From the minute a spouse says, “I want a divorce,” (or they say it to their spouse), life completely changes, and I’m not going to sugarcoat it, it’s really really hard. Speaking from my experience, the first year is the hardest, and then things start to get better. But I want to say this: even … Read more
“Why do I attract losers?” I woman I know recently asked me through tears. Here’s her story. She has been divorced for almost 10 years. She was dating a man for 3 years, and thought everything was perfect until she found out he cheated with multiple women. She’s heartbroken. Was she just unlucky? Did this … Read more
I think it’s pretty safe to say that one of the reasons people get divorced is because they fight or argue a lot with their spouse. What starts out as bickering can turn into shouting, insults, name calling, and cruel remarks, which can turn into pouting, or days on end of not speaking to each … Read more
The good news: you met someone and your first date is set. But deciding where to go on a first date could present some stress. What are some good options? Do you meet at Starbucks and keep things sober? Will he pick you up and take you to a romantic dinner? I once had a … Read more
Growing up watching One Day at a Time, the concept of single moms was so foreign to me. I was a in grade school, and never dreamed I’d end up in Anne Romano’s shoes. No, I didn’t date my divorce attorney, and no, I don’t have a building superintendent who’s in love with me, and … Read more
I can’t count the number of women who complain that their husband or boyfriend wants sex all the time, and they’re just too tired or too busy to be interested. I bet if I asked any marriage therapist, he or she would tell me that one of the big marital issues they hear in couple’s … Read more
When divorced parents interact, they typically act like this: cold, impersonal, cordial, angry and/or annoyed. At least at the beginning of the divorce. We all have to hope that as time goes by, divorced parents can be genuine friends. I want to share a story about two divorced parents–me and my ex, who ended up … Read more
Being in the divorce business for over a decade, I have heard my share of divorce stories. Most of them make me want to cry, or they make me angry, or scared for someone, or just depressed. Some divorce stories are shocking or horrifying. Then there are those divorce stories that inspire me and give … Read more
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Being someone who spends a lot of time reading emails, texts, and social media messages from divorced women, I have learned a lot about what they are thinking and feeling. That includes how they feel about their ex husbands! So, to all the ex husbands out there, here is how your ex-wife feels about you, … Read more
This is a guest post by journalist and divorce blogger, Emma Johnson, founder of Wealthy Single Mommy. I came across Emma’s blog and loved, loved, loved this post! I found it to be hysterically funny, but sad, too and VERY accurate! Enjoy! 18 Things Men Say About Their Ex Wives by Emma Johnson When divorced people … Read more
The year I turned 41 was interesting, to say the least. My ex-husband had moved out a month earlier and we were just beginning the divorce process. What’s it like when you’re over 40 and single again? I’m going to tell you. “I’m over 40. Who’s going to want me??” “My ex already has a … Read more
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