The Most Effective Endorphin Rush: Sex
by Mary Jo Eustace, edited by Joanne Kimes,
Author of Divorce Sucks: What to do when irreconcilable differences, lawyer fees, and your ex’s Hollywood wife make you miserable
No pun intended here, but let’s not beat around the bush. Obviously some great, mind blowing, endorphin-releasing sex would be an awesome way to jump back in the game. For some of us, it might not be happening at this very moment. And that’s okay. Our neurotransmitters can make us feel good in other ways. I know a chocolate bar and a good joke don’t quite replace a life-altering orgasm, but it’s a start. So is a nice glass of wine. During my divorce, there was nothing I looked forward to more then my glass of Sauvignon Blanc, chilled and waiting for me at the end of the day. I was having quite the affair with my nightly glass of white. I found it really took the edge off everything that had transpired during the fairly lousy days. As a matter of fact, my weekly trip to the wine store became a highlight as I explored different country’s wine offerings, looking for the perfect way to end my day.
I am not advocating picking up an addiction. But now’s the time to indulge in things that bring you a modicum of pleasure and that are more or less legal. My nightly date with a glass of wine introduced me to a new hobby. I really do love exploring different wines, especially with a plate of really smelly cheese and a nice piece of chocolate. For me, there really is nothing better (except for one of the endorphin releases we previously discussed that aren’t happening for me lately). So find a way to provide yourself with a daily endorphin release — a glass of Shiraz, a massage, or a new yoga class. Familiarize yourself with the wonderful world of release, one endorphin at a time.
Sex-Free Endorphin Rushes:
- Stepping on the scale after a holiday weekend feeding frenzy and finding that you actually lost two pounds!
- Saying no when your ex comes crawling back.
- Realizing that you’ll never have to visit your in-laws again!
- Meeting your ex’s new girlfriend and recognizing her from a disturbing episode of The Jerry Springer Show entitled, “Girls With Nasty STDS.”
- Getting carded!
- Enjoying a Friday night in bed alone while your ex has the kids and you know they’re extra cranky.
- Going over your divorce agreement — especially the part that says your ex has to pay whether you get remarried or not!
- Being able to say yes to anything you want because you don’t have some idiot making all the decisions for you.
- Finally fitting into your skinny jeans (granted, you’ve been wallowing in an abyss of suicidal depression)!
The above is an excerpt from the book Divorce Sucks: What to do when irreconcilable differences, lawyer fees, and your ex’s Hollywood wife make you miserable by Author. The above excerpt is a digitally scanned reproduction of text from print. Although this excerpt has been proofread, occasional errors may appear due to the scanning process. Please refer to the finished book for accuracy.
Copyright © 2009 Mary Jo Eustace, author of Divorce Sucks: What to do when irreconcilable differences, lawyer fees, and your ex’s Hollywood wife make you miserable
Born and raised in Toronto, Mary Jo Eustace, author of Divorce Sucks: What to do when irreconcilable differences, lawyer fees, and your ex’s Hollywood wife make you miserable, is an author, actress, singer, chef, and mother to Jack and Lola. Mary Jo was married to Dean McDermott for thirteen years before Dean met Tori Spelling on the set of the Lifetime made-for-TV movie Mind Over Murder. After her highly publicized divorce, Mary Jo returned to her native Canada with her son and newly adopted daughter to film her cooking show, He Said, She Said with Ken and Mary Jo for Canada’s W Network. Mary Jo is the author of the bestselling cookbook By My Side. She has also written for the bestselling anthology The Other Woman and has been featured on Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood, and The Today Show.
For more information please visit maryjoeustace.com
Joanne Kimes, editor of Divorce Sucks: What to do when irreconcilable differences, lawyer fees, and your ex’s Hollywood wife make you miserable, is the creator and editor of the bestselling Sucks series. Ms. Kimes has been married for twelve years and only considers divorce during playoff season. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and her daughter.
Find out more about Joanne and the Sucks series at www.sucksandthecity.com
Divorce Sucks: What to do when irreconcilable differences, lawyer fees, and your ex’s Hollywood wife make you miserable (Sucks Series)
