Tag Archives: relationships

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

Eerily Centered

Posted on September 4, 2021 by janieleeds

I’ve got friends who are losing it lately. Too much stress in their jobs, in their lives and poof! they’re not able to cope. In fact, one went to the hospital the other day because she hadn’t slept in 3 … Continue reading →

Posted in finding happiness at 50, Untold Stories of Isolation | Tagged dealing with stress, friendship, it is what it is, peace, relationships | 17 Comments

Masked Intentions

Posted on August 25, 2021 by janieleeds

As if it weren’t enough with the vax vs not vax, additionally, there’s the mask compliant vs mask refusal. Goodness gracious, things are starting to swirl out of control around here. Let me set the scenario. I have a friend … Continue reading →

Posted in Covid-19 Virus, Untold Stories of Isolation | Tagged compromise, fear, friendships, relationships | 32 Comments

An Exception To The Rule

Posted on August 22, 2021 by janieleeds

Middle of the night calls are always jarring as, who calls after midnight? Unless you’re a known night owl in my life, nobody does. And when the phone does ring in the middle of the night, usually it’s not for … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50 | Tagged life lessons, parenting college kids, relationships | 7 Comments