Longevity

You have to think carefully before retiring.  Continually productive men and women live much longer than their friends who retire early. An interesting, demanding job—and exercise—will help you live a longer, healthier life.

Ugly Divorce vs. Good Divorce

On February 28, 2011, in Blog, Divorce, Divorce Advice, Divorce Information, Prepare for Divorce, by leslye

“Why Divorces Get Ugly and How to Have a Good One” — Some advice if you are considering divorce: If you’re unhappy, go to your spouse and tell them what’s wrong. Be completely honest. Communicate to your spouse and figure out if the two of you want to make an effort to save the marriage or not. […]

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, […]

Marriage and Longevity

On February 25, 2011, in Blog, Divorce Advice, Marriage, Prepare for Divorce, by leslye

Does marriage guarantee a long life?  This is not necessarily so.  Scientific studies show that it’s not married people who live longer—but married men.  The evidence shows little, if any, advantage for married women. With men, the key risk is divorce, which can disrupt ties to family members and friends for years.  Steadily married men […]

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, […]

Firing Your Attorney

If you decide you are unhappy with your attorney, you should advise him/her of your feelings in writing.  If it becomes clear that you cannot work with your attorney, then you should not be afraid to fire him/her. It is best to make the decision early on. Otherwise, not only will you be switching attorneys during […]

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.”

Single in New York City

On February 15, 2011, in Blog, Divorce Advice, Divorce Information, Marriage, Prepare for Divorce, by leslye

If you are single in New York City, the odds are that you are a woman!  It is difficult for a single woman to meet someone in NYC.  According to the 2009 American Community Survey, there are 131,548 more unmarried and divorced women than men in NYC.  If you include widowed women, the figure jumps […]