Divorce Recovery: An Exercise Before Dating
You were not expecting this so soon, but here you stand, transfixed, in the doorway of a dimly lit cafe, your throat closing up and your chest tightening, watching a man who looks quite similar to his profile pictures. Could he be “The One” you wonder? You’ve had a tantalizing preamble of just the right amount…
Read MoreWhy Consider A Divorce Coach?
Why would you consider a divorce coach? Well, you’ve reluctantly been to see your lawyer, and honestly, even though you took copious notes, by the time you got home little of what she said made any sense. Maybe because you were choking back tears the entire time, barely maintaining your composure. Now you’ll have to…
Read MoreDo Women Really Ask for a Divorce More Than Men?
On your typical Monday, we ladies huddle around the coffee maker talking about a well-known topic — complaints about our husbands. Some days we complain more than others. But are we serious? Are we really unhappy in our marriages? Would we ever consider the D word and ask for a divorce? It turns out that…
Read MoreDivorce, Grief and 3 Harmful Myths
Time heals all wounds. Umm, that’s nonsense. So is “Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all,”“There are lots of fish in the sea,” and all the other inane things people say to you when you are suffering through a divorce, looking for solace and grieving. People mean well,…
Read More7 Ways to Pay for a Divorce
Would you like to speak to a lawyer but feel you can’t because you don’t know how you’d pay for a divorce? Does your husband tell you the money in your joint account is “his, because he earned it?” Do you wonder how you can afford to get a divorce if you aren’t working, because…
Read MoreWill You Be Your Parents’ Caregiver? 3 Things You Need to Do Now
My family turns to me when things get bumpy. Not just the insurance person in the family but long considered “the financial person,” too, I think they turn to me because I have exposure to the stuff no one wants to talk about. Many years ago, three of my mother’s first cousins approached me over…
Read MoreAre We “Blinded by Love”?
Understanding the power of being “blinded by love” can really open your eyes to why you’ve made silly decisions about a mate in the past.
Read MoreYour Emotional Quandary: A Separation or a Divorce?
Let’s talk about what brings you to this dilemma, ladies. Are you like I was, wanting to take baby steps to resolve your marriage problems? Are you thinking that “separating” will lessen the impact of your needing to try things differently? Does the word “divorce” sound too frightening? Don’t bother answering that last one. I know…
Read MoreCan a One Night Stand Lead to a Real Relationship?
Can a one night stand lead to a real relationship? There’s a great deal to consider before going home with that great looking person from the bar. And what felt like a fun night can quickly turn awkward and uncomfortable the next day if you don’t know what to expect. So, check out this video…
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