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Ten Suggestions That You Can Try In Personal Development After Your Divorce By : Diane Adkins Did your divorce leave you feeling lost? If so, these are 10 approaches that you can follow to become the person that you want to be. Don't let your divorce define your future. Regaining Your Confidence After A Midlife Divorce By : Diane Adkins A divorce can rock your world and your confidence. Midlife divorce can leave you feeling angry, bitter, and can shake up everything you knew about yourself. Regain your confidence after divorce by starting with these simple tasks. Putting Yourself First After Your Divorce By : Diane Adkins Divorce usually brings up a long list of items that you wish you could change about yourself, but realistically, there are probably only a few areas you need on your personal development plan. Putting a plan in place to work on these few areas, could significantly impact your overall life. Managing The Day-To-Day Stressors In Your Life Is Part Of Divorce Recovery By : Diane Adkins Divorce can cause undue amounts of stress, but part of divorce reovery is learning to manage your new life. These tips can help anyone to take control of their stress How To Unleash Your Personal Power With Goal-Setting Techniques After Your Divorce By : Diane Adkins After a divorce it is critical to examine your goals. Identifying and setting new goals after a divorce will ensure that the next chapter of your life is successful. How To Manage The Increased Stress In Your Life After Your Divorce By : Diane Adkins Divorce is stressful, and life after divorce brings on additional stressors. By utilizing these quick tips you can help to manage the additional stress that results from a divorce. End Relationship : Cruel Words Were My Catalyst for Change By : Penny Haider End Relationship : Leaving a marriage is hard. I didn't want to leave mine but I knew I had to. The problem was I didn't know if I could. Deep down I feared living in the world without my husband. Life After Divorce : Make Life Better After the Divorce By : Susan Leigh Life After Divorce : The distress caused by divorce can provide the motivation to improve one's life and start again. Review what went wrong and determine to make the future more positive. Divorce : Preventing the Winless War - Good Divorce That Honors Kids, Especially Our Boys By : Evangelia Biddy Expert in Developmental Needs & Learning Styles of Boys Divorce : Best practices for managing a good divorce, especially when children are involved. Noted author, Christina McGhee, also addresses the impact divorce has on boys. 5 Reasons to Ask for a Divorce - When Divorce is the Best Option By : Susan Leigh It may seem at times that people decide to divorce at the drop of a hat. In truth, there is often a long period of agonising and deliberating before the final decision is taken. Let's look at some of the times when divorce is the best option. Gray Divorce: The End of the Decades Long Marriage By : Nancy Travers, LCSW Gray divorce is on the rise in this country. Couples who have been married for 20, 30, or even 40 years are separating in later life. The Best Way to Be Successfully Single By : Susan Leigh Becoming single again can be a traumatic time. Often every area of life has been subjected to change. Let's look at the best way to recover from the experience and start life successfully once more. Re-Designing Your Space After a Loss By : DeAnna Radaj ne of the hardest situations we will ever have to endure is the loss of a significant other…No matter how long you’ve been together, you had committed to share your life together, and now one of you is gone. How To Cope With Rejection By : RoseannaLeaton The pain of rejection is very real. In fact it is more real than we might think. One has to think carefully about the best ways in which to get over the pain of a broken relationship. Divorce Is a Growing Trend By : natasha morgan Until the 80's, divorce was uncommon. My parents, and those of my friends and neighbors remained married throughout their life. Today it's hard to find couples who have weathered the storm and stayed with their original spouse. Marriage May Not Always Be Forever By : Pastor Kimberly Lemler So often in Christian circles we hear the sentiment, “God would never approve of divorce,” and that “All couples should stay married, no matter what.” While these are well-intentioned words by truly sincere people, the truth is that God does provide a way of escape to those who are in marriages that are causing them physical, emotional, and spiritual harm... The Best Way to Move on From Our Ex By : Susan Leigh Divorce is an all too familiar event in modern life. Yet it is still one of the most traumatic times many of us will experience. Let's look at the best way to move on from our ex. Living Together After the Divorce By : Susan Leigh There can be many reasons why a couple continue living together after they have divorced. Interestingly it is not an uncommon