Tag Archives: relationships

Narcissists, Butt Dialers and Manipulations, Oh My!

Posted on October 11, 2022 by janieleeds

That’s a mouthful of a title, isn’t it? Would you like to guess to whom I’m referring? Yup, you guessed it. The ex-MIL. The one I used to refer to as Marie Barone (from Everybody Loves Raymond). The ex’s mother. … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce | Tagged allowed, ex-MIL, ex-wife of a narcissist, family, holidays after divorce, kids and divorce, Marie Barone, relationships | 11 Comments

I’m Fine

Posted on September 10, 2022 by janieleeds

It’s the kiss of death to hear someone say” I’m Fine.” At least for me because depending on how those two words are said, well, let’s just say there’s a world of difference! Of course we’ve all probably seen those … Continue reading →

Posted in women's health | Tagged communication, death, family, friends, mental health, National Suicide Prevention Day, relationships, suicide | 17 Comments

Starting Over

Posted on August 21, 2022 by janieleeds

I’ve started over many times. Heck everyday is a new start, isn’t it? So what’s different about how I’m feeling today? Well, I’m decluttering the house. There’s nobody home so it’s just me and I’m on my own schedule. Eating … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, heart | Tagged ice cream for breakfast, insomnia, kids and divorce, me time, relationships | 18 Comments

Nothing Left Unsaid

Posted on June 5, 2022 by janieleeds

I have loved my first boyfriend for years, decades even if I’m honest. He was my first kiss and while we could never really be on the same page at the same time (couldn’t live with him, couldn’t live without … Continue reading →

Posted in heart, inspiration, love | Tagged first love, relationships, say I love you, tell the truth | 4 Comments

Gone Too Early

Posted on January 6, 2022 by janieleeds

A classmate from high school passed away and through social media, we all learned of her passing. It was sudden, yet nobody seems to know the reason she died. And while I understand it’s none of anybody’s business, I still … Continue reading →

Posted in inspiration, Untold Stories of Isolation | Tagged death, friendship, grieving, illness, relationships, social media, suicide | 13 Comments

Rest In Peace

Posted on December 12, 2021 by janieleeds

My friend called me this morning. Usually we talk every afternoon, but when the phone rang before 10am, I wondered why. She let me know that when she woke up this morning, she found that her husband had passed during … Continue reading →

Posted in inspiration, love | Tagged death, friendships, grieving, legacy, relationships | 21 Comments

Holidate

Posted on November 13, 2021 by janieleeds

I started watching a movie called Holidate last night. I haven’t finished it because I got a phone call from a friend and then didn’t go back to it after we talked. But I’m planning on it today. The reason … Continue reading →

Posted in Covid-19 Virus, dating after 50 | Tagged holiday parties, relationships, rom-com | 8 Comments

Your Presence Is The Present You Give Your Kids

Posted on October 5, 2021 by janieleeds

Parenting 101 especially after divorce most important tip: Be present with your kids. Listen. Take the time and stop what you’re doing so that they feel like you’re listening to them, you’re hearing what they’re telling you and they feel … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, love | Tagged college kids, love, parenting advice, relationships, single parent | 11 Comments

He Left

Posted on September 25, 2021 by janieleeds

I was talking with a friend yesterday and she brought up the fact that she thinks my saying, it’s been seven years since he left puts me in the victim mode. I felt like I had to defend my answer. … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50 | Tagged break up, change your words, healing, relationships, timeline | 29 Comments