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Single Mom Dating: When To Tell Him You Have Kids

By Simon Cole It was our fourth date when Coleen popped the question. She was smart, funny, beautiful, and confident of her talents. We’d had a lot of fun hanging out and I, classy dude that I am, hadn’t pushed for anything physical… yet. Coleen just had something about her that said, “don’t touch me [...]

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The Four Seasons of a Relationship

Do you have a favorite season? Most people experience seasons in a romantic relationship. In New England (the northeastern part of the United States) we have four seasons. Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. In relationships, especially long-term ones, we can observe similar seasons. Other reading: on Trust in a Relationship. The Four Seasons of a Relationship Spring [...]

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After He Cheats

Have you ever had a partner cheat on you? Here’s my story: Smoke curling from the ashtray. Half empty glass of red. Cold rain soaking the window sills. Wrapped in my cashmere blanket. Tears mingling with apricot lip gloss. David Gray’s “We’re Not Right”. Hands shaking. How could he? How could I not have known? The [...]

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