Regina DeMeo, known affectionately as GenXSmartie, hosts a blog about relationships, and it covers dating, marriage, parenting, modern family dynamics and divorce as seen from the very personal perspective of a divorced divorce lawyer.
10 Virtues of Being Married
The last several years, I have had the distinct vantage point of crossing over two separate worlds-- on alternating weekends I am surrounded by my happily married [...]
Emotional Baggage
We each carry our own set of “emotional baggage” some just have heavier loads than others. Quite recently, a friend shared with me an analogy that has [...]
Why Smart Women Date Inappropriate Men
Today I feel the need to explain why smart women would date inappropriate men. The short answer is so obvious: dating inappropriate guys is safe because you [...]
Dating in the 21st Century
In 2005 when I was getting divorced, a good friend told me to brace myself for what it is like to date in the 21st century. It [...]
In the Eye of the Storm
My father said to me recently, "sometimes we cannot see what everyone else arounds us sees because we are too caught up in our own lives." I [...]
New Family Connections
Last night, I received confirmation that I have indeed found my father-- 99.999% sure based on our DNA test. All of a sudden, I have a father, [...]
Finding the Courage to Forgive
In January 2010, when I met Elizabeth Gilbert at her book signing, everyone was thanking her for sharing her story. By the time I got to meet [...]
A Puzzle That Took 38 Years To Complete
In 1971, a woman met a Spaniard while on a cruise. Nine months later, I was born. A nasty court case ensued, and without the admission of [...]
Looking Back In Order to Move Forward
Six years ago, I did the unexpected-- I got divorced. Prior to that, for 32 years, I did everything I was expected to do: finished law school, [...]
What Are the Top 5 Traits On Your List?
When dating, if you want to adopt a more conscious approach, it is important to know your must-haves. I think most of my peers agree that the [...]
Valentine’s Day & prenuptials
Today, many will decide to pop the question. I wish you all the best. The only thing I would like to add is that you include in [...]
Separating over the holidays
Holidays can be bitter-sweet-- sweet for those that are in a good place, bitter for those that are not. Those in the latter category, who find themselves [...]
Regina DeMeo on ABC re Collaborative Divorce on Channel 8 News
Check out Regina DeMeo's interview on ABC explaining the movement in family law to use Collaborative Divorce. Link is courtesy of ABC's channel 8 Thurs. night: [...]
Collaborative Divorce on Channel 8
It is such an honor to talk about Collaborative Divorce on Channel 8! Finally, I hope to clear up for viewers the myths about Collaborative Divorce, and [...]
The Story That Started It All
This is the Washington Post article from June 2010, which led to my rise in the media. Ellen McCarthy's story about how my own divorce changed my approach with [...]
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