Tips and advice for men and women who have recently split up from a spouse and are now getting divorced.
When I was first going through my divorce, I just wanted to wake up from the nightmare that was my life and let out a really huge scream. I didn’t want to eat, I couldn’t sleep. Focus? What was that? Life as I knew it died. And it was an excruciating death. Then, I started … Read more
How many times have you heard someone say (or have you said it) “I need closure”? Is there anything that feels more cleansing to a person than to sit and tell your ex how you feel? Listen to how your ex feels? Perhaps apologize for things or get an apology from him? Express regrets/how you … Read more
Someone I know who is getting divorced asked me if I had a good playlist for her. She said she wanted a list of the best divorce songs to listen to while taking a walk or working around the house, or just while sitting on her patio with a glass of wine. Songs that would … Read more
When getting divorced, jumping into the process without being fully prepared for what is to come can lead to several critical and potentially costly mistakes. Fortunately, with the right preparation, mistakes can be avoided. Here are four common mistakes people make when getting divorced, along with how to avoid making them: Mistake No. 1: Failing … Read more
Anger in divorce is understandable. But making decisions based on anger can hurt everyone involved, including your kids and you. Here is an email I received from an angry dad: My wife and I are getting divorced. She definitely has a personality disorder and I just couldn’t take it anymore. We have three kids and … Read more
No one wants to be divorced. Let’s start with that. But, it happens and from what I remember, all I could think of at the time was the downside of being divorced: being a single mom, worrying about the kids, having to go back to work, wondering if I was going to be alone forever, … Read more
Many people going through a divorce will say, “My dog is anxious. Do you think he/she knows I’m getting divorced?” Here is my answer. Dogs have no idea what divorce is, but they do know when you are anxious, tense, angry or worried. The most useful questions to ask are: how is my dog responding … Read more
Navigating the choppy waters of co-parenting is challenging under the best circumstances. But when coupled with feelings of loneliness, the pressures can magnify, increasing the risk of substance abuse and addiction. This delicate dynamic of loneliness and substance abuse is not just a personal struggle but often a silent one, hidden behind the daily routines … Read more
What do you do when you get divorced, and when your ex gets married quickly? That’s what happened to this reader: My husband fell in love with another woman. He even said that if he had a plate of food I was only 1 of the items while she was the whole plate and everything … Read more
We all have routines in our lives. Some are daily habits of self care, like taking care of our skin or exercising, while others occur less frequently but still play a regular role, such as doctor appointments or therapy sessions. These self care routines help us stay grounded and maintain our physical and mental well-being. … Read more
During a separation or after a divorce, it can be hard for former partners to maintain any kind of relationship. Yet in situations where children are involved, parenting does not end even if the relationship does. Therefore, working to build and maintain positive co-parenting communication skills is valuable. If you find yourself feeling as … Read more
Being a first time home buyer after divorce isn’t uncommon. Maybe you were a homeowner, but you bought your home with your husband years ago. Now that you are getting divorced, you might be buying a home solo for the first time in a long time, or maybe even for the first time ever. Buying … Read more
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