Some folks describe their divorces as a mutual parting of ways. But for most, that’s not always the reality of divorce. It certainly wasn’t for me.
Coping with Divorce
Be Thankful for the Power to Let Go of Your Divorce
My husband met Gwen Stefani once, many moons ago. He jokes that he was about to ask her to have a drink with him when Gavin Rossdale swooped in and stole her out from under his nose. When I first read the story of her divorce from Gavin, I sent him a Facebook post and […]
Want to Find Love After Divorce? Avoid These 3 Types of Men
Are you ready to find love after divorce? You may feel new to all this, but knowing how to recognize red flags can be helpful before you get back out there.
6 Tips for Dealing with Anger During Divorce
Anger and other strong emotions are a by-product of divorce. It is natural to get upset over the crazy antics of one’s soon-to-be ex. Perhaps one’s partner sees divorce as a contest where there is a clear winner and loser. The word “compromise” is not in their vocabulary. There are ways to deal with anger […]
3 Holiday Tips for Adult Children of Divorce
Every year many adult children of divorce have to make a decision: Should they spend Christmas morning at Dad’s and Christmas afternoon at Mom’s? Should they spend Thanksgiving Day at both homes so as not to offend either parent? For some it comes down to avoiding the holidays all together. It may make more sense […]
7 Steps to Handle the Holidays After Divorce or Separation
The holidays after divorce can be a tough time. Here are some tips for those of us who will be experiencing the holidays after separation.
Newly Divorced & Dreading the Holidays? Take One of These Three Trips
Is this your first holiday season being newly divorced? Taking a trip can be a great way to find yourself and start the healing process.
Is Your Ex Showering the Kids With Gifts? Here’s What You Can Do
When an ex is showering your kids with gifts during or after a divorce, that can be stressful for everyone. Follow these tips to balance over-indulgence.
How Do You Divorce a Mortgage?
Love may fade and marriages may end, but that doesn’t mean your financial obligations end with them. Financial matters are one of the top-cited reasons for divorce filing, and those issues become even more so during the course of a divorce proceeding. Of all financial assets and liabilities, a mortgage is often the biggest – […]
Holiday Horrors and the Adult Child of Divorce
According to my calendar, it is almost that time of year again…the dreaded holidays. There are few things worse for the adult dealing with parents that are divorced or divorcing than the holiday season. The holiday season is fraught with all kinds of obstacles, the first one being the transition of any traditions where the […]
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