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As you recover from your divorce and move on, there is one all-too-common emotion that causes us way more headaches than you need.
Anger. Being ticked off. The persistent rage that will not leave you but could jeopardize your future relationships.
To start off with, there is something ... Views: 1476
When a marriage ends, the greatest challenge parents face is minimizing the trauma, hurt, and loss for their children. Through positive parenting, adults have the power to help their children adjust to this major change. Healthy parenting also brings rewards to the adults as they get to feel ... Views: 1476
If you follow me on Facebook or Twitter you might have seen my post:
"Note to woman blabbing in the corner of Starbucks: The expiration date on blaming you parents for your misfortune is long past."
If you know me at all, you know I'm an observer of the human spirit and the human ... Views: 1475
I love spring. Who doesn’t? One of the things I love about spring is that I get to clean out my closets and dressers, deep clean my bathrooms and kitchen… throwing myself into that yearly ritual of getting rid of what doesn’t fit me or my life any longer in order to make room for the possibility ... Views: 1475
Dear Dr. Romance: I'm having problems with my daughter in law . I I love her. She and my son had a relationship for more than fifteen years and were married for six. They have two preschool age children. I always thought My daughter-in-law and I got along, but now we can only ... Views: 1473
The absurd, yet indisputable feeling of letting your wife slip away has just happened and you are hopeless at this point. Your marriage is coming to an end. You plead and beg with promises to change. She is not willing to change her mind, no feeling, unlike all the other times before. There has ... Views: 1473
Wife Shows No Affection After Baby: Unhappy Marriage After Baby - Sexless Marriage After Childbirth
Millions of couples a year suffer through a lack of intimacy. Not all of them make it. The ones that do make it do it through hard work and possibly uncomfortable conversations. It helps first ... Views: 1473
Should I leave my partner?
A few days ago, while surfing one of the forums, I came across a question by a woman asking, “Should I leave my boyfriend?” She says that he is “cold” toward her and doesn’t show any feelings toward her. She went on saying that he cares mainly about his work among ... Views: 1472
There is no doubt that work stress has become an increasing factor in marital dissatisfaction. Today couples work on average a thousand more hours each year than people did thirty years ago. This number tends to increase further in expat cities, as well as if you are an entrepreneur. All the ... Views: 1471
My name is Adèle and I am a Divorce Angel. I remember the first four days after my husband left. They were brutal. At 02:30 am I was on my third glass of wine and hadn’t eaten in three days. I had been in my pyjamas for 36 hours straight and had chain-smoked 40 cigarettes (and I’m not even a ... Views: 1470
It really is up to you every day whether you see divorce support as a curse or a blessing! Whether you are the giver or the receiver, I recommend you reframe it as a blessing. Is this easy? Of course not! However, if you actually go through the trauma of getting divorced and you stay married ... Views: 1469
Going through a divorce where there are children involved is an anxiety-provoking scenario with much worry on the past of the parents as to what negative effects the divorce will have on their kids. I firmly believe that it isn’t so much the divorce but how you choose to handle the divorce that ... Views: 1469
By The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online.
There are plenty of reasons why couples would decide to divorce, but the bottom line is this: no matter how much a former husband and wife say it’s going to be all right and it’s an amicable decision, it’s never going to be worth celebrating. A ... Views: 1469
My Husband Drinks Everyday: How Do I Get My Husband To Stop Drinking
As a psychiatrist that specializes in treating addiction, I witness people married to an alcoholic elicit promises from their partner to stop drinking alcohol. People will nag, plead, and beg their alcoholic husband or ... Views: 1469
Divorce can be one of the most painful things to happen to a person. Some psychologists believe that divorces are as stressful and as painful as a death in the family.
Divorce not only takes a toll on the two spouses, it can have a very negative effect on children. If they see mommy and daddy ... Views: 1469
Divorce can be ugly. Courts can make it uglier.
I think we are all in agreement "settle out of court". How can a couple do that when they are fighting to the extent they are filing for divorce? You are probably going to get tired of hearing me say first always "Fight for your Marriage."