arrangement. Let's have a look at this in a little more detail. His, Yours and Ours By : Lee Block It has been said that one of the leading causes of divorce is money. It has also been said that 50% of all marriages end in divorce. When you are in your second marriage, the odds staying married are smaller, while the odds of fighting over money are bigger, this is just a fact. Stress and Divorce By : Jason Deines Its been said that we all need stress to survive, stress is something that challenges us and pushes us forward but sometimes stress can have a negative impact and cause us more harm than good. Major life events such as; death of a loved one, loss of a job, serious illness, divorce, etc can cause a huge amount of stress and affect you mentally and physically. 5 Reasons Why You Might Want to End Your Relationship By : Margaret Paul, Ph.D. If you are considering ending your relationship, you might want to read this article. Rebuild Life After Divorce By : Jason Deines Marriages end for many reasons, typically with just cause; abuse, infidelity, or abandonment. When the relationship ends many feel hopeless, hurt, and confused about what the future holds. How to Recover From a Broken Heart By : RoseannaLeaton Some people get their heart broken again and again whilst others have never experienced this discomfort. Is there a particular formula which helps you to heal a broken heart? Coping With Loneliness By : RoseannaLeaton There are a couple of key ways in which one can cope with loneliness and overcome it. Loneliness is dependent upon your focus as opposed to your actual circumstances. You can be surrounded by others and yet still feel lonely. You can be alone and yet feel complete. Divorce as a Re-Distributive Mechanism By : Sam Vaknin Divorce in modern times constitutes one of the biggest transfers of wealth in the annals of Mankind. The ultimate divorce buster By : Marcel - Christian Life Strategist, Relationship and Spiritual Leadership Coach The most basic ingredient to safeguarding your relationship, and yet, one of the most neglected practices after "I do." Dealing With the Guilt That Comes After Divorce. By : Susan Leigh Many people are surprised at the level of guilt they feel after the divorce has been finalised. There is often relief that it is all over, but guilt often features large too. The Three Forms of Closure By : Sam Vaknin Some victims delude themselves into believing that their abuser is experiencing guilt and conscience pangs (which is rarely the case). They revel in his ostensible self-inflicted torment. His sleepless nights become their sweet revenge. How to Propose Divorce Mediation to Your Spouse By : Mediator You may be personally convinced that mediation makes a lot of sense for settling your divorce quickly and inexpensively. But that’s not enough -- how do you convince your spouse? What Do We Tell the Children About Our Divorce ? By : Susan Leigh When a couple are divorcing it can be a dilemma as to what to tell the children. Their age and maturity are often a significant factor. Here are some thoughts to help. Tell Your Children the Truth By : Sam Vaknin Children have a right to know the overall state of affairs between their parents. They have a right not to be cheated and deluded into thinking that "everything is basically OK" – or that the separation is reversible. Both parents are under a moral obligation to tell their offspring the truth: the relationship is over for good. Leveraging the Children By : Sam Vaknin Some offenders - mainly in patriarchal and misogynist societies – co-opt their children into aiding and abetting their abusive conduct. The couple's children are used as bargaining chips or leverage. They are instructed and encouraged by the abuser to shun the victim, criticize and disagree with her, withhold their love or affection, and inflict on her various forms of ambient abuse. Six Reasons to Get a Divorce - And Six Reasons to Stay Married By : Pastella Are you heading for a divorce? Nobody wants to deal with the stress of a divorce, but sometimes it's necessary if you want to move on. It isn’t something to be taken lightly – it can seriously affect your future, so think very carefully before going ahead. A Separation and Divorce Ceremony By : Wendy Haynes, Ceremony & Family Rituals Expert The separation of a close relationship or divorce are a painful transition for most people who experience them – the two individuals who were in relationship and also the children, family and friends that were a part of the marriage and its breakdown. It is a time of great upheaval, uncertainty, challenges and also new horizons and possibilities. A well crafted and considered ceremony can make a difference to all those participating. Incomplete Grief is Overlooked as a Reason Relationships Fail By : Judy Graybill When people hear the word grief, they immediately think of mourning somebody's death. This is accurate, but it overlooks the many other ways of grieving. The Random House Webster's Dictionary