This is from a divorced woman whose ex got engaged: I’ve been divorced for 3 years and I found out today my ex got engaged. He called to let me know, and I felt that physical pain, that stab in your heart. I pretended to be happy for him. I should be, anyway. We have … Read more
I felt like this story would help those facing divorce with divorce anger and bitterness. One would think that after spending almost 20 years living in downtown Chicago it would be unlikely that I fall victim to a scam. Not the case. A few years ago, I took my kids to the Cubs game. It … Read more
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 I was a stubborn ass and … Read more
Being newly divorced is probably the most stressful time in a person’s life. You’re mourning the loss of the most serious relationship you’ve ever had. You’re stressed to the hilt about finances. You’re watching your children’s lives in upheaval. And you’re trying to figure out your new life. Because of these stressful factors, people getting … Read more
Editors note: I read this wonderful article by Lisa and thought it applied so well to those who might be grieving a divorce. I remember people saying things like, “You’re going to be fine,” “You should be glad it happened now while you’re still young and you can get remarried,” or “Stop feeling sorry for … Read more
Getting divorced is no picnic. It can feel like a war in many cases, and you feel like you are trying to come to agreements with someone who has become a complete stranger to you.What does this have to do with nasty divorce tactics? Let me explain. It’s kind of bizarre if you think about … Read more
Getting divorced is never easy, but feeling like your soon-to-be ex-mother-in-law played a big part in it can be infuriating and frustrating. This week’s Love Essentially, published in the Chicago Tribune Pioneer Press tells the story of a guy who believes his divorce was caused by his monster-in-law. Can a Monster-In-Law Cause Divorce? 10 … Read more
Something happened to me yesterday that really made me think about the importance of living. What do I mean by that? When I say living, I mean capturing, enjoying and appreciating moments versus rushing through life like we all do. I mean Slow Down. Big. Time. And, this concept is especially important during your divorce. … Read more
Those in the divorce industry will tell you that January is the start of divorce season, meaning the number of divorce filings spikes after the first and through the end of March or April. Why is that? And what do you do if your spouse just said, “Honey, I want a divorce?” Answers to these … Read more
From a divorced guy: I just don’t know anymore. Everything I had worked to build for over twenty years–retirements, my house, everything, she took it all. Three years later, I am struggling and she is doing great. Everyone tells me to move on. I just don’t know how to move on after divorce as a man. … Read more
Are you healing from divorce? Or trying to heal? If so, take some advice from this group of divorced men and women who are using yoga to cope and move on. There are two types of people, in my opinion: those who love yoga, and those who haven’t tried yoga. Why do I say that? … Read more
This is an amazing, inspiring guest post by Rabbi Dr. Baruch HaLevi, who advises us to choose a path in divorce. I hope you get as much out of it as I did! A Tale of Two Divorcees by Rabbi Dr. Baruch HaLevi “This is the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in … Read more
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