From a reader: I need some advice. My ex moved on and it hurts. When he was in denial going through our divorce, we still spoke a lot. He promised that he'd always be there for me-- "you'll see, whether we're together or not, I'll be there.” He bou...
Category Archives: Getting Divorced
Betrayal And Disgust: The Ex Is Dating A Woman 15 Years Younger
I’m having a hard time coming to terms with the fact that my husband is dating a woman 15 years younger (my kids told me about her) after 11 years of marriage and just a few months of separation. He’s 41 with 2 young kids — it just feels ...
Going To A Wedding Alone While Going Through A Divorce
From a Divorced Girl Smiling reader: Talk to me about going to a wedding alone post separation/divorce. Mine is still fresh as can be - he told me 6 weeks ago and just moved out 3 weeks ago. Like, the invite I got today was still addressed to both ...
When Your Wife Walks Out On You And You Blame Yourself
What do you do when your wife walks out on you? That's the question of this reader, whose wife left and who is blaming himself: I have only myself to blame. I could have done so many things different to make her happy. She begged me to change but ...
Facing Divorce? Here Is Some Sisterly Advice For Those In Need
Facing divorce isn't easy. This is an article I wrote that was published in the Alpha Chi Omega magazine. I was an Alpha Chi at I.U. Facing Divorce? Here is Some Sisterly Advice: It’s been over 30 years since I attended an Alpha Chi candlelight c...