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When a couple separates or are about to separate, emotions are using running very high and stopping a divorce is probably the last thing on either spouse's mind, but this is actually where one of the most important steps to restoring the marriage occurs.
Giving each other space during this ... Views: 996
How you end a relationship matters. In fact it matters so much that it can affect your next relationship in a positive or negative way. So when ending a relationship you need to take that into consideration!
There are two common feelings that can occur from a bad end to a relationship. They ... Views: 995
Let’s say you are involved in a litigation (court) process to address a parenting dispute and it looks like that train is careening out of control.
You can’t foresee using mediation or collaborative law because either you or your former partner won’t agree to this. There may be a ... Views: 995
Feeling Disconnected From Husband: My Husband I Have Grown Apart
If you are thinking about how to make your husband love you again, there are some simple ideas that you should consider. Many times women feel that the man they love is pulling away and they think the only instant solution to ... Views: 994
When a marriage or relationship gets into trouble, one of the first things that happens is that the two people begin to lose their emotional connection. Communication becomes stressful and difficult. Each begins to question why they are in the marriage. As result, what connection there is can be ... Views: 994
The 3 Resolutions Every Divorcing Mom must make in order to have a great 2010.
Even if you’ve already made your resolutions, every divorcing mom deserves to add these resolutions to your list.
#1 TO TREAT MYSELF WITH COMPASSION
We Resilient Moms are loving nurtures of our families and ... Views: 992
A divorce is a life-changing event that is usually filled with pain and sorrow. Although a person going through a divorce will have to undergo the process of grieving, there always comes a time when one would feel a great deal of relief knowing that he/she came out of the bad situation in one ... Views: 992
You wouldn’t believe the amount of husbands and wives that come up to me and say “Nicola, how do I get my Spouse to Change? ”If you are trying to save your marriage by desperately attempting to change your partner to no avail - STOP!
Want your partner to exercise more? Stop social media? ... Views: 990
I first separated from my, now, ex-husband around Thanksgiving in 2006. I knew something wasn’t right. I just wasn’t happy. I was actually, rarely happy. Don’t get me wrong. He was and is a marvelous, wonderful, generous, very handsome man. We rarely argued. He was good to me. Very good. ... Views: 990
No matter how angry or hurt you may be after a divorce, if you have children, you’ll still share a lifetime with their other parent, your ex. Dr. Romance offers guidelines for moving past the anger and hurt, and finding a way to co-parent your children that is good for ... Views: 989
Letting go of a relationship, whether it is a divorce, a separation, or ending a friendship, can be a very hard moment to go through. When we let go of anything we are emotionally attached to, we tend to prolong the moment with our desire and thoughts, especially if we are not the ones wishing ... Views: 989
Whether you want to find a unicorn girl for threesome, or for poly dating, adhering to the rules is the key to building relationships and successful dating. "More haste less speed". Only by doing the details of each date, the Unicorn girl will naturally establish an enviable relationship with ... Views: 988
How to end a long-term relationship? It's never easy, especially when you've built your lives around each other and you thought it would last forever.
Before you end a long-term relationship, make sure you've done all you can to salvage it. In addition to solution-based communication (rather ... Views: 987
You are in conflict with your former partner. You see a family lawyer who tells you s/he can be of assistance. The lawyer offers to send a letter of introduction to your former partner or their lawyer and in so doing, sets the tone for the process of settlement.
That first communication often ... Views: 986
Last week I was beginning to answer questions with the help of Al-Anon’s 12 Step recovery program. This week I am answering whether I have accepted that alcoholism is a disease.
