The hurt of divorce can drive us to do and say things that we may normally never dream of doing or saying. If you find yourself wondering, did that really just happen? Maybe it’s time to take a step back and define some straight boundaries to protect your own standards and values.
Going through a divorce is never easy, so having a good friend to lean on during the process can help. Thestir.com published a list of 10 things every woman going through a divorce wants to hear. All these statements will let her know you care and can help make going through this life changing process a little easier.
A marriage is like an investment. You have to look at short-term and well as long-term returns. You need to sacrifice a little early on, so you have something down the road to live off of. Maintaining good credit, diversifying and assessing risks are crucial for success in both. But, just like in finance, there may be a time in a marriage to cut your losses and move on. How do you know?
There’s a lot of limbo in divorce. We wait for court dates, signatures, schedules, and agreements. We experience a lot of waiting for the entire process to be complete. So, how do we maintain a peaceful relationship with our soon to be ex without giving in to the anger and resentment that might be rising inside?
There are times in each child’s life where a change, such as divorce or moving to another community or city, can be devastating. Most times it is a young child who needs the security of their family home and school.
Going through a divorce doesn’t have to be ugly. Sometimes couples just realize it’s not going to work. Here are some tips from our guest blogger to help you get through your divorce without feeling bitter or resentful.
“You have too many married friends. You need to find some single friends.” This was advice given to me from my boss soon after my divorce.
Many divorces take place during the summer. This timing can help families adapt to the changes ahead. But it also makes returning to school a challenge for most children. Fortunately, there are ways to ease the transition by tapping to the many resources available through the school.
That’s why it’s wise to develop a cooperative relationship with key school personnel.
Learn how to survive divorce by keeping your focus off of the things perceived as lost. Our expert guest blogger suggests to keep a more positive train of thought and suggests uplifting topics where you can focus.
After two parents’ divorce, visitation schedules for the children involved are meant to be, as legal doctrine states, “…in the best interest of the child…”(www.divorcesupport.about.com). But they don’t always work smoothly in the day-to-day lives of divorced families. One issue parents might face is when the kids don’t want to visit the other parent. This article contains insights for “ironing out” child visitation problems.