defines grief as "deep sorrow". Deep sorrow can be felt over losing both tangible and intangible things. Adults and children alike need to grieve the loss of their first family after separation or divorce. If people don't allow themselves or their children to grieve at all or enough, it can have detrimenta Stand By Your Man Yes or No? By : Cynthia Helwig Tammy Wynette had a hard time defending that #1 single she released in 1968 even though she didn’t believe in the lyrics herself. It became a lightning rod for feminists back in the day when the women’s rights movement was beginning to stir like a dust storm across the U.S. Regardless, all that hoopla made her single one of the most covered in the history of country music and the most successful record of her career. Are women today still as complacent when it comes to a cheating man? You would think most would simply kick their butt to the curb, or do what Lorena Bobbitt did to her Johnny boy back in 1998 … chop chop … drastic yes but boy did she ever make a statement! Can My Ex and I Still Stay Friends ? By : Susan Leigh The aftermath of a breakup often brings with it feelings of failure, disappointment, anger, resentment. But there was love and a commitment to each other at one time. Let us look at ways of managing the situation well from the outset. How to Get Over a Broken Heart, 4 Tips for Success By : Dave Islington Many people find getting over a broken heart to be one of the most difficult and stressful things they can ever deal with. It puts immense pressure on you and can cause chaos in your daily life if you let it. At times like this you have to show extreme maturity and self control, conquering your emotions while you learn how to get over a broken heart and survive with your sanity intact. Adult Children of Divorce Learn to Love from Television By : Judy Graybill Adult children of divorce lack role models of a healthy relationship. They default to learning from television how relationships look and feel. Unrealistic views about how to find and keep the right mate develop. They marry too soon or for the wrong reason, stay in unhealthy marriages too long, or break up at the drop of a hat. Society assumes that knowing how to have a healthy relationship is common sense, but it needs to be learned. How to Get Your Husband Back From the Other Woman By : Dave Islington So you want to get your husband back from the other woman? Tips and advice on how to get your ex husband back are all over the place these days but how do you know what works and what will send your ex running even further away? How to Get Your Husband Back After Separation By : Dave Islington If you are someone that has had to suffer the sting of getting dumped by your husband, you can trust that there are many around the world that feel your pain. If you want to know how to get your husband back after separation, there is one thing that you must understand right now. Self Defeating Thought Patterns & the Fear of Being Alone, Rejected By : Vanaja Ghose The transition from a marriage to a single’s life is difficult. When you were married, you had someone to share problems with, but once single, you have to solve all problems on your own, handle the stress of daily life alone, and then come home to a quiet house or perhaps children to care for alone. The Mixed Emotions of Divorce By : Vanaja Ghose We all know that divorce is painful, but what most people are not ready for is the assault of mixed emotions that come with it. Remarriage & the Ex-Spouse - How to Set Good Boundaries For Your New Family By : Alyssa Johnson Are you worried about how intrusive your fiance's ex-spouse is going to be in your new family? Read on to learn how to support your fiance in setting good boundaries... Dating After Divorce - When is it Too Soon to Date After a Divorce? By : Alyssa Johnson Making the choice to begin dating after divorce may cause lots of emotions for you. The thought can be exciting, scary, happy or even sad. But what about the feelings your kids may be having about it? How to Get Your Husband Back After Divorce By : Dave Islington Divorce. Yuck! Now that you've gone through that hell on Earth you may be starting to think that the whole thing was a huge mistake. If you want to know how to get your husband back after divorce, this article can help. Breakups and Divorce from the Perspective of Family Constellations: Six Key Points By : Patzia Gonzalez Break-ups hurt; love pain is one of the worst pains we will ever feel. When the relationship is over, we tend to forget that once we were happy, passionate, in love we forget we chose to be with that person. Here are six key points from the perspective of Family Constellations to help you and your children through this difficult time. When Your Spouse Rejects You - Is there Love & Life after Divorce? By : Vanaja Ghose The feeling of being rejected in a relationship and divorce can deliver a huge blow to your ego, no matter what your age. But when you are older, you suddenly find