I remember the first Thanksgiving when my sister decided to spend the holiday weekend with her serious boyfriend’s family instead of coming home.  It also happened to be the Thanksgiving when my brother decided to spend the holiday travelling with his girlfriend instead of coming home.  I spent the holiday with my parents and other close relatives, but I knew that it was a big deal that we had all reached the age where we might not all spend every holiday together anymore.
Missing holidays with your family to be with your significant other’s family is a pretty big deal.  Not …read more

The idea of cutting an ex out of your life completely directly after breaking up is extremely painful.  Your ex could be someone who you have lived with, loved, shared your life with, cared for, sacrificed for, opened up to, relied on, and so much more.  So many elements of your relationship are special and this person became special.  But sometimes when a serious relationship ends, a complete and drastic break is the best option for both of you.
I was just reading Michelle’s article “Can You Be Friends With an Ex?” that addresses similar issues.  Everyone imagines a perfect scenario …read more