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Views: 3400 - The First Steps To Divorce - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from MW SmithEvery action for divorce starts with the same document: a complaint. The complaint will list certain identifying information about you, your spouse, and, if applicable, your children. One of the items you are required to list is your address. The complaint will also list what type of Divorce you ...
Views: 869(1 vote) - The Fourth of Seven Sins in Obesity – Changing Family Dynamics - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Gail McGonigalWe have now reached the fourth reason that is driving obesity in the western world, which is not entirely due to the individual. I consider that the western culture corporations have designed this pattern, firstly by encouraging everyone to use a car for transportation, instead of their own ...
Views: 2216 - Releasing Anger and Resistance to Embrace Love - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Wendy MacKayIf you are experiencing negative emotions in regards to a specific person that you feel affected your life, I am here to share my story of how I was able to eliminate anger and resentment with my mother, and embrace love and acceptance for myself. You are responsible for your own emotions and ...
Views: 2412 - Pain Is Inevitable - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2010 from Richard (Dick) WarnBad things happen. The passing of a parent, the death of a pet, rejection from someone important, the loss of something you truly enjoy, and the list is endless. There is no “pain free” way to live. We build attachments. Attachments come to an end. Yet, as Buddha said, “Pain is inevitable. ...
Views: 2213(1 vote) - HOW TO CREATE THE LIFE YOU WANT YOUR WAY - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2010 from Barbara MillerThe following are excerpts taken from my new book, You Lost Your Marriage Not Your Life. I survived crushing change through divorce and found the strength to create a new life—my way, and so can you! My story begins with returning home from visiting my ill mother to find a near empty house and ...
Views: 1375 - Everyone Loses When You Give Up on Your Marriage Without Trying to Acquire the Skills You Need To Keep It - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Peggy FergusonThere is the "should" that says that you should be able to solve your own problems without help. Here is the rationale: "If your relationship has enough tension and strain that help is needed, the relationship is not going to make it anyway, so why waste time and money with counseling?" The ...
Views: 1959 - Eat, Pray, Love Many Gods: Why Elizabeth Gilbert’s book inspired so many to find God off the beaten path - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2010 from Dr. Steve McSwain,It made little sense to me why my wife would hide Eat, Pray, Love in the nightstand beside our bed. So, when I decided to see what all the fuss was about, I reasoned, “No need to buy a copy since there’s a perfectly good one in the nightstand beside our bed.” You’d have thought I just made ...
Views: 2163 - IS MARRIAGE A NATURAL STATE? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieWHAT DO DIVORCE RATES SAY ABOUT MARRIAGE? We have all heard about the high rates of divorce in the West and we have also heard about how people are increasingly shunning marriage in the UK and US, opting instead for living together or singledom. Are soaring divorce rates indicative of an ...
Views: 5546 - Top 4 Tips to Getting Your Ex Back - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from ron cYou want to know how to get your ex back, right? I feel ya. Getting dumped is one of the worst things a guy can go through. Recently I saw a life stress ranking list, and having an intimate relationship end was actually listed as more stressful than serving a jail term. So if you're ...
Views: 1142 - Broward Divorce Lawyer Explains the Housing Market and Divorce - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2010 from Evan H. BaronMore often than not a couple’s most valuable asset is their home. When they become involved in a divorce, the disposition of their home becomes a central issue in the final resolution. In the majority of cases, the home (if titled in joint name) is considered a marital asset and subject to ...
Views: 667 - After the Divorce - Trust after Infidelity - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Maryann CanditoIf you’ve been the victim of marital infidelity and are now working through the divorce; healing infidelity can be a daunting process. As much as you think to yourself, how will I move on? There will come a time when you will be interested in dating again, therefore trust after infidelity is ...
Views: 3780 - How to leave Your Girlfriend without Drama - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Andre ZiziIt is hard breaking for any human to discover that the partner you trusted has actually dumped you. It's heart breaking for you, it's difficult for them, however if you really jump the gun in public place or in front of your neighbours, it’s strips both of you from your own dignity, and quite ...
Views: 6786 - Discover How to Avoid Getting Divorced - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Gerry RestriveraRelationship means a lot of work to make it stronger and last for years. It is sad that divorce is always an option for couples when things are getting complicated in their relationship. Although divorce is a painful reality experienced by most couples, of course, if you know how to avoid ...
Views: 3009(1 vote) - Bring Back the Passion and Save a Failing Relationship - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Gerry RestriveraKeeping a relationship is hard if you do not know how. Even if you are in a relationship, the truth is, you and your partner are still two different people and sometimes there are issues affecting the relationship resulting to confusion and doubts. There are ups and downs in a relationship and ...
Views: 3825 - What To Do Right Now To Keep Your Spouse From Leaving You and To Build A Better Life Together. - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2010 from Peggy FergusonWhat if you were called into your boss's office and told that s/he was thinking about letting you go, that you were not fulfilling your job responsibilities, and that you were holding the company back rather than helping the company grow and prosper? Yes, you might be shocked or stunned. You ...
