Advice for a woman who wrote to tell me, “My ex and my best friend are dating:” As I just passed the one-year anniversary of my divorce, I've learned that what many had suggested at the time of my separation is most likely true: my ex and my...
Author: Jackie Pilossoph
Going Through An Unfair Divorce?
Ever have one of those days when everything in your divorce seems really unfair? Let's talk about an unfair divorce. I'll start with an example. I talked to a woman recently who has a full time job and is struggling to pay her bills. Her...
Two Powerful Tools For Divorce Sadness, Stress and Fear
Back in 2007 when I was going through my divorce and feeling immense divorce sadness, stress and fear, people didn’t talk about gratitude and meditation like they do now. Or maybe they did, and I just wasn’t listening. But these days...
How To Stop Thinking About Your Ex With Someone Else
There are countless difficult aspects of ending a relationship and/or getting divorced. One of the big issues I hear from people—no matter if they wanted the divorce or their spouse left them, is fear of how they will feel if and when their ex star...
What ‘I Got Dumped’ Really Means and How To Handle It
When I hear someone say, "I got dumped" I cringe. Why? Because the word "dumped" sounds really harsh, mean and insensitive. I recently received this text from a friend: "I got dumped. He said there just wasn't a spark." First...