The sadness I feel at the divorce today is more about the loss of their childhood, and the long years I suffered alone. Their triumphant personalities are the reward of our low-conflict divorce.
Divorce
What Do “Weekend At Bernie’s” & Staying With a Cheater Have In Common?
Reconciling a marriage after infidelity with a cheater who is not remorseful and has no interest in helping you heal is a much more heart-wrenching version of Weekend at Bernie’s.
Today is National Ex-Spouse Day — Here is Why I Celebrate My Ex-Wife
Bill Douglas was thrilled to find out that April 14th is Ex-Spouse Day. He approaches it with a full heart. Here is what he has to say.
The Complaining Never Ends, Even After Divorce
I love my kids and I still love my ex-wife for being such a good mother. But she’s still the custodial parent, and with that comes a salary and additional responsibilities. That’s what she asked for, that’s what she gets, even today.
Where to Begin: 5 Reasons Women Leave Good Men For No Apparent Reason
For these women the decision was not easy or clear, but it was one that needed to be made.
Taking Dad for Granted After Divorce
My well-to-do middle class ex-wife and my two healthy and happy kids live in one of the best neighborhoods in one of the best cities in the country and go to the best public school available. There is nothing my kids have missed out on for lack of money.
Why I Wish I’d Never Used the Word ‘Divorce’
The D-word became a threat and a buzzword in moments of heated conflict.
What If I Am a Man Who Doesn’t Want a Divorce?
Divorce is even harder when it’s the last thing you want.
5 Ridiculous Reasons Married People Get Threatened When You Get Divorced
Newsflash: Divorce isn’t contagious.
9 Ways for a Man to Decide Whether to Divorce the Mother of His Children
Wondering if you need to leave your marriage is torturous.
Everything Divorced Men Need to Know About That Horrible Anxiety: Yes We Know You Have It
You have it because it is human, and normal. The real question is, what are you going to do about it? Hoping it goes away is not the answer. Read on.
The Joy of Divorce and the 3 Gifts of Breaking Up
The biggest gift of my divorce was the release to become a happier, healthier, and more loving partner to a new woman. I bring my joy and my affection, and this time, the rules of engagement are very different.
The Hero’s Journey of a Divorced Dad
Anger breeds anger. Resentment and sharp jabs only builds more need for retaliation. If you can focus on the love and support of your children you can forgive and forget your ex-partner all together.
Focusing On the Other Person is a Trap
I’m a happy climber. And I’m in a relationship now with another happy climber. There’s always going to be hills in life, and it is your attitude about your own work ahead that makes the difference.
The Long Tail of Parenting and Custody After Divorce
I’d love more time with my kids. But… I am okay with the time I have with my teenagers. In the time I do have with them I know I am the best dad they could ever have.
I Walked Away From My Marriage, but the Loneliness is Killing Me
Embed from Getty Images In the end, we’re always kind of alone, aren’t we? ___ By Serge Bielanko I’d be a fool and a liar to sit here and write that I haven’t found the bright spots in separating from my wife. And she’d probably tell you the same thing. So much of our own…