yourself alone and single, but this time around it’s a little different. Marriage after Divorce: 5 Tips to Help Children Adjust By : Patzia Gonzalez Unfortunately, second marriages have an even worse track record than first marriages. Part of this has to do with the kids, yours, his/ hers. Don't get me wrong, it has nothing to do with the kids as people, the kids are all right. It has a lot to do with our feelings about them. This article mentions five tips to help your children, you and your new spouse adjust. How to Stop Your Divorce and Save Your Marriage By : Dave Islington Are you worried that you might not be able to find ways to stop your divorce and save your marriage? If you're like most people, you would have tried everything you can think of. Unfortunately, like most people, some of those things you've been doing to try and figure out how to stop your divorce are actually pushing your husband further away. Relationships After Divorce - Meeting the Kids - How to Impress Them Not Depress Them By : Alyssa Johnson Well, you've survived the divorce, braved the dating scene, and now have been rewarded with finding that special someone. But now, comes the biggest test of all...that first meeting between your new partner and your children! Learn what NOT to do before it's too late. How Do I Get Over My Relationship? By : Susan Russo Relationships & Self Development Expert If you are trying to figure out how to get over your relationship, listen to what you keep telling yourself about the pain. Your thoughts can keep you imprisoned in the past or they can set you free. When Post-Divorce Anger Points Inward By : Vanaja Ghose We all understand someone feeling angry at their ex after getting a divorce, but what do you when the anger is turned inward towards your own self? If you feel at all responsible for the break-up of your marriage, chances are high that you will feel some level of anger at yourself. In fact, many people find that they suffer from intense self-hatred and inward anger even though they know deep down that the divorce was not just their fault. What to Do When an Affair Ends Your Marriage - Help Dealing with the Guilt By : Vanaja Ghose You don't go into a marriage planning to have an affair and hurt your spouse in the deepest way possible, but it happens all too often. In some cases an affair can highlight problems within a marriage and you can come back together stronger then ever, but in many other cases it is the final act that destroys the relationship. Holding Your Ground in a New Relationship - Boundaries Serve a Purpose! By : Vanaja Ghose You have dealt with the pain and confusion of your divorce and have decided to start dating again. Perhaps you have already met someone who you love spending time with, or perhaps you are just eyeing the available candidates and sizing them up. Before you get in too deep with someone new, take the time to consider how well you stand up for yourself in relationships. Control Does Not Equal Love - Do You Control or Are You Being Controlled? By : Vanaja Ghose Every relationship has its own unspoken "rules" by which both people fulfill particular roles in relation to one another. In the best relationships these rules just naturally develop and both people feel comfortable and happy with the security and predictability of the relationship. The Feminine Side of Marriage, Separation and Divorce: Let’s Hear it for The Early Bird By : Jan Gamm Whatever the reason for your break up, surviving without a long term partner can be an ordeal most of us would rather avoid. The practical side of life can interfere with your judgement and make you wish to be back in the arms of the person who made you miserable to start with! Get out of bed early in the mornings and take back your life! Are Your Emotions Out of Control? By : Susan Russo Relationships & Self Development Expert When ending a relationship you can go into an emotional tailspin. But, if you allow yourself the time to heal and take the "right" steps; before you know it you will be feeling human again! Understanding the Anger after Getting a Divorce and Dealing with It By : Vanaja Ghose Going through a divorce is not an easy thing. It does not matter if you are male, female, twenty years old, forty years old, or been married once or five times. Many people tend to think that once they leave their spouse that the trauma, pain, and tears will be over and done with but that is not always the case. There are a lot of emotions that a person will experience, especially women. No one wants to end up in divorce, or else they would not have gotten married in the first place. This leads us to the first emotion felt by women after the divorce. Tried and Tested Finance Tips to Triumph over Divorce By : Vanaja Ghose without a doubt divorce is never a leisurely walk in the park. Both parties experience feelings of loss, fears for the future and finance concerns that can overwhelm even the friendliest of divorces. However, it is the finance concerns that