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April 8, 2008
This is part of our Financial Literacy Month Question and Answer series
Question: What advice can you give recently divorced women on how to manage their finances now that they are facing life as a single mom on a limited income? What should be their first priority? Lisa A. ... Views: 1437
Most people are aware now of the 40-50% average divorce rate in the west and expat communities. Knowing this doesn’t make that any easier if you are living in an unhappy marriage where divorce threats have been made.
The good news is an unhappy relationship doesn’t mean it’s over. That’s ... Views: 1436
The second annual recognition of National Child-Centered Divorce Month will take place throughout July across the United States. Professionals who deal with divorce issues -- therapists, attorneys, mediators, coaches, educators, clergy and others – will be joining forces to share valuable ... Views: 1436
Trust me, I know how bad it feels to be dumped. It feels like you are getting hit by a bucket of cold water. You suddenly find yourself lost and uncertain about everything--especially if the two of you where together for a while. It can feel like you've lost all your will to live. This is why I ... Views: 1436
In today’s culture, child custody and visitation factors happen in cases other than divorces. Custody and visitation legal rights need to be set for couples seeking divorce, grandparents, step-parents, former partners, and parties of extramarital affairs and one-night stands. In each of these ... Views: 1435
Reinventing yourself is not about getting rid of old ways and ideas. It is about taking away what you need from them; heartbreak, sadness, being stepped on and lied to, and creating a brand new person who sees their self a lot more clearly.
The energy around a situation or circumstance is ... Views: 1435
How To Get Husband Interested In Me Sexually Again: How To Make Your Husband Want You All The Time
Marriages change over time and one of those changes is sometimes a loss of intimacy. Couples often settle into a routine, particularly after they welcome children in the family. This routine ... Views: 1434
One of the tasks you will be asked to complete during your child custody case is to create a parenting plan for your child.
A parenting plan should contain the custody arrangements for your child and some basic philosophies for raising your child. Your plan, once approved by the court, shall ... Views: 1434
We know when it's not working; it's like a slap in the face. We thought that it was working but then something happens to remind us that nothing has fundamentally changed at all, and we find ourselves back at square one after all these years.
We were smug for awhile, even bragging to friends ... Views: 1433
Helping prevent divorce from happening can be easier said than done because it involves lots of difficult steps involving going through hate-filled arguments, painful feelings, and being able to face all these things with a positive attitude, no matter how hard it seems at first.
Firstly, ... Views: 1431
Have you ever had something happen to you that was so bad it made you feel worn down? For me, that event was my first marriage. It was a nightmare. To be honest, I married a guy I should never have married. Even on our wedding day, I felt it wasn’t right. But I walked down the aisle ... Views: 1429
Every day thousands of people are hurt by break-ups, divorces or the death of a loved one. Some seem to plummet into the abyss of broken hearts and others appear to brush it off and go on. So what’s the difference between these people? They both feel the hurt acutely. It may be only a matter of ... Views: 1429
Hey, so does this ever happen to you?
It may have been months since your divorce ended, and you thought you were doing okay.
You were picking yourself up financially, making your home your own, and trying some new activities and were feeling pretty good about yourself.
But then it ... Views: 1429
The ability to move on after your divorce entails the letting go of the past with its emotional baggage and negative emotions. If you can accomplish this feat then the heavy burdens you have been carrying will lift and you will experience the liberation of freedom: the ability to move unimpeded ... Views: 1428
The Pain of Love
A poet’s love poem takes us to the heavens,
with memories of sharing beauty and joy.
With the skill of an artist the poet paints,
a word picture of hearts that embrace,
dreams of futures that will never end.
Those lonely years, finally the one that makes my soul sing.
But at ... Views: 1426
The following case-study gives marriage and relationship break-up advice and demonstrates what can be achieved by practicing the simple self-help practice higher-consciousness healing as described in Tara’s book The Five-Minute Miracle.
