happy after divorce

What Exactly Does It Mean to be Happy After Divorce?

I write so many articles for people going through a divorce; newly separated men and women who are just trying to navigate the process and get the best outcome possible. Their thought process is usually (and understandably) short-term—just trying to get through the divorce, just trying to get through the week, or sometimes even just trying … Read more

peace after divorce

Want Peace After Divorce? One Thing Will Truly Help

Are you looking for peace after divorce? Of course you are! Who wouldn’t be? So why do some people achieve peace after divorce and some people stay stuck in a place of frustration, anger, bitterness; in a state of war, with others and with themselves? In my opinion, the different lies in one word: Self-awareness. … Read more

being married

Being Married: What We Miss And What We Don’t

Being married can be wonderful. Even though I ended up divorced, I really really liked some things about being married. There are also some things that I truly truly do not miss about being married. The list below was made by a good friend of mine and I, who after a couple glasses of wine … Read more

finding yourself after divorce

7 Suggestions In Finding Yourself After Divorce

So many of us invest our entire selves into our roles in life. Whether that is being a mother, a wife, a homeowner, etc., we find that these identities define us and we rely on them to feel a sense of purpose and importance. Our sense of self gets so wrapped up in these roles … Read more

Why Your Divorce Might Be Directly Linked To Your Childhood

Things become so much more clear after the dust settles, right? When reflecting on your divorce, you might want to examine why you chose to be in a relationship that didn’t work. This will help you choose the right person in future relationships. That is the topic of this week’s Love Essentially, published in the … Read more

Is Aiming for Happily Ever After Unrealistic?

Happily ever after is pretty much how every romantic comedy movie or chick lit novel ever made or written ends. This includes the 2001 Jennifer Lopez and Matthew McConaughey movie, “The Wedding Planner,” which happened to be playing last weekend at the nail salon where I go.   He’s engaged and she’s got a guy … Read more

pros and cons of divorce

Pros and Cons of Divorce: It’s Not What You’ve Lost, It’s What You’ll Gain

It’s easy to look at divorce as a really, really sad, horrible loss, and I agree that it is. But believe it or not, there are some good things that come with getting divorced. There are pros and cons of divorce. What many men and women (especially those who are newly separated) can’t see is … Read more

A Huge Factor in Moving On After Divorce

When two people get divorced, both hopefully spend some time reflecting on the mistakes they made, which I believe is really healthy in the healing process, and crucial in moving on after divorce.  I’ll even go so far as to say that people who don’t acknowledge and don’t accept responsibility for their mistakes can’t heal. … Read more