will take center stage precisely because both parties are starting out anew, without the assets and liabilities of the ex-spouse. The Pain of Divorce- What to Expect and How to Move Forward By : Vanaja Ghose Divorce can cause a lot of unwanted stress, unwanted pain and unwanted disappointment. However, one of the best ways to overcome this pain is to identify the feelings and work past them. Whether you are the one who did the leaving, or whether your husband left, you will experience pain, anger, anxiety, and sadness. Overcoming Self Esteem Issues after a Divorce By : Vanaja Ghose You never thought this would happen to you; when you signed the marriage certificate and said your vows in front of your friends and family; when you walked down the aisle in your stunning white dress and kissed your husband at the altar; when you danced your first dance as man and wife and enjoyed the luxuries of being a honeymooner, you never thought it would end like this. And now it has. Don’t Let Guilt Bring You Down After Finally Leaving a Marriage You Have Worked Hard By : Vanaja Ghose The entire institution of marriage works not only on love, but also on a wider social belief of what a so-called healthy and normal person must do. One of the main reasons that women consider marriage to be such a key and necessary part of life experience is because of society’s expectations. This is also one of the reasons why, when a marriage fails, guilt is one of the main problems that a woman has to deal with. Learning to Live with Less Money By : Vanaja Ghose If you recently left your marriage, or recently got divorced, you may be in a situation where money is going out faster than it is coming in. If you were a housewife, before you can get a stable job and monthly alimony, there is that certain period in time where you may not have any source of income and thus, are struggling to learn how to live with less money. If you are one of these women, or know somebody who is, there are some ways that can be learned so that you still live well with less mo Finding Friends When You’re In Need – How Marital Problems Filter Out Fake “Friends” By : Vanaja Ghose It is always in times of great trials that one learns what “fair-weather friends” really means. No matter how hurt and battered you may already feel before, during, and after the process of leaving a marriage, you are not exempt from this truth. Facing Fears after Divorce By : Vanaja Ghose It is common for women to experience fear after divorce. Note, however, that fear is simply False Evidence Appearing Real. The evidence in your mind is truly and utterly false because it does not exist at this moment. Just like last night's dream was not real, your visions of future doom are not real either. Dealing with the Drama of Divorce- A Five Step Program to Overcoming the Pain By : Vanaja Ghose 1. Get your finances in order: money is a very stressful topic when it comes to overcoming divorce. In most instances, finances are the last thing you want to deal with, but they have to be dealt with efficiently and professionally in order to get out smoothly. Achieving Stability after Divorce By : Vanaja Ghose I remember how shaky the ground felt after divorce. In time I realized that this is completely natural. In fact, after leaving your marriage, you will most likely feel that your entire world has collapsed, not just your marriage. Your self esteem may be at its lowest. It can take some time to achieve the stability after a divorce that you once had in your life, back in simpler times. However, here are four tips to gaining and maintaining stability in your life after divorce. A Nine Step Guide to Getting Out of Divorce Unscathed By : Vanaja Ghose Although it may not be possible to go through a divorce completely unscathed, it is possible to get out without any permanent battle wounds. You just need to have a plan of action: 5 Holiday Tips For The Newly Divorced or Separated By : Vanaja Ghose Are you newly divorced or separated and struggling to put on a smile through the holiday season? If so, then take a few tips on how to survive with your dignity and sanity stronger than ever! Use Support Groups to Ease the Pain of Divorce By : Vanaja Ghose Going through a divorce is an intensely painful affair. The death of a relationship is almost like the death of a beloved; the only difference is that there are no physical manifestations. All the hurt, trauma and the pain that you go through is not visible to anyone except you. Tips to Reassuring Children after Divorce By : Vanaja Ghose Divorce is not something anyone plans for. When you get married, you make wedding plans, not plans for leaving your marriage. Furthermore, it’s not something anyone wants to go through. However, divorce happens The Perils of Moving on Too Soon After a Divorce By : Vanaja Ghose After a divorce, a woman can feel very confused, vulnerable and lonely. At the same time, her newly single status is accompanied by a sense of freedom that she has not had in a while. When