Then – 3/4/2004
“Al-Anon Journal question - Do I accept that alcoholism is a disease? How does that change how ... Views: 986
As documented by the Department of Justice, about 200,000 children are subjects of parental kidnapping each year. 6 % of these parental kidnapping incidents are open for six months or longer. Unfortunately, some haven't ever been closed at all. This is a shocking, albeit sobering, stat. The ... Views: 986
Spicing Up The Bedroom For Married Couples: How To Spice Things Up In The Bedroom
If you are married and past the honeymoon stage, you are probably going through the normal problems of a lacking sex life. There are many factors that have led the two of you to this new (probably missionary) ... Views: 986
The National Center for Health Statistics and U.S. Census Bureau statistics for today’s couples in their 50’s and older doesn’t paint a happy picture. In 1990, five out every 1,000 marriages representative of this age group ended in divorce. Stats from 2015 revealed a 100% increase – with 10 out ... Views: 985
Inspired by countless stories of friends and acquaintances jumping into relationships without "assessing" the scene, I have come to the conclusion, that to save us from self induced heartache we must indeed look before we fall in love. If possible.
Easy to say when the emotions stirred by ... Views: 984
There is a dynamic that naturally evolves when parents only see lawyers to determine their ongoing relationship to children, post separation or divorce.
Regardless of the disposition of the lawyer, on the mind of the parent, is winning or coming away with a particular outcome. The parent races ... Views: 984
Last week I was contemplating an eye opening question previously posed by our marriage counselor, this week I’m defensive about an eye opening question posed by my husband
Then – 12/23/2003
“Last night was quite interesting. When ‘Carl’ came home from his AA meeting he was in a bad ... Views: 983
A parent called me asking for me to provide an assessment. I explained I do not provide court involved services anymore and explained why. The caller asked for a referral to someone who did. I offered the name of a respected colleague.
The caller emailed thereafter and included in the email ... Views: 983
Finding a good divorce lawyer in Boca Raton is like looking for a needle in a haystack. A divorce or dissolution of marriage is a huge step that needs to be taken by a couple. Therefore, looking specifically for ‘Divorce Lawyer Boca Raton’ online can be hard. Luckily, we will mention some ... Views: 982
After taking care of the all the divorce matters, the party involved usually ends up very exhausted and tired. They generally forgot the issue that matters most is parenting. Being a parent is hard enough and much harder now that you are both divorced. This is the moment when you set aside your ... Views: 982
For too many people, separation is a prelude to divorce. Taking time apart from a loved one is often thought of as the end of the relationship. But after 53 years together, and helping to guide thousands of couples, Joyce and I view separation as a sometimes vital necessity in a relationship ... Views: 981
Dealing with divorce is challenging in every respect. Divorce can be one of the most stressful times in a person’s life and simply coping with resulting changes in lifestyle and day-to-day routines becomes the new norm for a period of time. In fact, studies have shown that a newly divorced ... Views: 981
A few weeks ago, I had an encounter with the past. At first, I didn’t know what or how to react, because its been months since I haven’t seen my former boyfriend, but as the conversation progresses, it turned out to be a good meeting. That night, I contemplated about the x- factor. During our ... Views: 981
Dating again after divorce can be very challenging at times. This is because when you become single again, you find that as a lady the number of youthful men available to you are very few compaired to the number of guys that were around you when you were young. This can discourage you but its in ... Views: 981
1. What is Divorce Mediation?
Divorce mediation is a voluntary, confidential and structured process in which spouses who are seeking divorce come together in a safe, comfortable setting and communicate with the help of a Mediator "a trained neutral". Discussions take place in an environment ... Views: 980
Getting dumped is one of the greatest pains you can feel. Its so distressing, frustrating and it brings out your weak point in you. Having someone close to you at your side today and the next day it seems the person is very far from you; she acts cold, distant and bitter towards you. That same ... Views: 979
Husband Refuses To Have Joint Bank Account: Married With Separate Bank Accounts - Husband Wants To Keep Finances Separate
Husbands and wives have always fought over money. Mostly when they don't have enough, or one is given to spending and the other is not. Some fight over on what to spend ... Views: 979
Last week things were pleasant and I hoped that they would continue. This week I’m beginning to answer questions with the help of Al-Anon’s 12 Step recovery program.
Then – 3/2/2004
“Journal question - Do I accept that I cannot control another person’s drinking? Another person’s ... Views: 979
Last week I was pressured to feel my feelings and come to terms with them. This week I’m getting increasingly frustrated with the vicious cycle that had been a part of our marriage for awhile.
