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How Pets Handle Divorce

Posted to Relevant News 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?

Al and Tipper Gore Separating: How Does Any Marriage Last A Lifetime?

Posted to Relevant News 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?"

Free Teleseminar: How to Date Like a Pro

Register now for April 20th encore event

Posted to Relevant News 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.

"The Petty Chronicles": Now on a Laptop Near You

Posted to Relevant News 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.

Share Your Story, Make Some Money

Posted to Relevant News 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.

Dear Husband: The Best Divorce Letter Ever

Posted to Relevant News 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.

Israeli Man Sets Record with 11th Divorce

Posted to Relevant News 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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