these two elements are combined, it becomes very easy for some to get into another relationship on the rebound. Often, women regret these relationships and are faced with, yet again, having to detach themselves from an unhappy situation. The Greatest Investment Ever – Yourself By : Vanaja Ghose Nowadays, the value of a person is often measured by his financial net worth. Thus, when thinking about assets, the first thing that comes to mind is one’s material possessions that can be measured in monetary terms. Think houses, investment portfolio, consumer electronic appliances and gadgets, bank accounts and jewelry, to name a few. Never Divorce with Drama in Public - 3 Lessons to Learn By : Vanaja Ghose If you are in the throes of divorce or are getting ready to head in that direction, there are quite a few things you can learn from some very public divorces. This is not a list of things you want to do during a divorce, but rather mistakes that you definitely do not want to repeat in your own life. Heal the Pain of Divorce - 2 Tips for Healing and Moving Forward with Your Life By : Vanaja Ghose It may not seem so right at this very moment, but there are great things set to happen in your future. You will continue to put one foot in front of the other, holding your head high in the world, as if your heart were not breaking into a million shards with every step. Eventually, the shards will hit the ground, bounce and disappear into the gravel. You will no longer feel the pain that seems to be your destiny today. Evaluating Your Career After Divorce By : Vanaja Ghose It is important that you evaluate your career a year after leaving your marriage or divorce. The reason is that even if you receive monthly child support or alimony, you have needs that even money cannot meet. Being able to feel a sense of accomplishment is just one of these needs. Another would be the ability of being able to provide for your family. Regaining your independence is another. Divorce Tips for Women - Six Ways to Embrace Your New Life and the New You By : Vanaja Ghose Are you tired of the slump that has recently become your life since undergoing a divorce? Join the club. However, instead of sulking on the couch and cursing the whole institution of marriage, why not do something about it? Take back your life and make it better than ever! Divorce and Addiction - Both Painful - Both Have Something in Common By : Vanaja Ghose It just so happens that our society currently has the highest rates of divorce and addiction that it has ever had. It may seem at first like these two things have absolutely nothing to do with one another, but when you take a closer look you realize that trying to get away from an addicting substance and breaking up with someone you love are extremely similar. Determining Your Own Self-Worth After Getting A Divorce By : Vanaja Ghose Self-worth is what helps a woman define how valuable she is as a human being. This can only be calculated in a woman's own heart, as it should never be attached to the opinions of others. Nor should her self-worth be attached to a role that she plays in life or even her paid job or career description. Dealing with the Pain and Recovery Before and After Divorce By : Vanaja Ghose There are many phases that lead a woman to leave a marriage. Usually, the signing of papers seals the deal. That and the sight of a couple physically moving out of a common residence are only part of the over-all trauma brought about when leaving your marriage, either through separation or divorce. Dealing with Divorce--Induced Guilt and Pain By : Vanaja Ghose Imagine that you’re trying to bake a cake using a cookbook and it doesn’t come out the way you imagined it to be. Do you sit there blaming the cookbook or do you pummel yourself over the head endlessly for doing such a horrific job? Or do you get into the car, stock up on baking materials and try again since you’re bent on baking a cake for your kid’s birthday? Give Up Busy-ness For a Better You By : Vanaja Ghose Fear can immobilize, but it can also cause people to fill their lives with so many activities that they fail to confront things that they dread or fear doing. On the surface, staying busy can appear to be very productive, but as is often the case, such busy-ness is nothing more than an alias for procrastination. Self Esteem in Divorced Women By : Vanaja Ghose When marriages don’t work, there is always more than one reason. The reasons could be busy schedules, irreconcilable differences, lost love, and so on. The point is that it’s never one reason alone. Sad to say, but many women believe that they are the reason why the marriage did not work. As a result, their self esteem goes down, affecting their social life. Preventing an Ex From Controlling You After Divorce By : Vanaja Ghose When an ex-husband is angry, bitter or not fully accepting that a marriage has ended, he may attempt to control his former wife as a way of preventing her from moving on without him. Four Steps to Moving