It was a Sunday afternoon and I got a call from the Ex. He had to rush his girlfriend to the hospital because she was having some serious contractions, and it is two weeks early. Since my two tween-aged boys were there, I went and picked them up. My oldest then said to me, “What […]
Dating after Divorce
Celebrate Lovers’ Interdependence Day
We all know that Independence Day on July 4th is a national holiday celebrating the fledgling American colonies’ declaration that they were no longer Britain’s satellite territory. The 13 colonies were “independent” and no longer connected to the mother ship, so to speak. Such clear boundaries can be made between national states (with or without […]
8 Signs You’re at Risk for an Unhealthy Relationship
The best partner will compliment you and bring out your finer qualities. When you are with him or her, you will begin to see untapped possibilities within yourself and in the world. In any relationship, you will face ups and downs and your love will be tested. However, where admiration and respect are found, love […]
5 Mindful Steps to Take for an Easier Road to Becoming a Blended Family
Once you decide that you are ready to start a life with your new partner, there are steps that can make becoming a blended family easier on your children.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Online Dating After Divorce
Dating after divorce is a unique process that embodies its own set of guidelines because of the nature of your situation. Your divorce has changed you in many ways, and in particular, it has shifted your views on love, marriage, and relationships. Before you even dive into the online dating pool, you’ll want to answer […]
7 Cures to Move on From the Lingering Loneliness After Divorce
Divorce creates intense negative emotions that can linger for years, so it’s critical to know these 7 ways to escape your feelings of loneliness after divorce.
Meet My Bonus Mom! Establishing Terms Within Your Blended Family
Finding proper and meaningful terms to describe members of a blended family is important for establishing what people mean to you.
Why Men Cheat vs. Why Women Cheat
Studies show that nearly 57% of men and 54% of women will commit adultery at some point during their marriage. This majority is astonishing. I was also astonished to discover how universal some of the motivations are behind the drive for cheating. When it comes to adultery, you are sure to come across a variety […]
Beware the Ides of Love: Exploring the 3 Phases of Love
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 […]
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 […]
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