When we divorce, we are faced again with the decision to change our last name. This can give us an identity crisis, so here are a few things to consider.
Coping with Divorce
Not My Circus, Not My Monkeys: Don’t Take on Other People’s Emotions
While going through divorce, taking other people’s emotions and reactions can deplete your own resources—make sure you know where to draw the line.
Top 5 Books to Read When Contemplating Divorce
I talk with many individuals who are struggling with the decision to divorce. It can be downright difficult to decide what direction to take, especially for those who have been married for decades. There can be a host of circumstances in the relationship that cause difficulty in deciding how to proceed. Some feel guilty leaving […]
I Want My Family to Cut Ties with My Ex. Am I Being Unreasonable?
I wasn’t expecting to lose my family to my ex-husband in my divorce. Now I want them to cut ties with my ex. Am I being unreasonable?
How to Build Your Post-Divorce Team
I remember clearly the feelings I had when my divorce was final. Yes, there were the feelings of doubt, uncertainty, and looming questions – after all, this was a man I had loved, raised a daughter with, and expected to spend my whole life with. But there were also those undeniable feelings of completion, turning […]
9 Tips for Helping Your Kids Get Through Your Divorce
Work hard make your divorce as painless as possible for your kids. Make your children and their best interests an A+ priority.
How Introspection Can Lead to a Higher Quality of Life
Over the years, this is the question that I get the most. It’s a fair question. Men, especially, say: “If people would get on with the business of living their life and stop focusing on every little whim and feeling, the world would be a better place – it’s a bunch of hooey!” You may […]
Moving Forward: Selling Your Marital Home
When you’re really, really sad, it is hard to imagine things will get better. When many of the things you never dreamed of (e.g., divorce) came true anyway, it is even more difficult to envision a positive resolution. But, as cliché as it sounds, time does (eventually) heal all wounds and life does go on. […]
4 Tips for Coping with a Difficult Ex During Divorce
Since your difficult ex isn’t likely to disappear in the near future, you should start adding some tools to your tool belt for coping with difficult behavior. Here are four helpful tips to make your interactions a bit easier.
How to Cope with the Emotional Effects of Divorce
Tsunami. Earthquake. Floods. These major natural disasters are often used to speak about the depth of emotions you feel at any stage of a divorce. Just when you think that you have worked it all out, you get hammered by the opposing attorney, or an off-handed remark your child makes about really liking your ex’s […]
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