Tag Archives: breaking up

I’m Back Again!

Posted on April 19, 2021 by janieleeds

Did you miss me? I know I’ve missed all of you! I’m sorry I’ve not been writing more lately, but it’s been really busy here. Divorced parenting never stops even when the kids are in their early 20’s because they … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce | Tagged breaking up, kids say the darndest things, online dating, parenting college kids, rose-colored glasses | 9 Comments

I Broke Up With My Hairdresser

Posted on December 14, 2018 by janieleeds

So I broke up with my hairdresser which was hard. I don’t particularly like change, but I felt like I needed to do something different. I had been with the same stylist at the same salon for over five years … Continue reading →

Posted in finding happiness at 50 | Tagged bad hair day, balayage, blonde hair, breaking up, feeling good about yourself, friendship, getting what you want, personal trainer, stylist | 15 Comments

Filling The Empty Cavity When He Leaves

Posted on January 30, 2018 by janieleeds

Today’s prompt cavity made me ache to write to you. Because as ex-spouses or ex-partners, there’s a hole in our hearts after our loved one leaves. It aches like a cavity and the pain that we feel within takes effort … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love, the daily post, women 50 | Tagged breaking up, cavity, divorce advice, find love again, forgiveness, grief, healing after divorce, heartbroken, marriage, mojo, new beginnings, relationships, self-worth, tooth | 6 Comments

You Can’t Protect Yourself From Heartache

Posted on November 8, 2017 by janieleeds

You can’t protect yourself from heartache. It’s just not possible for most of us. We can try to do everything right. We can love with our whole hearts. We can dedicate our days and nights to making our special partner/spouse … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, love, music | Tagged being single, Bonnie Raitt, breaking up, healing your heart, inspiration, It's a heartache, life, relationships | 13 Comments

Heart of the Matter

Posted on October 6, 2017 by janieleeds

This song popped into my head other day and it reminded me of a time when I saw a friend’s son sing this song while I sat between his mom and dad who are divorced. At the time, I was … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, love, music | Tagged breaking up, Don Henley, Eagles, relationships, sing your heart out, The End of the Innocence, truth | 4 Comments