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by Jill Brooke on Wed, 08/11/2010 - 9:48am
Here's your pet's pet peeve. Your beloved animals suffer anxiety when you separate or divorce, just as you do. In fact, the People's Dispensary for Sick Animals in London has added divorce to the list of events that can lead to "acral lick dermatitis."
Other causes of ALD – a constant chewing, sucking, and licking of a part of the body – are dogs who are isolated or bored, punished continually, or who have nervous and stressed owners. Sean Wensley, a senior vet at the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals, says, “As a result of such licking, the area can become raw and itchy, which in turn leads to further licking or chewing."
Pets mirror our emotions. If your parrot plucks his feathers feverishly, your poodle pouts with downcast eyes, your calico cat meows mournfully, vets translate these things as a form of depression because, folks, they are "furry" upset by the disruption in the house.
And why shouldn’t they be?
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by Jill Brooke on Wed, 06/02/2010 - 2:26pm
Al and Tipper Gore’s surprise separation announcement has exposed “An Inconvenient Truth.” In today’s environment, it’s very hard to keep a marriage together for a lifetime.
There doesn’t seem to be much support encouraging the continuity of marriage if you take the temperature of commentators. The New York Times had someone call divorce an iconic baby boomer event.
On one of the morning TV shows, their so-called experts said that it doesn’t matter that Al and Tipper may be divorced since the kids are now older. Hmmm. With rationed time, it now means that elderly parents see their adult kids half as much for holidays and get togethers and adult kids have to choose between parents.
Ironically, the announcement was made at the peak of wedding season when couples will walk down the aisle making the commitment to love each other through thick and thin, sickness and health, richer or poorer.
As one reader wrote, “When young couples see that the Gores (and many others) can't quite make it work, what hope is left for them?"
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by First Wives World on Fri, 04/16/2010 - 9:29am
You know the drill: You meet a man who satisfies some basic requirements (employed, at least a hair taller than you, no more than twice your weight), you sense some potential sparks, and finally decide to dip your toe in the dating pool with him. Fast-forward six weeks, and he's just another name and number gathering "dust" in your phone's list of contacts. Regardless of who decided to call it off, you can't help but wonder: What am I doing wrong?
If this sounds familiar, maybe you need to learn to "inner-view" potential mates and dates like a pro. And that's exacty the opportunity you'll have by registering for a free encore teleseminar with relationship experts Maryanne Comaroto (and FWW contributor) and Eve Hogan this Monday, April 19th.
The first thing you might be surprised to learn is that your situation is not unusual — the average relationship fizzles after six weeks. Why? Well, you'll have to listen to find out. And in the process, you'll also learn the #1 most common mistake people make while dating...and more.
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by First Wives World on Wed, 03/31/2010 - 9:48pm
As we reported last month, Rachel Gladstone’s hilarious FWW blog “The Petty Chronicles” made its theatrical debut in Nashville over two consecutive weekends in February. While this was great news for Rachel and many of her devoted fans, it was somewhat disappointing news for many of her OTHER devoted fans (you know, those of us who don’t live in states that begin with T and end with ennessee). As thrilled as we were for Rachel, we couldn’t help but kick the dirt under our feet just a little bit in that “aw, crap” way we do at the idea of missing a chance to see “The Petty Chronicles” come to life on stage.
Well, thanks to something called YouTube (perhaps you’ve heard of it), the dirt kicking can end now.
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by First Wives World on Thu, 03/11/2010 - 9:19am
Calling all Divorcees!
Occasionally we come across opportunities for FWW readers to share their unqiue divorce stories with the media, and receive financial reimbursement in the process. Below is an opportunity we thought was worth checking out:
Top women's magazines and newspapers in the UK are looking for women who would like to share their inspirational stories for real life features.
Have you overcome tragedy or adversity in your life?
Have you recovered from your marriage break up in an unusual way?
Or found love again in an unexpected manner?
Or did your Ex leave you for a family member of friend?