1. ... Views: 1468
Book Title: In Defense of Divorce: Why A Marriage Should Never Be Saved At The Expense Of A Life, by Ennis Pepper
Published through: Amazon Kindle
New book defends divorce from traditional religious ideas, extenuating the guilt and reserving emotional energy for solving practical issues ... Views: 1467
Most of us found dating difficult prior to getting married, and it isn’t generally any simpler after divorce. Everybody has baggage, but divorced people frequently have a tendency to carry much more of it, particularly when they’re just coming back towards the dating scene. This is one of the ... Views: 1467
When cash is tight, several couples who are experiencing marital issues might desperately seek different ways to induce “skilled” help, like online marriage counseling. Free of charge is very appealing, but there are a number of things that should be taken into consideration before looking ... Views: 1465
8 Things You Can Do to Make Any Divorce Better
Divorce is enough to give anyone the blues, but based on my experience with success in over 45,000 cases I can give you the following eight tips that will definitely help make things go more smoothly and easily. Not only that, if you follow my ... Views: 1464
When people get to the stage of seeking help for the dissatisfaction or conflict in their marriage, they often wonder “Did I marry the wrong person?” or “Did I marry right or well?” These are common thoughts many share with me that they struggle with. So, how do you know if you have? Is there ... Views: 1464
With the statistics of divorce being so high, the idea of 'staying together' can be almost impossible to imagine. For those who are in a relationship or already married, the fight is not over yet.
First, you decide. You decide that this is the person you want to spend the rest of your life ... Views: 1463
LESSON ONE: Dealing With the Anger
Begin this first lesson by writing down your feelings about your divorce in your journal. Don’t say “I can’t do this” or “I don’t know what to write”. You know what is in your heart and what you feel.
1. Was there another person involved in the ... Views: 1462
Dear Dr. Romance:
I hope you don't mind me writing you but I came across an article that you said: "The best interest of the child also could preclude a mom from gaining custody," says Dr. Tessina. "If a judge doesn't deem that the mother meets the ... Views: 1462
There's a lot of misinformation about divorce, and Dr. Romance would like to clear up some of the confusion.
Here are 11 things people will not tell you about divorce.
1. Divorce will not make you happier, unless you’re leaving an abusive relationship.2. Divorce sometimes seems ... Views: 1462
Divorce is tough for many reasons. Not only are we dealing with the emotions and logistics and finances, but after the dust has settled, we may feel like our life's plans have changed direction. The life you planned and your vision of the future may disappear, leaving you with a feeling of not ... Views: 1462
When you want to get an ex back after you’ve broken up, be careful to avoid the following four mistakes that can make your ex detest you more and avoid you in the process. Don’t worry, avoiding these mistake will be easy once you know what they are.
Mistake 1 - Begging Your Ex
Begging ... Views: 1462
When couples get married they never think they will be among those who get divorced. Yet a hefty percentage of marriages do end in divorce, so some of these people who can’t imagine divorce on their wedding day will certainly face that prospect eventually. Psychologists have identified behaviors ... Views: 1461
Infidelity: 3 Tips on Finances after your Spouse's Girlfriend Has a Child
It’s not the first thing everyone thinks of, but the existence of an out-of-wedlock child will have a big economic impact, and the financial responsibility will grow with the child.
1. Unless you can settle with ... Views: 1461
When we are experiencing or recovering from divorce, remembering to find joy in everyday things during any season can be difficult. One of the reasons that, despite our best efforts, we can find it almost impossible to move on is when we are prisoner to one of the ugliest feelings of ... Views: 1461
It is difficult in coping with break up. However, when you cope with break up, it is very important to think that you really can move on despite the hurt and you can really let go of that love. Even if time will only tell that you are healed, patiently wait as time will also heal all the ... Views: 1459
I remember it vividly. It was shortly after my divorce was final and the highly emotional state had calmed a bit. Although it did not happen suddenly, the realization hit me like a slap in the face. I didn’t know who I was.
The I that I was looking for had been pushed aside for years, by me. ... Views: 1458
None of us are immune to rejection.
It doesn’t matter where you are in life, and whether it’s ending a marriage or breaking up with a partner. Even the strongest of us can’t help but feel like we did something wrong when the person we loved and cared about and spent our lives with as a ... Views: 1455
So You Want to Divorce. Sure, Why Not? Join The Club!
