According to every single woman’s magazine on newsstands today, it’s spring cleaning time. If I see another article on de-cluttering, I’m gonna go crazy. I won’t deny, however, that the hints of fresh spring breezes wafting through my window does invite some kind of a REFRESH. My mess of a closet, for one thing — and with that wardrobe change comes the inevitable metaphor of tidying up the wintry wreckage of worn-out mating habits. Below are seven essential tips for spring cleaning:

Tip #1. Check those Expiration Labels

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/maryjane-fahey/relationship-advice_b_2829237.html

What follows is DUMPED‘s homage to the “Dear Abby” columnist, Pauline Phillips, who left this planet in January of 2013. Imagine if HBO’s ‘Girls’ coming to her for advice, self-involved and dealing with their problematic Brooklyn lives and needing a bit of her most uncommon common sense…

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1. Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber

Dear Selena,

Lucky you! You no longer will have to deal with The Bieb’s  rabid preteen fan base or search for his eyes concealed by his nutty hairdo.   You’re young and fabulous with your whole life ahead of you and plenty of rock stars to date!  On to the next, girlfriend!

2. Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattison

Dear Kristen,

You got away with it this time. He’s back in your loving arms talking babies and bling. But in our experience, when it’s done, it’s DONE, over, finito, kaput.  Your need to publicly stray like that… wow….. speaks volumes.  Like you were lookin’ for an out.  Go with your gut, chica!  We support you whole heartedly!

3. Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise

Dear Katie,

Whatever you have on Tom, good for you for keeping that shit under wraps.  It’s obvious you love your child and have enough self respect to not drag Mr. “Impossible” to the cleaners.   And look at you – your careers’s on fire, you’ve got your life back, and most importantly, you can strut in HEELS again!  We’re proud of you, doll face! Woooohoooooo!

4. Taylor Swift and Conor Kennedy

Dear Taylor,

Give it a rest, girl.  We’re spent just hearing about your escapades.  You have enough material to last you an entire career at this point and you’re a BABY!  Stay home with a mud mask or have a slumber party with your gal pals.  Go for a bike ride or to a museum.  It’s not necessary to jump from one guy to the next – it’s dizzying for us so we can only imagine what it’s like for you.  Take a nap.

5. Heidi Klum and Seal

Dear Heidi,

Perhaps dating the help isn’t such a super idea right about now.  Fly solo for a bit till you’re ready to move on to your next great love.  As an aside…maybe this whole renewing of the vows every year ain’t such a super duper sign that things are hunky dory, huh? Rather than showing the world how much you “love” each other, tell that one person exactly how you feel – privately!

6. Halle Berry, Gabriel Aubry and Olivier Martinez

You need our help more than anyone.  What’s your address, lady, cuz we’re sending you a complimentary copy of DUMPED. Seriously, you are a repeat offender letting everyone dump all over you.   Here’s a thought:  How ‘bout working on your inner life and gettin’ some self-esteem?  We truly believe that you’ve got to be oh so much more than just a pretty face.   Prove us right. Take our DUMPED quizzes and get back to us.

7. Rhea Perlman and Danny Devito

Hmmmmm…..  really??  We have an idea: How “bout the two of you hit the nearest sex shop and buy some much needed toys and work it out?  Porn maybe?  Tough to keep things hot after so many years but you’re both so cute and adorable, it’d be nice to see you back together.

8.  Vanessa Paradis & Johnny Depp

Dear Vanessa,

You married America’s favorite bad boy, tamed him (or did you?), had his children and lived with him part-time on your very own Caribbean island.  Sounds like Paradis, indeed.  14 years is a long time.  You gave up your career yada yada.  Good for you for taking stock and gettin’ out.  Why wait another 14 years?

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After being single for about six months, I finally came alive again, and by alive, I mean … alive down there. After my breakup, I thought I’d never want to have sex again. My libido, along with my record collection and art books, got lost in the shuffle. Months went by where I saw single pals on the prowl and just was not interested. I worked on my strength, on my joy factor – but it was my co-author and hot-blooded pal who brought me back to the living, insisting that I practice the resolutions I share with you below. And when the libido did come back – it came back in spades. The more I loved myself again, the more I wanted to spread the joy.

Read the full article in Huffington Post

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/maryjane-fahey/sex-resolutions-2013_b_2375811.html

Well, ladies, the holidays are upon us. And you just made it through Thanksgiving… perhaps solo for the first time in years. Not so easy, is it?

Hopefully, you didn’t make the same mistakes I did on that first feast without my “other half.”

The Norman Rockwell version of Thanksgiving stopped working for me at some point. Though I come from a huge family and loved the tradition as a kid, the issues kicked in as I got older and found myself in the wretched kitchen feeling like hired help, cleanin’ up or stirrin’ up for fifteen guests minimum. Ugh. Now, on this first Thanksgiving, liberated from his huge family and from my enormous brood because they gave me a (loving) dispensation, I decided to focus on a nontraditional blowout with my sidekick and buddy, newly stag for her first fete as well.

Read the full article in The Huffington Post

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/maryjane-fahey/holiday-survival-guide_b_2198662.html

 

 

Getting over a break up? You’ve got one of two ways to go ­– you can either be a cryin’ whinin’ mess or an empowerment babe! Lucky you, we’ve made a handy dandy do’s and don’ts info-graphic (we know how much you love these babies). Avoid the pitfalls of the DON’TS on the left hand side and follow the DO’S on the right. Do it right and you’ll find yourself surviving, reviving and THRIVING post breakup. We’re a couple of sassy, no nonsense, bawdy broads who’ve been there and back and we’re f’n FABULOUS!!

DO slap this baby on your fridge… you’ll be glad you did!!!

You’re welcome.

As seen in Huffington Post

Just Do It!

Damn that was a good slogan…and so true! When you have a book percolating inside of you – just do it. Don’t get worn out by the publishing world before you even start. Don’t read all the depressing stats on how the industry is in the trash. Just write your book, then think about how to market it when it’s in some kind of tangible form.

Read the full article in Chick Lit Central: The Blog

http://www.chicklitcentral.com/2012/09/maryjane-caryn-beth-school-us-on.html

Closure and Other Catastrophes

Don’t call your ex’s mother. Don’t stalk him on the internet. Don’t go back for break up sex and for f*ck sake, never ever every try to get back together with him…

It’s over: REJOICE!

Ladies, the mistake we make is that we want CLOSURE from our exes…truth is the only closure we’re gonna get is the closure we give ourselves. Check out the 10 Commandments to live by after a break up in Huffington Post…

  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/maryjane-fahey/closure_b_1894464.html

 

No Sex = No Relationship

The hottest nine years of my adult carnal life were spent being somebody’s “side dish.” Don’t feel sorry for me. He was my piece on the side, too — and, much like lobster mac and cheese, was he ever delicious. 26 years older then me, he was wildly successful, sophisticated, and… unavailable. Back then, I was a ”refreshing” comely hick from a town in New Jersey I’d rather die than mention. (Hey, it’s bad enough I just copped to New Jersey.)

Read the full article in the Huffington Post

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/maryjane-fahey/sex_b_1832776.html