I divorced my husband of 20 years about 4 years ago. It’s interesting to me, the various phases of emotion that jerk you around. I new I would take some time for personal growth. Choosing to forgo a new relationship…
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A top sign that a marriage is failing includes either legitimate mistrust of each other (signs that cheating may have begun).  Or gross misperceptions (signs of a communications breakdown).  The latter can be most frequent, as heightened paranoia and jealousy…
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While divorce doesn’t have the stigma that it used to, it is still a difficult time for everybody involved.  Once the final papers are signed and all of the legalities are finished, the hardest part begins – the part where…
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According to Jennifer Baker of the Forest Institute of Professional Psychology, 50% of first marriages, 67% of second marriages, and 74% of third marriages in America end in divorce.  Europe does not fare much better as the number of divorced…
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Divorce is one of the most stressful life events people can experience. According to the well-known Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale, it ranks second only to “death of a spouse,” in terms of how much it impacts lives. Here are…
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A good reason not to divorce is that there might indeed be something worth saving in the marriage..even if it is a smoldering ember. Sometimes it can be kindled back into a raging inferno.  Marriages can be torn apart by…
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Divorce is one of the toughest things you may experience in your lifetime, as your family is torn apart by it. It is a stressful process, no matter how smoothly you strive for it to go. When going through a…
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Is there really a way to split household chores equally? There is certainly a need for teamwork and negotiation. It may be a little unrealistic to think about it as equally. It is absolutely a good idea to have it…
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Divorce is not easy to deal with when you have to remain in contact with your ex due to children. Another reason people may have to remain in contact is if they work together. Under these circumstances, people may end…
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A divorce is a life changing event. Many people are totally lost after a divorce not knowing how to go about setting their lives back in order. Take heart, there are a few steps that will help to make this…
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Amicably splitting household goods when divorcing is not always easy but if one follows a few tips one can at least maintain a sense of dignity and worthiness and avoid hurt feelings. His belongings It’s only right and proper etiquette…
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Getting back into the workforce after a divorce may seem intimidating at first however, it doesn’t have to be. Many women have been stay at home moms and are suddenly thrust into the position of becoming the main bread winner….
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Divorce can affect every part of your being.  It’s a major lifestyle change the will take over your mind body and soul. After the lawyers, the settlement and the final divorce decree, what’s next? Depression might trigger from a sense…
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Most people have at least a few friends that are not particularly healthy for the marriage.  It may be the man-hater down the street that thinks all men are pond scum because her ex left her for her best friend. …
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Just the word “divorce” can conjure up negative feelings and thoughts for some people. The thing to remember is that just because your marriage did not work out does not mean that you cannot be civil to each other and…
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Divorce is difficult.  For everyone involved.  However, it’s most difficult on those people who don‘t want to divorce their spouses.  Imagine thinking that your marriage is functioning well and being told by your spouse that he or she is unhappy…
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Moving on after divorce is one of the most difficult things I’ve done in my life. The key is to focus on yourself, what is good for you and you alone, and you’ll find it’s rather like a new hobby….
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An unwanted divorce is not pleasant, and it is sometimes easier to deal with when people have friends standing by their side. You may not know how to help your friend if they are going through an unwanted divorce. *Active. Try to keep your…
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Gaining control of ones finances after a divorce can be scary and intimidating. To begin with, one must list all of the bills one has coming in. If any of these bills should be in the former spouses name one…
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Divorce is a time of change and transition.  While it may be best in the long run for all parties involved it can be emotionally gut wrenching during the adjusting period.  When a friend is in pain your first response…
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“If you look to someone else to establish your identity for you, losingthat person can really make you feel destroyed.”  “How to Be Your Own Best Friend” by Newman and Berkowitz A break up after a long relationship can be…
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“While waiting for water to boil” – the title of my essay and the story of my life. Watching a late-night episode of Sex and The City, envying the glamorous careers, camaraderie and social circles of these gorgeous women, I…
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Even the most amicable, friendly, well thought out divorces come with changes and complications. There are many ways to find peace, happiness, and the gift of forgiveness after the paperwork and legalities are completed. An important relationship has passed away….
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