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 […]

Infidelity Gay Twist

Half the  men would forgive their female partner’s infidelity if it was with another woman, according to a new study on cheating.  Women, however, were less likely to forgive and forget if their boyfriend or husband had been with another man.  The study concluded the participants’ reactions based on basic jealousy instincts. The study was […]

Lying or Self-Deception

People very often say things that aren’t true. It’s not exactly lying but more like self-deception.  A good example is, “I am a private person—I would never reveal such and such because I’m a private person.” Anyone who says that is probably not a private person. Truly private people do not have to declare it.  […]

Sex vs. Thin

On February 27, 2011, in Blog, Divorce Advice, Prepare for Divorce, Sex, by leslye

In a recent diet survey by Fitness Magazine, a shocking 51 percent of women say they would skip sex for a year if it meant they’d be skinny.  Women have gone to such extremes to have a model body that 43 percent say they skip meals regularly, while 39 percent have gone on a crash diet, […]

Fairy Tale for Women of the 21st Century

Once upon a time, in a land far away, a beautiful, independent, self-assured princess happened upon a frog as she sat contemplating ecological issues on the shores of an unpolluted pond in a verdant meadow near her castle.  The frog hopped into the princess’  lap and said, “Elegant Lady, I was once a handsome prince, […]

Same Old Cheaters

On February 16, 2011, in Blog, Divorce Advice, Prepare for Divorce, Sex, by leslye

Americans forty-five and older are more open to having sex outside their marriage than they were ten years ago.  According to AARP, “they’re more liberal in their attitudes, yet they’re having sex less often.  The only thing that’s changed in a negative direction is financial worries.”

Sex Advice for Men

On January 31, 2011, in Blog, Divorce Advice, Marriage, Prepare for Divorce, Sex, by leslye

Proctor & Gamble has created a web site for husbands and fathers offering advice on sex.  Most sex advice for men is found in publications directed towards singles.  The P & G site also gets out of the bedroom, offering tips on many other facets of a man’s life.  www.ManoftheHouse.com

The Importance of Self-esteem

On January 28, 2011, in Blog, Divorce Advice, Leslye's Quotes and Notes, Prepare for Divorce, Sex, by leslye

Self-esteem has the edge on sex and money.  Young people crave boosts to their self-esteem more than sex and money, a new study says.  College students rated receiving compliments, or doing well on a test, above such pleasurable activities as sex or receiving a paycheck.