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Your divorce decree is only step one in moving into a new life after divorce. The real divorce is the cutting of the emotional, mental and physical ties that still bind you to your ex-husband. This is the real work of divorce recovery: becoming a single woman possessed of confidence, ... Views: 1464
Psssst, wanna know a little divorce secret?
Your daily divorce drama is an illusion.
Sure, to you, it can feel all too real, but the fact is we get stuck in the drama mud because we have never been been taugt how to break ourselves away from it. People love to tell you to hold your head ... Views: 1464
One of the situations that we see in many family situations is where one spouse is the primary caretaker of the financial obligations for the family. That person may have been in charge of paying the bills, setting up the investment accounts, making investment decisions (stocks, bonds, real ... Views: 1463
So you loved someone from the bottom of your heart, but he didn’t care about it.
Or maybe you just got a devastating breakup. Either situation sucks, doesn’t it?
However, do you know that it isn’t end of the world? There is a high possibility that you will find someone better than that ... Views: 1463
The financial advice I would give to divorced women is: education. Find something that can educate you; whether it's creating more income, or managing money or something educational about finance.
Doing something, I'm a big believer in do what you love, because when you do what you love, the ... Views: 1463
Those of us who have gone through a divorce understand all too well the pain and grief we experience. We have lost our spouse, what we thought was our life partner, a loss similar to the death of a loved one. What is worse though, is losing all the many aspects of a life lived together as a ... Views: 1462
If you have been affected by divorce or separation or are considering ending your marriage you're going to want to tune in to DivorceForce Survival Guide. In each episode, DivorceForce CEO Gregory Frank tackles various aspects of divorce through candid discussions with leading industry experts ... Views: 1460
For many of us, the holidays can feel dark, lonely, and stressful—especially if we are going through or recovering from divorce. And instead of looking forward to the beautiful decorations, smell of baking pies, and holiday songs on the radio, we instead may feel triggered by sadness.
Moving ... Views: 1460
If you and your spouse agree that you want to get divorced as easily and cheaply as possible, a California divorce kit could be just what you need to achieve your goal.
As long as the two of you are willing to cooperate, you can work together to do your own divorce without lawyers and save a ... Views: 1459
Children of Divorce
Easing their Pain - and Yours - with Openhearted Boundaries
By Kelly Tobey
What can we do to make divorce less devastating for children?
In an ideal world, all children would be fully loved and supported by their blood parents who, in turn, would totally love and ... Views: 1459
I Don't Love My Husband but I Can't Leave: Why Can't I Leave My Husband
You don't love your husband anymore and you want to save your marriage. If you are a woman in this situation you may feel as though you are facing a future in a loveless relationship. Many women find that their feelings ... Views: 1459
As a mediator, I work with many couples who must agree upon a Child Support amount that makes sense to them and benefits their children the most. In the State of Illinois, where I practice, Child Support is based on a fixed percentage of the giver's "net" income. The more children you have, ... Views: 1457
Most people are a bit "shell shocked" and anxious after a divorce. Good judgement often is lacking during this time. Learn 5 simple principles to remember so that you can come out of your divorce as a happy, healthy person. Refer to these simple principles when you feel shaky about your future ... Views: 1456
"Nicola, my husband is chronically complaining and forever in a bad mood. He manages to find something wrong with everything and is constantly feeling hard done by and down. I don’t know how to help him or live with him at times! I don’t want him to ruin the holidays for me and the children ... Views: 1456
How to forgive someone?
Do you forgive your friends when they hurt you? Do you remember the positive or the negative from your friends? How can you forgive someone?
Many people want to learn how to forgive someone whether it is a friend, a family member, or colleague, but find it hard to ... Views: 1456
The holiday season seems to come upon us earlier and earlier each year. Even before Thanksgiving, I started to notice all of the signs -- colorful lights strung in front of houses, a glimpse of lit trees through windows and cheerful holiday tunes on the radio. Along with the high spirits the ... Views: 1454
You know that feeling. Some of us know it all too well during divorce and after divorce.
When one of your grown children, after spending the weekend with your ex, tells you about the "new friend" that is at your ex's house.
Or when you hear about the trip your ex is taking to Europe ... Views: 1453
Is there a lesson for us in Tom and Katie’s (Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes) relationship failure?
