If you’re struggling to manage your relationship with your child during a high-conflict separation or divorce, you’ve likely heard the term “parental alienation.” Maybe you’ve even come across “clinical” definitions that resonate with you and your current situation. However, “parental alienation” itself has a complicated history, and negative connotations in clinical, legal, and emotional terms. … Read more
Do you love yourself? He might not love you anymore. You might not love him anymore. The love is gone. But where is the love for yourself? During and after a divorce, that really really matters. Let me explain. I asked this question in the Divorced Girl Smiling Facebook group: What is something you’ve done … Read more
Divorce is a trying experience for adults. With children, divorce can be devastating if it is not handled well by the parents. Couples pursuing the dissolution of their marriage always want to know how to help children through divorce. From my perspective as an attorney, there are some actions that can be taken to ensure … Read more
How to attract a man over 50: embrace your age, no matter what that age is. Let me explain. I’m not sure why, but so many women I know who are dating after 50 assume that men our age–men over 50, only date younger women. While I do think there are some men in their … Read more
The blended family. It sounds so perfect. After all, the Brady Bunch seemed pretty happy, didn’t they? What the iconic seventies sitcom never showed us was that Mrs. Brady almost assuredly got on the boys’ nerves, at times, and the girls probably wished they could spend some time alone with just their mom—without the rest … Read more
When the divorce is final, everyone has his or her own unique way of handling the experience. My friend, Mary Beth is someone who has gone through many life transitions. Mary Beth, a 60 year-old successful business executive said that when her life is undergoing a significant change, she turns to rituals for the purpose … Read more
Those of us who have been through divorce and those of us going through a divorce know all about divorce stress. Every moment seems filled with thoughts of what happened, what now, and what’s next? You worry about everything, from where will I live to who is going to get the kid’s photo albums. I … Read more
Running into your ex can be an emotionally taxing experience that throw you off your game. When you know in advance you’ll be in the same place, you can prepare yourself and manage your feelings. When it is unexpected, regardless of the location, such encounters can stir up a range of overwhelming feelings and really … Read more
Kissing after divorce can feel terrifying. The first kiss I ever had when I was newly separated was memorable. I was literally shaking because I could not believe I was about to kiss another man who wasn’t my husband. I still remember vividly how conflicted I felt. On one hand, I was ecstatic. I felt … Read more
Diving into the world of divorce is like stepping onto a rollercoaster you never intended to ride—no one gets married thinking it will end in divorce. It’s complex, filled with unexpected turns, and, sometimes, it can get really scary. The reasons people find themselves on this ride are as varied as the individuals themselves. Some … Read more
Saying I love you is wonderful, and it’s something everyone loves and appreciates hearing. But I think saying “I love you” is a bit overused these days, and saying it too much can diminish its power. It might not be as meaningful when said so often. People sometimes say I love you as a substitute … Read more
How Much Unwanted Anger Do You Have? There is a lot of anger in the world today. There can be lots of anger in our own lives as well. Some of this anger may be useful at times. Most often, however, anger can be very destructive. Definitions of anger and unwanted anger Let’s … Read more
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