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Divorce
Taking the Long Way Home: My Divorce Journey Back to Joy
After nine years, this single dad feels his regrets and his hopes for the future.
I think about the nine years it has taken me to feel connected again. As I was being asked to leave my marriage and leave behind my children, I knew it was going to be a LONG TIME before I felt like I had a “home” again. I am not there yet, but I am building a foundation for just that.
How To Handle Co-Parenting With An Ex Who Hates You
You can co-parent with minimal contact and still raise happy kids.
You can co-parent with minimal contact and still raise happy kids.
Want to be More Confident? Don’t be Afraid to Piss People Off.
You have permission to set boundaries. In fact, it's exactly what you have to do.
You have permission to set boundaries. In fact, it’s exactly what you have to do.
7 Signs Your Relationship is Healthy
It is natural to feel exposed as we allow ourselves to fall in love and it takes determination to work through each partner’s vulnerabilities and wounds.
It is natural to feel exposed as we allow ourselves to fall in love and it takes determination to work through each partner’s vulnerabilities and wounds.
12 Lessons Daughters Learn from Their Parents Divorce
— Women, and especially daughters of divorce, can put undue pressure on themselves to find the right partner, marry, and develop a happy home life. But if they possess this goal, it can present many problems. For the most part, women from divorced homes don’t have a healthy template to follow when it comes to…
10 Ways to Steer Clear of Partners Who Are Wrong for You
By Terry Gaspard, MSW, LICSW Many people who are in unhealthy relationships ask themselves “Why do I attract partners who are all wrong for me?” Or, “How can I be sure to recognize destructive patterns in relationships and take steps to change them?” Claire, a client who sought help with making better choices in romantic…
10 Positive Thoughts for You About Your Upcoming Divorce
After nine years as a single dad, I've got some ideas on how make breakups less painful.
I can say with confidence, you will both survive and thrive as I have. Divorce is a major disaster, but it can also be the life-changing event that sets you free to be happier than you could’ve imagined.
10 Questions Every Single Parent Must Ask a New Partner
Dating after divorce can be exciting, but when you have children it’s a risky proposition. Over and over again, I see single mom and single dad clients leap headlong into a new relationship — even move in with someone — only to face a disastrous breakup a short while afterward. While it’s normal to…
7 Signs Of Healing After Divorce (So You’ll Know You’re Getting Over It)
Yes, you can get over it.
Yes, you can get over it.
Financial Settlements After Divorce: What to Take Care Of
A divorce financial settlement can help you and your ex figure out where you stand financially, helping you to prepare for the future.
A divorce financial settlement can help you and your ex figure out where you stand financially, helping you to prepare for the future.
Small Living Big Love After Divorce
Love is what makes a home — a home.
Love is what makes a home — a home.
How To Find Happiness In Your Life
It really is possible for you to be happy.
It really is possible for you to be happy.
How Much Grief In Divorce Is Normal?
How to know if what you’re feeling is excessive grief or not.
How to know if what you’re feeling is excessive grief or not.
How Quickly Can You Complete Divorce Online?
Read on to find out how the below-mentioned factors can affect the duration of the procedure.
Read on to find out how the below-mentioned factors can affect the duration of the procedure.
Is Your Spouse Hiding Assets in Your Divorce?
Learn the clues to watch out for.
Learn the clues to watch out for.