Views: 3249 - Falling Out of Love - Should We Pack It In? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2010 from Peggy FergusonOften when a couple comes in for couple’s counseling, one of the partners is stating that s/he has fallen out of love with the other partner. Sometimes they both feel that way, but usually it is just one spouse verbalizing this. When you are feeling this way, it is common to question whether ...
Views: 2387 - Making Love Work - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2010 from Dr. D. Ivan YoungManaging conflict is the foundation of a lasting relationship. There were many implications that support the hypothesis that positive affect and de-escalation are predictive of positive outcomes in any relationship, including marriage. To the extent that positive affect and de-escalation ...
Views: 4304(1 vote) - 3 Tips For Dealing With A Broken Heart - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from Randall PaulDealing with a broken heart is seriously hard to deal with. I trust that these three tips can help your journey mending broken heart. Breaking up with someone, especially unexpectedly, is very hard to deal with. A broken heart is one of the hardest things for anyone to deal with. It's the ...
Views: 4018 - Your Relationship Breakup: Was It Complete Failure or Just Complete? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Noelle NelsonYou’ve tried. You really have. You loved this man, you believed he truly was your “happily-ever-after.” You wanted this to be THE relationship of your life. When things started going downhill, you read all the self-help articles, more books than you can count, went to couples counseling ...
Views: 2827 - To speak ill of your Ex with your child says "I love you, but biologically you're 50% a jerk!" - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Jill DarceySpeaking poorly of your child's other parent is one of the largest issues overlooked by co-parents - and yet it is one of the easiest for you to resolve. The reasons (or should I say excuses) that it is acceptable to slag off about your Ex to your children are numerous and yet the confusion that ...
Views: 2634(5 votes) - Beyond Split & Broken - Complex Instead - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Jill DarceyStatistically, the effects of divorce on our society are difficult to prove although there are figures bandied around. What we do know is that some people go on and have far better lives and some don't. For majority however, we can say divorce carved its mark on our life and we live with it for ...
Views: 2301(6 votes) - Matrimony to Acrimony or Harmony? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Jill DarceyThe choice is yours ... this is how you make it. The importance of the choices you make when your marriage ends through which children were born into this world, becomes more apparent as time continues to march forward. Each step takes us down one of two pathways - acrimony or harmony. Time ...
Views: 1923(4 votes) - But, You Don't Know My Ex! - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Jill DarceyThis is one of the most common comments heard when talking with people about an Ex. Those of us who are parents and inside a Complex Family often have an Ex, and we normally believe it is near impossible to get on with them. Let's face it, it didn't work when we were married or partners, so why ...
Views: 2853(4 votes) - ***Mel Gibson Had His Button’s Pushed - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2010 from Teagin Maddox,Mel Gibson strikes again, and this time, his disgraceful tirades have been caught on tape and released for all to hear. His behavior has generated a domestic violence investigation and some surprising discussions amongst celebrities, some whom are more upset about the tapes being made public on ...
Views: 3136(1 vote) - Surviving A Break Up - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraYou’ll find that the hardest part about surviving break up is getting over this painful predicament to accept that there is someone else out there for you. As you ponder the thought “what if there’s no one?!” Then panic creeps up on you which make one think that surviving break up would be ...
Views: 1119 - 4 Simple Tips To Win Back Your Guy - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2010 from Andrew HunterYou may want know how to win your guy back once the pizazz is gone. Using 4 simple steps, you can get your relationship back on track as you were before – even if your boyfriend is dating someone else. The first step is to become a person he can trust. Be around him as much as possible, let ...
Views: 1289(5 votes) - 4 Ways To Stop A Break Up From Happening - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2010 from Andrew HunterAre you seeing some signals that your boyfriend may dump you? Don't just let it happen, take these steps to prevent a breakup. It may be tough to do, working at making it work will be worth it if you love each other. The most important first step is to talk openly, searching for ...
Views: 1700(6 votes) - Healing From Divorce - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2010 from Merlene BishopHEALING FROM DIVORCE Copyright by Merlene Bishop Divorce can be a painful and difficult process, even if you were the one to file. There are a lot of adjustments and changes to be made regarding the decisions about who will live in the house, division of property and assets, and of ...
Views: 2188 - What Cause Divorces? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Robert TigerMany people claim financial problems to be one of the most common reasons for marital failure. There is a saying that “Money is the root of all evil”, as in a marriage it can be the root of all problems. More than fifty percent of divorced couples in the United States cited money problems as the ...
Views: 729 - Financially Taking Care Of Post Divorce Issues - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraDivorce is what married couple dreads. It’s traumatic, it’s unpleasant and it’s impractical. But no matter how couples try to work things out in their marriage sometimes it’s impossible to have any other solution. Everybody who has gone through it will tell you that it doesn’t end when you get ...
Views: 864 - Allowing Yourself to Grieve - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Ligia HoubenBe strong, time heals, move on, are phrases that we may hear when we suffer a loss and may hinder our grieving process. Because grief is the normal expression of a loss, but it is not easily recognized in society, we may internalize some of these messages which could interfere with our healing ...
