As we all know, dealing with an ex is no piece of cake. Things are constantly changing in both yours and your ex’s life, and issues come up. Maybe a new job or los of a job, maybe something going on with your kids, maybe a new romance in either yours or his life. These … Read more
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
Divorced Girl Smiling received an email from a guy basically saying, “I got served divorce papers! Now what?!” So, I thought I’d write about what happens after divorce papers are filed. My first piece of advice for what happens after divorce papers are filed is, despite what some people think, this isn’t really the start … 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
I hear from so many people getting divorced that they are having a really hard time forgiving their ex. Some want to forgive the ex, but just don’t know how, and others say they will never, ever forgive the ex. But what if you found out that their are benefits to forgiveness? Benefits to YOU. … Read more
There are many reasons for divorce, but if you ask someone why he or she is getting divorced, here are some answers you might get: 1. My husband cheated on me. 2. I came home one day and found my wife in bed with some guy. 3. My wife doesn’t love me anymore. 4. My … Read more
Jackie, I’m wondering if you can write about dating as a single mom when your ex is especially difficult. In any divorce, when you think about dating again, you get overwhelmed, but what if you add to that worries about your ex actually trying to sabotage any attempt to move on, just to “get even.” … Read more
Jackie, I don’t know where to start. I don’t love my husband anymore. I also don’t want to be married anymore. I don’t understand the point of marriage and I regret it everyday. I have been married 5 years. We have no children together. My problem is this: he has not done anything really that bad. … 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
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 ceremony for a mystery sister who was either getting lavaliered, … 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
Several years ago, I wrote an article, titled “20 Lies Divorced People Tell themselves.” The producers of the WGN podcast, “Uh-PARENT-ly” happened to see it, and asked me to be a guest on the show to talk about each one of these lies divorce people tell, why people tell them, and how to better cope … Read more
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