36 Things to Do If You Are Thinking About Divorce

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If you are thinking about divorce, your thoughts can fluctuate, ranging from the mere, fleeting imaginings of what life might be like if you were single, to the repetitive, torturous thought process of “Should I or shouldn’t I divorce?” While one end of the spectrum is entirely normal for many people, the other end can…

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Why Do Women Initiate Divorce More Than Men?

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Vive la Difference! Differences often form the very basis of what men and women find so attractive in each other in the first place. So, with this in mind, should it surprise us that more women than men choose to end their failing marriages? In this article, SAS explores the differences behind the statistics and…

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Menopause and Divorce

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When I was diagnosed with menopause several years ago, I felt it was hugely unfair! First, I was seven years younger than my mother was when she started hers. Secondly, I was just emerging from my divorce. The combo of going through menopause and divorce felt like being hit with a tsunami and a snowstorm…

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6 Signs of Miserable Husband Syndrome

6 Signs of Miserable Husband Syndrome

I recently heard the phrase “Miserable Husband Syndrome”. I had never heard of it before, let alone that it is a “syndrome”. My first reaction was “Puh-leeze! No marriage is perfect, and every husband is miserable at some time or another. My marriage was full of inconsistencies, as was my Ex. I wasn’t perfect, either.”…

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Do You Need a Lawyer for a Divorce?

Do You Need a Lawyer for a Divorce?

Rarely is divorce easy. This is why it is important to be as informed and prepared as possible. Some people believe that they can handle a divorce on their own. Frequently, those folks wish to lower costs by not hiring an attorney. Perhaps they possess a higher risk tolerance for the unknown or are confident…

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Not Happy In Marriage: What’s Next?

Not Happy In Marriage: What’s Next?

Being in denial isn’t a great place to be. You continue living your daily life even though you’re ignoring a particular issue, person, or situation. I remember “My Denial Period.” Every morning I’d wake up, throw my clothes on and dress my little one, make her some breakfast while I scarfed down a piece of…

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Divorce Counseling: Is it for You … or Both of You?

Divorce Counseling: Is it for You … or Both of You?

One of the most challenging decisions you’ll ever face is if you should divorce. That’s because emotions are often ebbing and flowing every day, making it hard to know what you can trust or what to do first to get to some healthier place. Everything seems so interconnected. You worry if you do one thing,…

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My Sexless Marriage is Killing Me

My Sexless Marriage is Killing Me

A “sexless marriage” can mean different things to different people. But the definition that is the most damaging is the one involving a lack of physical intimacy that leaves both or one partner disconnected and unsatisfied. The sense of a “disconnect” is key to this, because a couple could certainly agree to a sexless marriage…

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Divorced and Dating After 60: We’re Pickier

Divorced and Dating After 60: We’re Pickier

It was looking for love long ago that probably got us to this place today, but now that we are divorced and considering dating after 60, we’re feeling differently about what we’re searching for. Chances are it’s not the same as before, because we are different. Oh, we know, we’ve been saying “We’re different” since…

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