Sally came to see me because she felt depressed and ... Views: 1425
There is no better feeling than loving and being loved, and nobody can argue that. Sooner or later, most of us want to find that perfect person who is not only going to keep us warm at night, but who will be a constant part of all our plans and goals. Nonetheless, many relationships and ... Views: 1424
Lately I’ve been reading a lot about the holidays: what to cook, how to decorate, what to buy (and what to ask for…). And gradually it dawned on me -- these articles are all about what to do for others, or what to ask others to do for you!
Don’t get me wrong – I think “doing for others” is ... Views: 1424
How To Confront A Suspected Cheating Husband / Wife: How To Confront A Cheating Spouse
The manner in which you confront your spouse can make or break the relationship. If you confront your partner at the heat of the moment, you might say something you will regret later on. In order to ... Views: 1422
In life, I have come to accept the fact that there are questions of mine that will never be answered to my satisfaction if at all. I have come to accept the fact that some things in life are beyond my comprehension and I must trust or have faith that certain occurrences are indeed outside the ... Views: 1420
Instant rewards and instant healing has a much nicer ring to it, then the words combined; LONG – TERM. However if waiting that particular extended time will further HELP in the long run it stirs the question if waiting is more worthwhile. But how do you determine what works best for you?
When ... Views: 1420
1. Tell your children the truth, with simple explanations. Tell them where the other parent is.
2. Don’t bring up grievances or speaking derogatorily about the other parent to or in front of your children.
3. Don't discuss financial, legal or other disputes with your children.
4. Don’t ... Views: 1420
If your divorce involves minor children, and you and your spouse can't agree on custody or visitation issues, you may be required to participate in California divorce mediation. After reading this article you will know how it works.
California divorces are handled through the state's Superior ... Views: 1419
The custody issue can be and often does become highly contested. In a lot of divorce scenarios the husband and the wife are able to settle all of the issues outside of court except the custody issue. When this happens, the ex's will schedule a final hearing whereby they will appear in the ... Views: 1418
If you are interested in dealing with a broken heart, there are a number of issues you should be aware of. First of all, you should understand that no breakup is fun, and completely getting rid of any trace of pain may be impossible. However, there are some powerful strategies that will help you ... Views: 1414
Selecting the right professional is crucial. In the hands of an incompetent service provider, you may end up feeling abused all over again.
Go through the following check list before you settle on a divorce attorney, a financial consultant, a tax planner, a security adviser, or an accountant. ... Views: 1414
How does a man get over a divorce or a relationship that had run its course? Other than one’s friends or the bars where can a man turn to get support or the needed help to just talk and figure out how to get back on the road to self confidence and feel good about himself again?
A friend of ... Views: 1413
A breakup with your ex is no doubt a painful experience, and it can be nerve wrecking to devise a plan in getting your ex back. But what if you could have your ex want you back instead?
That's actually possible, and here's what you can incorporate in a plan in getting your ex back.
Make ... Views: 1412
• Has your life has taken an unexpected turn because of separation or divorce?
• Are you unsure what to expect from the future?
• Are you feeling drained?
• Are your children irritable or having mood swings?
• Is communication in the family not as good as it used to be?
• Do you want to ... Views: 1410
Rewriting the Script: After Divorce
By Dr. Carol S. Batey (Feb 13, 2012) Copyright
Every individual in an event, marriage, divorce or situation perceives it differently. I was no different now, about my divorce. I rewrote my script after ... Views: 1410
There is an article in the Daily Mail today entitled “Why ‘ex-sex’ CAN be a good idea: Sleeping with an old lover lessens psychological distress of break-up… if you’re not over him”
Apparently research from the University of Arizona (published in the Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology) ... Views: 1408
Husband Is Distant and Moody: Husband Distant and Withdrawn
There is some trouble between husband and wife? Don't worry. If you have grasped the following four rules for restoring the affection of a couple, everything will be OK again.
I. Enumerate the other side's strong ... Views: 1406
Even though a spouse may have contemplated separation for years prior to informing their partner, to the partner, the news comes as a shock, even in view of a tumultuous relationship. For the children, the shock is often even greater.
