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Why You Should Look for Someone Who is Divorced

Why You Should Look for Someone Who is Divorced

DonnaBarnes November 30, 2017 Online Dating Tips Leave a Comment

A lot of single people search for someone who’s “never been married”. I certainly do understand the romantic notion that you could be each other’s first marriage. However, as you get older it’s harder and harder to find people who …

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12 Steps to Protect Your Finances When Leaving an Abusive Relationship

12 Steps to Protect Your Finances When Leaving an Abusive Relationship

DonnaBarnes October 10, 2017 Advice for Women, Fix Our Issues Leave a Comment

Lisa Orban was married to her abuser for three years. In 1990, she left after he threatened to kill her and their two young children. She was 20 years old. Her financial situation in the marriage? “Bad, in a nutshell,” …

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Don’t Get Married Younger Than 25

Don’t Get Married Younger Than 25

DonnaBarnes August 25, 2017 A New Relationship, Advice for Women, Lasting Relationship Leave a Comment

Falling in love is exciting. When you think you’ve found “the one” its fun to fantasize about walking down the aisle together. Nonetheless, if you haven’t celebrated your twenty-fifth birthday yet you should not actually plan the wedding — or …

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Unhappily engaged?

Unhappily Engaged?

DonnaBarnes December 12, 2016 Advice for Women Leave a Comment

Getting engaged can be really exciting. Most girls dream about that moment for a long time. So when he or she got down on one knee and asked that important question maybe you only said yes because you thought you …

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Attending a Wedding Together May End Your Relationship

Attending a Wedding Together May End Your Relationship

DonnaBarnes September 18, 2015 Lasting Relationship Leave a Comment

Going to a wedding with the love of your life can seem very romantic. But be careful, it just might ignite fear of commitment in your partner and ruin your relationship. If you’re in a great relationship and one or …

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Dating After Divorce

Dating After Divorce

DonnaBarnes September 2, 2015 Dating Advice, Online Dating Tips Leave a Comment

Yes, dating is very different now (if you were married for a long time) and I understand your desire to just jump into another relationship for the safety of it. However, going out on lots of dates is actually good …

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How to Recognize a Cheater

How to Recognize a Cheater

DonnaBarnes June 17, 2013 Lasting Relationship 2 Comments

Perhaps the greatest cause of heartburn is the feeling of betrayal as you recognize a cheater. Trust is an essential ingredient of a healthy relationship, and once it’s lost or threatened, it’s extremely hard to get back. Unfortunately, cheating is …

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