Whatever your real life story is, we would love to hear from you. All stories must be true, you must be willing to be named and pictured and we only deal mainly with stories from the UK. You could also earn up to £1000 (~$1500 US) and all stories will be dealt with in a sensitive manner.
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by First Wives World on Mon, 03/01/2010 - 11:37pm
Divorce is usually no laughing matter. So when it is, we feel compelled to pay the funny forward.
Here then, is a joke that has been making the rounds via email, generally with the heading "The Best Divorce Letter Ever". After reading, you'll understand why:
Dear Wife,
I'm writing you this letter to tell you that I'm leaving you for good. I've been a good man to you for seven years and I have nothing to show for it. These last two weeks have been hell. Your boss called to tell me that you had quit your job today and that was the last straw.
Last week, you came home and didn't even notice that I had gotten a new hair cut, cooked your favorite meal, and even wore a brand new pair of silk boxers later that night.
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by First Wives World on Wed, 02/10/2010 - 12:25am
A 50-year-old man from Jerusalem seems to be testing the limits of the aphorism, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” The unnamed man was recently granted his eleventh divorce, scoring an Israeli record, according to the country’s Rabinnical court.
The previous Jewish Israeli record for divorces by one person was seven.
As reported by the BBC, the man told the Rabbinical court that he regretted his first divorce, which he feels launched a never-ending search for the next "experience". He usually divorces his wives every two years, and begins searching for a new bride immediately thereafter.
While one might think that such a track record would prove a turn-off for potential new brides, the man claimed he has experienced little difficulty finding new brides. His method? “I send out a hook in all directions, and the fish come on their own."
Nothing like a fishing metaphor to keep reeling the women in.
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by Jill Brooke on Mon, 02/08/2010 - 8:47pm
In an ironic twist, Jenny Sanford and Lori Gottlieb are hitting the bookstores at the same time. In Marry Him - The Case For Mr. Good Enough, Gottlieb says women should be less picky and settle, and now Sanford will be on the same talk shows discussing the consequences when you do.
Sanford's book is called Staying True, written because her husband wasn't True Blue. Of all her revelations, one sticks out in my mind. Jenny Sanford acknowledged that she was never in love with Mark Sanford when they got married. "It wasn't exactly love at first sight," she said. "It was more like friendship after first sight."
The former investment banker from Lezard Freres calculated that investing in a resume instead of a person would reap rewards. She did get to be the First Lady of South Carolina. But she didn't get to be the First Lady of his heart.
They produced successful campaigns as well as four adorable sons. It wasn't enough. It rarely is when love isn't the driving force in the relationship.
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by First Wives World on Fri, 02/05/2010 - 8:54am
For much of the past year, FWW readers across the country have had their funny bones tickled by Rachel Gladstone’s enormously popular blog, “The Petty Chronicles”. But now, fans in the Nashville area have a whole new reason to hoot and holler.
The all-new theatre presentation of “The Petty Chronicles” will open at Bongo After Hours Theatre at 2007 Belmont Boulevard for two consecutive weekends beginning on February 12th.
Admission is $10 (a steal if you ask us, devoted fans of the blog that we are), but in a nod to popularity of “The Petty Chronicles” among those who are divorced or divorcing, there are additional discounts to be had, assuming you know your presidential history: Those divorced during the Bush I, Clinton, or Bush II administrations can receive a 10 percent discount. Those divorced during the Obama administration (or who plan to be), can receive a 20 percent discount.
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by First Wives World on Thu, 01/07/2010 - 11:07am
TV’s wildly successful Divorce Court is like porn for the broken-hearted. Short of setting “Love Stinks” to repeat on our iPods, no other guilty pleasure assuages our heartache by reminding us that love does indeed stink…for everyone! Call it voyeurism or schadenfreude — we love watching couples with all sorts of troubles.
But for Judge Lynn Toler, the show’s quick-witted yet even-tempered host, the program is more than entertainment; it’s a sign of the times. “I am concerned about the current state of marriage, especially as it relates to the family and kids,” Toler says. That explains why she’s leaving the bench — at least for one night — and taking the stage.
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