One of the most famous sayings connected to the month of March is the psychic in Shakespeare’s play who warns Julius Caesar: “Beware the ides of March!” This psychic was telling Caesar that something terrible would happen to him no later than the date of March 15 – which is the “ides of March”. I […]
Relationships and Dating
7 Ways to Avoid Sabotaging Relationships for Good
For the most part, people who sabotage relationships are not intentionally self-destructive. Our past experience can cast a large shadow over our present relationships, and we may not be aware that we’re playing out old patterns. Truth be told, most of us begin relationships with the expectation that we’ll be happy, so we’re blindsided when […]
Score Yourself on the Four Levels of Love
When I was working towards becoming certified as a divorce recovery coach, one of my favorite parts of the education process was a simple, yet profound understanding of the different types of love taught by my mentor, Tony Robbins. The reason why it was so important to me, and I hope to you, is because […]
5 Tips to Keep in Mind During Your First Date After Divorce
Going on your first date after divorce? Keep these five tips in mind to make a great first impression and land a second date.
In Divorce Recovery? Don’t Miss This Oscar Winner About Reclaiming Your Life
Navigating through divorce recovery may mean uninvited time on your hands. Alone last night, I decided to observe Oscar Season and curl up on the couch with a legendary winner-take-all film: the 1992 drama, Scent of a Woman (Best Movie Golden Globes, Best Actor in a Leading Role at the Oscars). Timing is everything. It […]
How to Introduce a New Partner to Your Child
I am so frequently asked about the best way to introduce a new partner to your child after divorce. There is no perfect way, but there are guidelines that can make the introduction easier. Children of divorce have experienced loss. When their parents split up, even if they have joint custody and see both parents […]
12 Things to Consider Before Having Sleepovers With A New Partner
Before deciding to have sleepovers with a new partner while your kids are at home, consider these 12 things for a broader perspective.
Love Again: 6 Real-Life Tips for Dating After Divorce
Infidelity, separation, divorce—they can tear you apart. You might doubt whether you can fall in love again. In hopes it’ll help you, I’ll share what I learned after my marriage fell apart. Though I’m not a relationship expert, experience can be the best teacher. I had been married for 32 years and was hurt to […]
4 Ways to Tell if You Should Marry the One You’re With
There’s no magic formula to figure out if you should take the leap or not. But, there are ways to tell if you’re in a healthy relationship and if marriage will improve your lives. Here are a few things to consider when thinking of marrying the one you’re with. 1. How They Make You Feel Can […]
Cohabitation Agreement: What Is It and Why You Need One
In a perfect world, two people moving in together instinctively know which partner will pay the utility bills, cover the rent, walk the dog, and buy the auto insurance. But most of the time, the perfect world is not the world we inhabit. In the real world of cohabitation, two people deciding to live together […]
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