Why Didn't It Work?
Why weren't their extravagant dates in helicopters, a marriage proposal on the Eiffel Tower, a wedding in an Italian Castle, traveling the world, having a daughter who wears ... Views: 1453
My Wife Is Irritated With Me All The Time: My Wife Is Constantly Irritated With Me
Everyone has some small habits that are bound to drive the people closest to them a little batty. It may be the foot tapping that never ends or perhaps it's the talking loudly when all you want is peace and ... Views: 1450
Are you a stepparent? Are you struggling to make the right decisions for your newly created family? If so, here are four tips to help.
1. Give your blended family a chance to bond.
Don’t worry if everyone doesn’t settle in right away; bonding takes time. Hopefully, you all got to know each ... Views: 1449
Husband Not Attracted To Me After Baby: How To Attract Husband After Delivery
Is it unreasonable for your husband to want a sexy wife? What if you just had a baby and it seems like an impossible task to lose that baby belly? You may be thinking, "He should love me just as I am!" The stress of ... Views: 1449
As human beings we have a remarkable capacity to adapt to our environment. Usually, we make adaptations because they help us feel better in some way. I like to think of the natural personalities we're born with as being like an amoeba - not well defined, kinda free-form and readily changeable to ... Views: 1449
I sat on the hospital bed, whilst the kind nurse was stitching up the left eye well the eyebrow where the blow had made contact and then that was when 10 years of hate had come to the surface...."I want to report an offence", the young nurse looked down at me and nodded and left me there I knew ... Views: 1448
Working with parents whose marriages are on the cusp of failure or already separated parents fighting it out over the care of their children is a challenging proposition for the mental health professional.
Whether acting in the role of couple therapist, mediator, assessor, arbitrator or ... Views: 1448
-4 Words That Changed My Life…”I Want A Divorce”-
By: Scott Thayer
The scoreboard reads the following… bottom of the 9th, bases loaded, 2 outs, 3 balls and two strikes. You are up to bat and the weight of the entire season is on your shoulders. You strike out, the season ... Views: 1446
When we are experiencing loss and sadness in our life, everyday can feel like a struggle. Whether it is recovering from loss of a loved one, divorce, a lay-off, or anything else, we forget to take care of ourselves and find joy at the time when we need it most.
Learning how to reinvent ... Views: 1444
Its likely that you have arrived at this article at this time simply because you need to find out ways to get your man back. Clearly you have arrived at the right spot. The truth is that this information is somewhat lengthy but when you simply commit your 10 mins of your time to read through.... ... Views: 1444
My Husband Never Does Anything Romantic: My Husband Is Not Thoughtful
Most often in a relationship, especially marriage, in order to get what you want you've got to give something too. You'll find that if you make the choice to remain calm, refusing to be drawn into bickering or any type of ... Views: 1444
When we are experiencing or recovering from divorce after 50, remembering to find joy in everyday things can be difficult. One of the reasons that, despite our best efforts, we can find it almost impossible to move on is when we are prisoner to one of the ugliest feelings of all.
Being bitter ... Views: 1444
Divorce Survival: Seven Surefire Ways to Ensure that Your Friends Get Caller I.D. and Block Your Calls
Now, let's be clear about one thing. If you are going through a divorce, I absolutely understand that this is a very trying time in your life.
You deserve to have a huge amount of sympathy ... Views: 1443
Often you lose two things in a divorce: your marriage and what feels like a piece of your identity. Marriage has a funny way of making two people seem inextricable, two sides of the same coin to use a cliché. But then somewhere in the marriage, its sanctity fell apart and you’re left wondering ... Views: 1443
Even though parents argue as to the best residential schedule, choice of school, faith, holiday time, Christmas and extra-curricular activities, these issues are simply not as predictive for the outcome of children of separated parents as conflict alone.
