Category: Holidays
Infidelity Valentine’s Day Poetry
Are you ready for another round of Infidelity Valentine’s Poetry? Every year about this time we remember the less fortunate — the poor freaks that …
A Golden Retriever, Pine Cone Elf, Merry Christmas Miscellany
I blame the lack of a coherent column this morning on Monty Dog, our golden retriever puppy. He is obsessed, obsessed, with Christmas stollen. He …
How to Survive Solo Holidays
Today’s post goes out to anyone who’s feeling a bit morose about being single at the holidays. Why should I feel morose, Tracy? HUH? Are …
I Don’t Want to Spend Holidays with My Ex
Dear Chump Lady, The holidays are coming and I was just wondering how to deal with the soon-to-be-ex (STBX) and holiday get-togethers. I actually thought …
A Veteran’s Day Salute to Military Chumps and Spouses
Hello Chump Lady, I was wondering if you can run some type of article on Veteran’s Day about all of us military spouse chumps? All …
A Chump Declaration of Independence
Overthrowing tyrants? Boldly striking out to chart a new life? Chumps have Independence Day down. Today I’m rerunning this proclamation by CN member KibblesNBits. Please add your …
Happy Father’s Day!
Happy Dad’s day to all the chump men! Hope you’re out celebrating today and being celebrated. If you’re going through the infidelity and divorce crucible …
Happy Mother’s Day!
Happy Mother’s Day everyone! Greetings from Chez Chump, where we’re still unpacking boxes and Mr. CL is unfortunately under the weather. But my son is …
Cheater Freak Christmas Contest
I’m a little late this year, but it’s time again for our Cheater Freak Christmas Contest! Like the 12 Days of Christmas Song, only we …
Holiday D-Days Anyone?
They really pick their moments, don’t they? About this time of year, there’s an uptick in new members to the chump club no one wants …
Single at the Holidays?
Today’s post goes out to anyone who’s feeling a bit morose about being single at the holidays. Why should I feel morose, Tracy? HUH? Are …
Holiday Traditions You No Longer Must Endure?
Keeping in the theme of thanks, today’s Friday Challenge was suggested by a CN member — Holiday Traditions You No Longer Must Endure. When you …
Happy Thanksgiving! Gratitude and Jello Salad
Happy Thanksgiving, CN! Hope you’re out there (in the US anyway) getting your turkey feast on. If this is your first holiday post-fuckwit, do something …
When You Don’t Want to Spend Thanksgiving with Your Ex
Dear Chump Lady, The holidays are coming and I was just wondering how to deal with the soon-to-be-ex (STBX) and holiday get-togethers. I actually thought …
Happy Father’s Day!
Happy Dad’s day to all the chump men! Hope you’re out celebrating today and being celebrated. If you’re going through the infidelity and divorce crucible …
Should I Send a Father’s Day Card?
Dear Chump Lady, I’m struggling right now because Father’s Day is coming. My dad is dead and I am nearly divorced from my husband. I …
It’s Time Again for Infidelity Valentines!
Happy February, chumps! It’s nearly Valentine’s Day, or as people have been known to call it “Single Awareness Day.” If you’re feeling a bit adrift …
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas from CL headquarters! Even if the holiday sucks this year, you are among a legion of people who have survived sucktacular holidays. And …
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot like D-Day
Double lives are hard to conceal at the holidays. (Especially during a pandemic). Families demand more. Schmoopies demand more. Worlds collide. Consequently, a lot of …
Fractured Hallmark Holiday Specials
We’re expecting a snow storm here today (WHOOPEE!!!! YEAAAA!!!!), and I’m taking the occasion (JOY!) to snark about the Hallmark Christmas Channel. What does this …
