Divorce is hard enough as it is. Brian Rutter discusses how to survive the suburb gossip when there is a divorce in the neighborhood.
Divorce
Contempt: The Best Predictor of Divorce
Marriage guru John Gottman explains the devastating effect contempt has on relationships and offers an antidote: a culture of appreciation.
Parents, Let’s Get In More Play This Summer
What I have that is so different from my father, is a clear and loving relationship with both my daughter and my son.
They KNOW how much I love them.
Divorced Dad In Love, a Happy Story
And even as I hope for a co-pilot again, there will never be an astronaut who turned herself so completely inside and out to be a family together.
Followed by the Black Dog (This Dad’s Post-Divorce Depression)
So much of the time, recovering from divorce is about recovering from depression. Whether “Clinical” or “temporary,” depression is a bitch.
The Terms of My Surrender: Our Divorce Papers
I was asked to sign the Terms of Surrender without being given the full story of custody and child support.
Dads In Divorce: If You Parent 50/50 You Should Divorce 50/50
If you want 50/50 parenting, and are ready in your heart and mind to step up to the large task of co-parenting, then you should go for it.
Good Sex: Getting It Together About Getting In On
There are different levels of sexual satisfaction. The permutations are infinite. And if you’re getting enough sex, you’re entire life has a positive quality, almost a glow.
Super Judo Warrior Dad in Divorce
It’s not easy to talk about money. Or divorce.
7 Signs of a Healthy Post-Divorce Relationship
Relationships are fun. And now that we have our kids, and our independence, we can be more intentional and clear about what we want in our next relationship.
Prayer for Single Parents, and My Ex
We tried. We worked at it. We raised kids and grew together and then apart in the process. But we never stopped trying. And I can see that we are still trying today.
Waiting for the Other Person to Change – The Path Towards Divorce
We saw the world and the house in very different ways. And it took a while to uncover a lot of these assumed agreements, that weren’t agreements at all. In her mind, if I cared for her, I would change the lightbulb when it was burned out.
Deadbeat Dad Doesn’t Strike Back
So wait, now I’m a deadbeat dad? In what way was I trying to skip out on my child support? Is it fair for me to have shelter as well? Is there any consideration about where Dad will live with the kids when he has them?
Does Sincerity Matter?
I thought showing sincerity and kindness, along with openly expressing my love for my daughters after divorce would be enough. I was wrong.
Can Divorce Be an Act of Love? One Man’s Perspective
Love and Divorce are as closely related as Love and Marriage, and both can and should be done well.
Divorce is Not About What’s Fair, Let’s Get That Straight
I had been heading towards 50/50 parenting or bust. I had made my case for how much care I had provided in the past, and how much care I was willing to provide as a single dad.