More to the point, the greater the ... Views: 1443
Two Kinds of Alimony: Contractual and Court Ordered maintenance
There are two kinds of post-divorce alimony in Texas: contractual alimony and court ordered maintenance. The Texas Family Code also provides authority for the court to order temporary alimony which occurs while a divorce is ... Views: 1443
Counseling careers - It is good to help others and it is even better if you can help them to transform their lives. To take a person who is going through an emotional torment or who is undergoing an emotional improvement in their goals or their personality. To take someone who is anxious ... Views: 1442
At this point in your divorce journey, you may have already done some research. You may have already talked to a lawyer. You may have already gone on some support forums to see if others have experienced the same crap that you are feeling right now. Some of what others on the forums, or what ... Views: 1441
According to the Center for Disease Control's National
Vital Statistics Report of 2002, 50% of first marriages
ended in divorce and 60% of remarriages end in divorce.
But, the Center for Disease Control also found that 96% of
Americans express a personal desire for marriage, and
almost ... Views: 1440
Surely divorce or the breakup of a long term relationship is one of the most difficult emotional experiences we have. Recently, I was working with Carrie Ann who had just painfully decided to end her 5 year relationship to Peter. She loved Peter very much. However, she had reached the ... Views: 1440
SET FORMULA FOR A SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGE
I don’t have a guaranteed formula for a successful marriage but I do have some ideas on how to make a successful life which includes being reasonably happily married. These are principles and ideas taught to me by my mother who has never divorced. She has ... Views: 1439
Divorce teaches a person many things. Some people take themselves to a place that makes them bitter. People lose a lot in divorces and that’s not just personal materials. A person will lose a piece of himself or herself through the process of divorce. You should know that when you go through a ... Views: 1438
Today, are going to take those lessons and learn how to apply that divorce gift so you can continue to move on with your life.
Don’t think of yourself as just a “divorcee.” You are so much more than that.
For years, you probably defined yourself as spouse, partner, and caregiver. Those ... Views: 1438
The pain of coping with a broken up can at times feel intolerable. Ending a relationship with a person you adore can at times lead to hurt and depression. If you still have strong feelings for them and are desperate to win your ex back forever, there is still hope!
Knowing the signs that your ... Views: 1437
He wore braces and his hair parted in the middle with heavy gel, I was 2 years older than him and thought he was a brat… but we ended up being high school sweethearts, got married and had two wonderful children. Around the seven year itch the ‘non fights’ began, what do I mean by this? He would ... Views: 1437
Divorce is one of the most traumatic things that can happen to you. Coping with the loss of a partner is incredibly hard and quite often friends and family won’t understand what you’re going through.
Whether you’re the ‘dumper’ or the ‘dumpee’ (I apologise for the horrible terms but they ... Views: 1437
There are many advantages to doing your own divorce. Three significant ones are: you'll get a better divorce, you'll save a lot of money, and you'll be able to keep things simple.
Getting a good divorce
Studies show that active participation in your divorce is the single most important factor ... Views: 1436
You have had a fight and quarreled with your ex over something and now you have had a break up..! Was it worth it? You and your partner love each other mad but these quarrels have been getting out of hand and finally the moment came when you called quits. It is only wise that you work on getting ... Views: 1436
You have to be willing to let go of the life you’ve planned in order to have the life you were meant to have.
~ Joseph Campbell
This week, while my boys are with their dad on a fancy Caribbean cruise, I will be home, cleaning my house from top to bottom, inside and out, in that yearly ... Views: 1436
For The Weak At Heart
The Best Things Are The One Given To Times Of People Seeing What Is Really Important To Them, Such As Our Children, Our Lovers, Family, Friends And Other Loved Ones
Because Some People Get Stuck In Spots Where They Think Only One Thing Matters Or They Are Hurt Or ... Views: 1435
It has been seven years since my life changed. Back then I had no clue what that meant. I was in shock.
Seven years ago, as my numbness subsided, I could only foresee struggles ahead. I always viewed my life as a collection of situations pushing me to struggle for any chance of achievement. ... Views: 1435
Advice For Newly Married Couple: Marriage Words Of Wisdom For Newlyweds
Marriage is not a game. Once you are in it there is no way of quitting. As a married person you should know your duties and responsibilities. Here are some marriage tips for newlyweds.
First; for the wife, you should ... Views: 1433
I was speaking with a acquaintance of mine the other day who was a eager ‘watcher of people' as he names it and he asked me “are guys more content after Separation? He was puzzled as I seemed content and well adjusted (currently), while he knew an extra guy who was totally down and lost his job ... Views: 1431