We know there is something big happening in our society, the very old and traditional bond agreement we call Marriage, is losing bedrock foothold it long held with stability.
At my children's elementary school class, close to sixty percent ... Views: 1454
Although your friends and family are an important part of your life, you may find that they’re ill-equipped to support you through your loss. I found that even though my friends and family were well meaning, they often said or did things that were inappropriate.
Whenever we hung out together, ... Views: 1452
It started out to be a nice visit from my son. We spent a great deal of time talking about our jobs and how our family members were coping with every day trials and tribulations. When we moved on to his family, he dropped the bombshell. I felt as though I had been kicked in the stomach when the ... Views: 1450
Each time something in our life ends it creates room for a new experience. Within each new experience is a stepping stone;some are little tiny pebbles and others are big boulders.
Some are fun and some are exhausting.
But with each passing day we learn why we are here, what our mission is ... Views: 1449
My Husband Never Touches Me Sexually: My Husband Doesn't Touch Me Anymore
"My husband doesn't want sex. Will general techniques help?" It may surprise you, but actually, "Yes!" Read on to find six techniques that improve things across the board. These often improve things in the area of ... Views: 1447
The build up to ‘The Big Day’ is generally dominated by the female of the species and her chosen band of merry women – bridesmaids, mother, mother-in-law to be, sisters, aunts – basically any woman with a relationship or blood connection to the bride.
Don’t be fooled. Weddings, their ... Views: 1446
Most couples with children have no structured college savings plans set up. This is even more so after divorce proceedings commence. There are so many complex issues to discuss that college planning for the children takes a back seat to everything else. Things such as, “We’ll work it out when ... Views: 1446
Do you believe that a broken marriage can still be mended? Restoring a marriage is possible if you know the “hows” of doing it. Love needs to be protected, secured and preserved. You have to give in to its “necessities” in order for it to develop to its fullest. Nobody can eradicate a ... Views: 1444
My Wife Never Seems Happy With Me: No Matter How Much I Do It's Never Enough
Living with an unhappy person presents its own unique set of challenges. If that person happens to be your wife, it's an even more difficult situation. It's natural for any husband to take on the weight of blaming ... Views: 1444
Divorces are a financial strain on your family because they divide you and your spouse’s cumulative assets (lawyer’s fees aside). In this economy, where assets are quickly turning into debts, it is critical to understand the financial consequences of a divorce and how to make the most out of its ... Views: 1444
Do you remember what birthdays were like when you were a child? You anxiously awaited your birthday gifts so you could unwrap them. You didn't really know what to expect sometimes, but the excitement of getting that gift was well worth the wait. Your spouse is like that much anticipated birthday ... Views: 1443
BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO -- ESPECIALLY FOR MEN
By Pauline Wallin, Ph.D.
Divorce is harder on men than on women. Surprised?
After all, it's the woman who suffers financially . . .who has to juggle work and kids on her own . . . who is more apt to end up in a therapist's office.
Meanwhile, ... Views: 1441
It was 1994 when the papers were delivered to my apartment; I had just joined the ranks of 50% of the population when my wife filed for divorce. As a single father my biggest fear was that someone would come in to my ex-wife's life and that person would eventually replace me as the figurehead ... Views: 1439
After going through several divorces, it becomes easy for the divorce lawyers to figure out a shaky relationship from the one which would last a lifetime. Having seen several couples fight out till the end or give up the fight in favor of their love, they know the ground rules of how to make a ... Views: 1438
If getting your ex girlfriend back after breaking up is your reason to live then keep reading. The majority of the time the break up happens because you have done something wrong. Maintaining lasting relationships by men can be bit of a mission but it is definitely possible, they just need a ... Views: 1437
Today’s Hollywood is rarely a place to find role models for our culture, especially when it comes to divorce and family issues. Year after year we’ve been exposed to dramatic, painful, explosive relationship breakups resulting in tabloid headlines that feed upon scandal and ... Views: 1437
As human beings we can tend to become fascinated by ourselves and our stories and can allow ourselves to become too self-indulgent and it can be destructive. As long as we recognise the vision of where we want and need to be and what it takes to get there, the time that you determine it to take ... Views: 1437