To intensify matters befalling the children, the spouse who ... Views: 1406
For most of us, getting over your first love can seem impossible. It's hard to believe that we can ever really be happy again or that we will ever find someone who 'gets' us the same way our love did. The truth of the matter is, we are all humans and believe it or not, we cannot love one person ... Views: 1405
My husband laughs at me a lot because he thinks I'm just not hip. The funny thing is I agree with him. I often use slang that is WAY out of date and when I try to use more current slang it just sounds funny coming out of my mouth.
He's not alone in laughing at me either. I remember the first ... Views: 1404
So often, when I speak with someone who is divorced, the word "failure" comes up. We have been taught by religion, our families, and our culture that divorce is a failure of commitment. The following stories illustrate the transformative power of divorce. Whether you are the person who ... Views: 1404
One of the most common yet challenging issues I see when working with couples is anger. Anger is one of the most powerful and most destructive human emotions. The long-term damage it can have on a marriage can be irreparable as it tears apart the trust and safety in a relationship. Here are a ... Views: 1402
Husband Drinks Too Much On Weekends: Husband Binge Drinks Every Weekend
Does your spouse show signs of alcoholism? In other words, does your spouse need more and more alcohol to feel "buzzed" or intoxicated? Here are 5 common signs of alcoholism addiction:
1. Does he/she drink to relax?
... Views: 1402
You have finally decided to go through with it, you are getting a divorce. As a divorcing parent, what do you need to think about? How do you minimize the affect of the divorce on your children?
First and foremost, hire a good attorney, in the end you may find it worth it to sit down with a ... Views: 1401
Most of us experience economic problems every once in a while. This can be due to the economy itself but it may also be due to temporary setbacks that we experience in our lives. There are some options that are open to you, even if you live in a rural area and may have a difficulty in finding ... Views: 1398
It is an unfortunate American reality that half of all first marriages and nearly 60% of second marriages end in divorce. When business partners divorce‚ the financial and emotional challenges become more complex.
In addition to negotiating the separation agreement‚ dividing marital assets‚ ... Views: 1398
Everyone wants "the best". When you are looking for a marriage counselor it is important to find someone who is specifically trained in marriage counseling and has the credential of "licensed" or "certified" marriage counselor". This indicates that they demonstrated some level of competence ... Views: 1398
10 Single Mom Secrets on How to Keep It Together After Divorce
As a counselor and coach to hundreds of clients and a mom to two vibrant, smart, beautiful women ~ now young adults ~ I have learned numerous life lessons through the years.
I learned to design and incorporate what I call ... Views: 1397
Divorce with dignity! Be committed to be on the healing in two years not five year track! Children want to be normal again, not kids of those divorcing parents who are always fighting. Believe in yourself and what the future holds! Lean into the divorce, move through one step at a time, don't ... Views: 1397
At the end of most divorce proceedings, each ex-spouse nurses some bitterness, anger, and resentment towards the other party because of the way their property settlement in divorce may have been divided. Certainly, their respective divorce lawyers likely aimed at getting for their client an ... Views: 1396
Whether you have $10K or $10M in assets, the division of marital assets does not necessarily determine how much your divorce will cost you. The divorces we see on television, with high priced attorneys and high powered experts, do not have to be the rule, but the exception. Divorce mediation ... Views: 1394
Dear Dr. Romance:
I am currently reading your book, The 10 Smartest Decisions a Woman can Make Before 40 and absolutely loving it. I have been married for a year and four months and we are going through a really tough time right now. I have suggested counseling and my husband ... Views: 1393
When a relationship gets to a point where it is no longer working, each person is likely to feel different to how they felt in the beginning. When they spend time in each others company, they could be thinking about how long it will be until their time together will come to an end.
However, ... Views: 1392
In an era where everything moves fast, coping with everyday errands is quite a struggle. If you want training or education, or need to take a court-ordered class on successful parenting skills, you might feel overwhelmed with all the options available. You could comb through lists of local ... Views: 1391
Men who cheat by Beth Shepherd psychic. Yes I do realise that there are women who cheat as well as men. But either way if the other person finds out it hurts them, it hurts a lot, and the damage it does to the relationship, their confidence and the trust that was there before can never be ... Views: 1391