Then - 1/24/2004
“I am so tired of being the leader. I would love to be partners in the true ... Views: 979
Before you ask your spouse to terminate your marriage, you need to learn how to prepare for a divorce. Divorce preparation is important because a vindictive spouse can complicate the new life that you would like to begin leading. The following divorce checklist will help you with your divorce ... Views: 979
If you are contemplating divorce, or if your spouse has left you, you are in a situation where nerves are frayed and tempers may be short. Your Weston divorce attorney should be someone with whom you can speak candidly and honestly. Your divorce lawyer must know your situation thoroughly in ... Views: 978
Divorce drops into our private pond and creates waves that last beyond our lifetime.
We must make ripples instead.
Divorce is never envisioned when we give birth to our children. They were conceived in love. We had full intentions of keeping that love strong always. As pre-divorced parents ... Views: 978
My Husband Doesn't Acknowledge Me: I Feel Like My Husband Doesn't Care About Me
Years ago when I was working in a mental health center, I served on a committee that was redesigning the communications systems. In one meeting, a committee member named Susan said, "The receptionists sound ... Views: 978
Well, Thanksgiving is done and we’ve survived Black Friday.
But we’re not through the holiday abyss yet.
Which means we’ll most likely be dreading the stress, craziness and visions of perfection shoved down our throats.
For many of us, the holidays can feel dark, lonely, and ... Views: 978
It is quite clear that a divorce process is both time and money consuming due to too much legal formalities and proceedings. It adds more stress and tension to the separating couples and makes them feel disturbed and irritated. Divorce petition, divorce nisi and decree absolute are three major ... Views: 976
Divorce is seen as a hazard to social life which seems to have taken all societies in its grip. The last century has seen increased divorce rates and it is true throughout the world. Especially in Europe and western countries people are finding it difficult to be married for a long time. ... Views: 976
Intimate Relationship issues are rife in our society, millions of people are challenged and stressed out when this fundamental part of their lives isn’t working. Many people get into intimacy with a partner to share the love that they all so desire, only to find that the relationship sadly gives ... Views: 975
How can I get my ex back? by Beth Shepherd psychic. A case study. Names etc changed.
My husband has left me for another woman.... she is younger, more exciting, more sexy, and he will not come back.... I hear this so often. And it is a sad thing to hear as it implies that if this other ... Views: 975
When people suspect that their partner is cheating, chances are, they truly are cheating. Women especially can sense changes in their partners’ behaviour. Regardless, certainty is always better and this is why many choose to hire the services of a professional, a private investigator, namely. ... Views: 975
Getting a divorce is never easy. In addition to the emotions caused, there are all the matter of moving households, dividing up goods and deciding custody if pets or kids are involved. Another important thing to consider is your finances. After a divorce, you likely won’t be able to continue ... Views: 974
This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Divorce. Divorce is a judicial declaration dissolving a marriage and releasing the husband and wife from all matrimonial obligations. Carolyn Ellis is the Official Guide to Divorce.
The Complete Guide to Protecting Your Financial ... Views: 974
Dear Dr. Romance:
I am mid-thirties mom with 3 children looking to divorce. I read your article "Family Violence Q & A" and I decided to write to you for help to stand on my feet again. I was a homemaker since I had my first child, but had lived very unfulfilled ... Views: 974
In helping people negotiate child custody and visitation schedules, I’ve come to see a pattern express itself in terms of parents’ desire for their children to have equal access to both parents.
The moment I see resistance to equal access to both parents based on what a parent “may” do without ... Views: 974
We broke up in March, did not have any kind of contact until May when I initiated contact via Facebook. We send each other emails and talk on the phone once in a while. Back in June I asked him if we should give the relationship another chance and he said he is not ready to get back with me ... Views: 974
Feeling that you are the victim of your circumstance in divorce is one of the things that comes up unless you're taking ownership. It's always a two way street, it's like what do you take responsibility for, because it's never just about one person, it's always about the collective, the two, if ... Views: 973
There is a reason the divorce rates are really high in the United States. When the honeymoon phase of a marriage is over, the couple will begin to really tackle issues that they will face as the years roll by. This includes things like finance, buying and owning property and having kids. In ... Views: 973