Men You Shouldn’t Date

These are the guys you should forget about: —Rebound Guy: He’s always comparing you with his ex. Avoid him until he’s healed; —Disappearing Guy: If he always has excuses like “work’s really busy”—there is usually something else going on. The giveaway is erratic contact; —Slick Guy: If his life looks like a magazine spread (sports […]

Women in Business

A recent study in 2011 by American Express OPEN showed that the fastest-growing segment of businesses is companies owned by women. Since 1997 the number of companies owned by women in New York state alone has increased 58% to more than 622,000. Nationwide New York is ranked third in the total number of businesses owned by women, Texas […]

Wedding Vows

Today many people write their own wedding vows.  Love and  cherish or honor should be part of your wedding vows—but not  OBEY (in the past “love, cherish or honor and obey” were part of the vows).  Only women were  the ones whose vows included “obey.” No woman should have to “obey” her husband.  Kate Middleton as well as […]

Never Show Weakness

If your husband is the one who wants the divorce, you should NEVER beg or plead to get him to return. Begging or pleading will show weakness and cause you to feel humiliated when he lets you know he’s  not interested. When your marriage is in crisis, don’t show him that you’re panicking. Don’t show desperation. You’re giving away […]

Marriage is a Business

You should treat your marriage like a business—a financial partnership.  Couples who support each other through open communication seem to have a stronger relationship, especially when it comes to their money.  Both of you should be part of any financial decisions—and being part of the decision-making will strengthen your marriage. Communication, mutual respect and monetary […]

How To Deal With A Bad Judge

Judges are the weakest link in our system of justice, and they are also the most protected.  —Alan Dershowitz Unfortunately, it is very difficult to deal with a bad judge.  Lawyers have no latitude with the judge that may be the judge in their/your case.  Some important points to know: Most experienced judges have seen and heard it […]

Stress or Burnout?

Stress is a national epidemic. Stress makes you feel frazzled and overwhelmed.  The stress of going through a divorce can be devastating.  You need to reduce the stress in your life, and one of  the best ways is with exercise. Burnout on the other hand leaves you unmotivated and may cause depression and heart disease.  Unrelenting pressure plays a huge role in […]

Divorce and Stress

One of the most stressful times of your life is when you are going through a divorce.  Exercise is key to helping you cope with stress.  Stress can make you sick, so you must do everything you can to minimize it. Even an hourly walk every day can be helpful. America is an “overstressed nation” according to a […]