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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
7 Ways to Ensure a Happier Relationship the Second Time Around
After a divorce, taking some time to examine what went wrong in your marriage can help ensure a happier relationship with your next partner.
5 Steps to Cultivating Genuine Self-Love
With Valentine’s Day approaching, we tend to think of romantic love and how to attract or keep that special someone. Romantic love causes us to light up like a Christmas tree, breathe a little easier, and view the world with more positivity. Yet, in order to love another with authentic unconditional love, we must first […]
Divorce Stress: How to Identify and Manage It
During the Olympics, one of the female gymnasts was asked how she handles pressure and stress. She said that she doesn’t view pressure to perform as a negative but has labeled it in her mind to be viewed as excitement. This is not a far stretch since stress can be good as well as bad. […]
8 Reasons Not to Trust Your Best Friend During Your Divorce
Divorce dumps you onto a ferocious emotional roller coaster. Be forewarned: your best friend may be your worst nightmare to ride beside you. Observe: In the midst of mediation, Emily got a call from her BFF, Denise. “Checking in,” Denise said. “How’re you doing and how’s Pedro doing?” Emily was at the end of her […]
Divorce Depression? 6 Cliches You Don’t Want to Hear
Here’s one job you didn’t expect when you got divorced: teaching your friends what to say to comfort you. They need to know: Sometimes saying nothing is the best direction to take. On Sunday, Grace, Susan and I plunked ourselves on our beach towels on the windswept sand at Stinson Beach, just north of San […]
Divorce During the Holidays: 3 Survival Tips For Your Separation
Going through a divorce during the holidays can turn a joyous time into a stressful experience. Follow these 3 tips to help get you through it.
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