DC and MD Matrimonial Lawyer Focusing on Custody, Divorce and Prenups
For over 20 years, Regina A. DeMeo has been helping families in MD and DC with custody and divorce issues either through mediation, litigation or advocacy. She is an alumna of Georgetown University and GW University Law School, who is nationally recognized as a top matrimonial attorney. She is frequently quoted in the media for her ideas to promote healthier relationships and featured in the Washington Post, ABA Journal and Bethesda Magazine for her care and commitment to her clients. As a legal commentator, she has appeared on Washington Post Express Facebook Live, ABC tv, Good Morning America, MMCTV, YouTube and Sirius XM, and has been quoted in various magazines, books and journals across the country.
Regina offers appointments in Maryland and DC. Her areas of practice include:
Latest Blog Posts by GenXSmartie
Some Rules Are Meant to Be Broken
As a person that finds great comfort in having rules, I'm sure it will shock you to hear me say that some rules are meant to be broken-- especially when dating. Some of the "rules" I find ridiculously stupid include this notion that you need to play it cool, so that even if you really enjoyed a date, the girl should wait for the guy to text, and he has 3 days to do so if he wants another date. Well, what if I really had a nice time, and just want to send a thank you text that same night? What if that guy doesn't want to wait 3 days to let me know he wants to get together again? Should we both sit home starring at the ceiling waiting to see who makes the next move? If you want to play it safe, then wait, but I say if you are playing for keeps, you have to go with what your heart tells you to do. Another stupid rule involves intimacy-- some have asked me if you are expected to sleep with someone by Date #3. Really? After age 30, who cares what date number you are on-- what is more important is how you feel about the situation. Obviously if you want someone to respect you, then [...]
Is Your Love Lost In Translation?
People communicate in different ways-- some are better at expressing themselves in writing, or through music, art or dance. Others are more comfortable sharing their sentiments verbally or through touch. Some prefer to show their feelings through gifts, shared experiences or small acts of kindness. Then there are those who may lack an ability to truly communicate their feelings to others. And precisely because there is such a range in ways we can express ourselves, a lot can get lost in translation when you are not speaking the same language. According to Dr. Chapman, the author of 5 Love Languages, the key is to first figure out what your love language is, and then find out which is your partner's love language. In order to successfully communicate your love you need to let your partner know what you need to feel loved, and you have to make an effort to do what your partner needs to feel that s/he is loved by you. It takes effort to communicate effectively-- to share your thoughts skillfully and hear your partner attentively. But nothing is worth more of our effort than making sure our love is successfully received by our intended recipients. And we also need to learn to recognize when our efforts are in vain, or our feelings are not [...]
Have You Tried to Find Clues From Your Own Past?
Recently, it has been an interesting experience to read through past blogs and see how much of what I predicted has in fact came true, especially with my theory in 2011 that finding my dad would change my outlook on love and life. The blog entitled "A Puzzle That Took 38 Years to Complete" was the first one to go viral, and since then so many have written to tell me how my writing has inspired them in some way. Finding my family was not an easy journey, but then again, nothing worth while in my life ever came easily. And in trying to go back further, I've been re-reading some of my earlier writings. It really is as if I left myself some notes in the event my older self ever faltered or lost hope. Now perhaps you may not have left yourself written clues the way I did, but maybe look back at old photos, or go back home and try to retrace some of your steps to reconnect with your younger self. Who knows what you will find? Here is an old poem I wrote in 1991, which I have never shared with anyone. It really all makes so much sense now...RevelationWalking along the beach-not a soul in sightThere was a beautiful peacefulnessas the moon's light glistened [...]
Dating, The Old School Way
Long ago, before we all had mini computers attached to our hips, there was really only one way to instantly connect with someone you liked-- you had to pick up the phone. A decade ago, no one had unlimited access to texts, emails FB or Twitter posts giving you this ridiculous false sense of connection with another human being. The art of seduction was actually slow, deliberate and incredibly cerebral, and those of us that still remember these days with great fondness will only be wowed by someone that can follow the Old School Ways. While Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, emails and blogging all serve a purpose in my daily work life, let me be perfectly honest that in my personal life what I value is quality one-on-one time with someone. I don't want a pen-pal relationship, what I want is a grown man that will pick up the phone so I can hear his voice, and then we can laugh together. A stupid "hey" text does nothing for me, other than show me that you are checking in, but what I really want is for you to make time and show up in person. If you care, then let's have a real time conversation that brings me closer to you. If I wanted to date my iPhone, why wouldn't I [...]