Forward and Accepting Divorce By : Vanaja Ghose No one wants to admit that their marriage is falling apart. After all, you most likely put in a lot of hard work and the best years of your life making sure this did not happen. And then, poof, it’s all gone. However, the best way to deal with an amicable divorce or breakup is to do it as logically as possible. Making Divorce a Positive, Life Changing Experience By : Vanaja Ghose Most people view divorce in a negative light. For instance, a woman who is newly divorced is expected to be in the grieving process and might be criticized if she were to jump right into the dating scene. Similarly, men who are newly divorced are seen as bad emotional investments by many women because it is assumed that they are emotionally fragile. Dealing with Children’s Issues after Divorce By : Vanaja Ghose If you are having a hard time dealing with your failed marriage, just imagine what your children could be going through. They have to deal with the fact that unlike before, they have one parent who is living with them and one whom they rarely see. They have to deal with the fact that the parent who is given custody over them is the one who is their primary caregiver. They have to deal with constantly packing and unpacking while visiting the other parent. How to Tackle the Stress of Divorce - Overcoming those Unwanted Emotions By : Vanaja Ghose We’ve all seen the movies and read the stories about messy divorces that cause even more hardship to both people. As if the fact that your marriage is falling apart is not enough! When going through a divorce, more pain, more stress and more anxiety is the last thing you need. Dealing With the In-Laws after Divorce By : Vanaja Ghose Whether you loved or hated your in-laws while you were married, dealing with them after divorce can be a hassle. If you are sensing a change in your relationship with your ex's family, there are some things to consider before you react to the changes. Post-Divorce Guilt - Is This Normal? By : Vanaja Ghose If you are feeling a lot of guilt over things that occurred within your marriage or find yourself pointing all the blame inward after the divorce, you may be wondering if you are normal. Post-divorce guilt can range from occasional thoughts and doubts about things that occurred during the marriage to intense self-blame and thoughts of guilt that can stand in the way of moving forward to a happier life. Are You Ready to Hit the Town? Or Is the Pain of Divorce Still Too Fresh? By : Vanaja Ghose Deciding when you are ready to start painting the town red is difficult for most divorcees. Some feel the urge to escape their sadness right away while others have no desire to be with anyone but themselves and their pain. 3 Fun Things to Do As a Divorced Woman By : Vanaja Ghose Yes, divorce is painful. It's no more fun than running down the street in front of a speeding bus and hoping you can make it to safety before you get plowed down. No matter how you look at it, divorce is a complicated, painful, agonizing process...but what is stopping you from having a little fun as a divorced woman? How Do I Heal a Broken Heart? By : Susan Russo Relationships & Self Development Expert Is your relationship over? Learn how to get through it so you can get to the other side. Remember, what you tell yourself is everything. Learn how to change your thoughts and you'll change your life; just give yourself some time. It's Okay to Grieve...Let it Out and Let it Go By : Susan Russo Relationships & Self Development Expert Grieving is a normal part of the process in letting go. So, don't feel bad for feeling bad. If you are hurting don't hold it in. Let it out and let it go. Trying to Heal a Broken Heart? Focus on Yourself By : Susan Russo Relationships & Self Development Expert If you are trying to heal from a broken heart make sure you take the right steps that will help you move on to a better life. Focusing on yourself instead of your past will put you on the right path. Trying to Resurrect a Dead Relationship? By : Susan Russo Relationships & Self Development Expert If you won't accept that your relationship is over then don't expect to be happy. You can waste your life wanting what you don't have or you can move on and go about the business of living a good life. You choose! Divorce hurts children By : Paul Friedman Expert in Marriage Children come into this world with zero protection from the physical and psychological elements that wish to destroy them. To Everything, Turn By : Diana Mercer Expert in Family & Divorce Law & Estate Planning Conflicts No marriage ends suddenly. Marriages unravel and devolve over time as we begin to turn away from our partners and look outside of our relationships to get our needs met. What is Divorce? By : Diana Mercer Expert in Family & Divorce Law & Estate Planning Conflicts Divorce isn’t a day at the country club but it doesn’t have to be awful, violent, damaging and stigmatizing.
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