Monthly Archives: February 2009
HELP: ASK SYBD: “I have Insomnia – what should I do?”
THIS WAS THE FIRST IN OUR HELPFUL SERIES OF “ASK SYBD” QUESTIONS (it was posted on the old blog last year but worth migrating to the new blog.) Lost Girl writes: “Hi Thea – I found sleep extremely difficult during … Continue reading
FINANCIAL: 10 Helpful Financial Tips for Women
soyouvebeendumped.com is pleased to bring you this financially savvy article by Jasmine Birtles . Jasmine is a TV presenter, author and the financial guru / founder of MONEY MAGPIE. Though it is written for the UK market in mind, ALL … Continue reading
LEGAL: Hannah on Restraining Orders
In many cases, break-ups can be a result of or lead to violence, either actual physical or threatened violence or emotional abuse and harassment. Whether you have been subjected to it for many years, or it follows the break-up itself, … Continue reading
HELP: 10 Ways to Empower Yourself After a Break Up (or Just ‘Cause)
EMPOWERMENT – 10 Ways To Make You Feel Better After a Break up (or Just Because) – By Thea Newcomb The word “empowerment” is not a new word. In fact the word ‘empower’ dates back to the mid-17th century when … Continue reading
THEA: On Being Positively Single
Couples bloomin’ couples, they’re everywhere, aren’t they? In this day and age, thankfully being single has not got the same social stigma it once had, and quite frankly nor should it. Though it can be hard to adjust initially all … Continue reading
FUN: Break Up Lines That Make Us Say, “Huh?”
Good Friday the 13th news! The lovely folks over at BlogHer have just posted my second piece entitled “Break Up Lines That Make Us Say, ‘HUH’?” – just in time for Valentine’s Day or as I like to call it … Continue reading
SYBD PRESS: Beating the V-Day Blues
Beating the V-Day blues: Someone stomped on your heart? Try these healing tips from a breakup expert By PETER BOTHUM • The News Journal • February 13, 2009 “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do” by Neil Sedaka. “Breakin’ Up” by … Continue reading
FUN! Most Annoying Cliches After a Break Up
WordNet @ Princeton defines a cliche as “a platitude: a trite or obvious remark”…Free Online Dictionary says, “a trite or overused expression or idea”. Basically I, Thea Newcomb definite them as annoying truths you don’t want to hear when you’re … Continue reading
LEGAL – Hannah on Kids & Custody
It’s hard enough for the adults to understand what went wrong and why it’s all ended, but give a thought to the children who also get dumped-on when relationships end. So often we adults are full of our own questions, … Continue reading
HELP: Surviving Valentine’s Day (Solo)
By Thea Newcomb Well it’s that time of year again – February – and therefore that annoying couples day is nearly upon us. It’s the day, that singletons all over the globe, it would appear, despise the most (right up … Continue reading
