much about it, but my appearance speaks for itself. It's showing on my face and in my body language. My eyes are puffy, my skin is breaking out … [Read more...]
Three Years Of Being A Single Mom And I’m Thriving
This month marks three years since I became a single mom. I'm not going to write a "poor me" blog, because the truth is, I'm not sad at all. I'm not even going to cry one single, salty tear in honour of the end of my marriage and this new, often terrifying, journey I've been on ever since. Of … [Read more...]
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