Views: 3515(1 vote) - Relationships and Your Love Life--3 Dreadful, yet Very Common Reasons for Staying Together - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2010 from Scott & Stephen PetulloAlmost everyone hopes and strives for a long-term relationship, but few are ever able to find and cement a mutually satisfying, compatible bond that lasts the rest of their lives. Those who place great importance on the fantasy of permanent, romantic bliss may see this as a tragedy, but we ...
Views: 1248(2 votes) - The Different Experiences of Divorce - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Merlene BishopTHE DIFFERENT EXPERIENCES OF DIVORCE Copyright by Merlene Bishop Divorce is a complex process involving legal, emotional, and economic aspects as well as learning to be a collaborative co-parent. The emotional aspect of divorce often begins long before the economic and legal. It ...
Views: 2084(1 vote) - How to Get Over Someone and Get on with Your Life - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Pamela TurnerBreaking up IS hard to do. Sometimes, after all the decisions are made, the moves taken care of and the lifestyles adjusted, it's still hard to let go of focusing on your 'ex'. Thoughts and feelings can still dominate you despite your best intentions to move on. So, how to do really get over ...
Views: 2445(1 vote) - Save a Marriage - Reasons For Divorce and How to Stop it Dead in Its Tracks! - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2010 from Ryan DiedrichNot knowing where to turn when you marriage is on the brink of failure is a horrible feeling. The sleepless nights, the stress at home, and the pure anxiety are all very common and you are not alone. There is a 50% that you and your spouse will end up in divorce, especially if you live in the ...
Views: 2847 - 7 Tips For Parenting From Afar - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2010 from Elinor Robin, PhD7 Tips For Parenting From Afar Whether afar is across town or across the country these tips will help any parent who is not currently sleeping under the same roof as his or her children, due to divorce or some other reason. 1. Remember that your child is a digital native. On the other ...
Views: 1695(7 votes) - Discipline for Single Parents - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2010 from Armin BrottDear Mr. Dad: I'm a single parent and I'm finding it harder and harder to keep my kids in line. When I was married the two of us could back each other up. But now that I'm alone I don't seem to have the energy to take a stand. What can I do to regain control? A: At one time or another, all ...
Views: 1955(5 votes) - Fair Fighting Rules for Separation and Divorce - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from TR CarderEmotions can run riot during separation or divorce. High value topics such as child custody, property division, child support and security get shuffled with advice and criticism from all corners, to create a mental tangle that can shake up even the coolest customer. Add a couple of divorce ...
Views: 1690(2 votes) - Making Co- Parenting In Divorce Work - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraAfter 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: 709 - Divorced Dads and Step-Dads: Keeping it all in Perspective - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2010 from Rosalind SedaccaBeing a divorced Dad can be one of the most frustrating experiences any parent will ever face. For many it seems like a can’t-win situation. You find that you’re constantly trying to prove yourself – to your ex, to the children, and often to a Step-Dad who has moved into the picture. If Mom ...
Views: 1876(4 votes) - Getting Back Together With Your Ex - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2010 from Sean FoleyYou have had a fight and quarreled with your ex over something and now you have had a break up..! Was it worth it? You and your partner love each other mad but these quarrels have been getting out of hand and finally the moment came when you called quits. It is only wise that you work on getting ...
Views: 1339(1 vote) - Heal The Past......Heal The Present - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Adele Tartaglia INSTANT SUBCONSCIOUS REPROGRAMMING The Life Management Center 480/220-2089 eztherapy@gmail.comPart II What Can Past Life Regression Do for Us? The emotional reactions associated with past life events which are most often seen in therapy, involve emotional residues of the fear based emotions such as anger, resentment, revenge, fear, guilt, remorse; and distortions of love manifesting ...
Views: 2629(1 vote) - How to deal with a controlling spouse? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Dia ThabetHow to deal with a controlling spouse? Jane complains that her husband does not understand her and that he does not let her go out of the house without asking for his permission. She goes on to mention that if she wants to go to see her friends or the mall she has to tell him. Jane also has ...
Views: 2266(7 votes) - How To Get Over A Broken Heart? There Is A Cure - by Submitted on May 30, 2010 from Velma MerrickHow long will it be before you can get through your daily routine without feeling the wave of pain sweep over you, without sensing that knot in the pit of your stomach, without dwelling on what went wrong? Broken heart? Rejection? Failure? It hurts (and hurts, and hurts). You're devastated and ...
Views: 2032 - How to solve a loveless marriage - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2010 from tiggy maxIs it feasible to “bring back to life” a dead end marriage? If you're in what can sometimes feel like an empty loveless marriage, you may very well find yourself asking this question, time and time again. Sometimes, there is only one person in the relationship asking this question, and the ...
Views: 1387 - How Long Should Marriage Vows Last? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Elsabe SmitI recently wrote an article in which I explained that any relationship has a natural duration, after which it ends – unless the people in the relationship hold on to the relationship for dear life. This raised a question about marriage vows. Divorce statistics prove to us time and again ...
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